Trade Schools in Cleveland, OH

Cleveland, OH has 6 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 5 private. Together they graduated 1,382 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $13,680 to $28,995, with a median of $14,540 across the 13 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $42,001 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Cuyahoga Community College District, Valley College-Cleveland and Ohio Technical College.

6
Schools
1,382
Graduates last year
$14,540
Median program tuition
$42,001
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 6 schools in Cleveland, OH

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Cuyahoga Community College District

Cleveland, OH

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, EMT and Paramedic and Heavy Equipment and 10 more
Average net price
$2,652
Completion rate
26%
Type
Public

Valley College-Cleveland

Cleveland, OH

Programs
LPN and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$27,653
Completion rate
38%
Type
Private for-profit

Ohio Technical College

Cleveland, OH

Programs
Auto Mechanic and Welding
Average net price
$35,945
Completion rate
80%
Type
Private for-profit

Meryma'at Barber College

Cleveland, OH

Programs
Barber
Average net price
$10,573
Completion rate
100%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Cleveland

Lakewood University

Cleveland Heights, OH

Programs
Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding and Pharmacy Technician
Type
Private nonprofit

Cuyahoga Valley Career Center

Brecksville, OH

Programs
CNA, Cosmetology, Dental Assistant and EMT and Paramedic and 5 more
Average net price
$19,080
Completion rate
55%
Type
Public

Polaris Career Center

Middleburg Heights, OH

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Dental Assistant, HVAC and Machinist and CNC and 5 more
Average net price
$13,623
Completion rate
76%
Type
Public

LaBarberia Institute of Hair

Mayfield Hts, OH

Programs
Barber and Esthetician
Average net price
$11,866
Completion rate
67%
Type
Private for-profit

Northern Career Institute

Eastlake, OH

Programs
LPN and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$11,819
Completion rate
63%
Type
Public

Ohio Business College-Sheffield

Sheffield Village, OH

Programs
Electrician, HVAC, LPN and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$41,977
Completion rate
72%
Type
Private for-profit

Lorain County Community College

Elyria, OH

Programs
CNA, EMT and Paramedic, Massage Therapy and Medical Assistant and 5 more
Average net price
$2,992
Completion rate
37%
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Cleveland, OH?

The median published tuition is $14,540 (range $13,680 to $28,995, 13 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Meryma'at Barber College ($13,680), Allstate Hairstyling & Barber College ($14,540) and Valley College-Cleveland ($15,995). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does trade school school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 13 months to finish (10 to 15 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 20 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $42,001 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public trade school programs in Cleveland, OH?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Cuyahoga Community College District.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.