Trade Schools in Columbus, OH

Columbus, OH has 12 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 3 public and 9 private. Together they graduated 2,813 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $4,920 to $26,550, with a median of $18,000 across the 13 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $31,979 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Hondros College of Nursing, Columbus State Community College and Mason Anthony School of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences.

12
Schools
2,813
Graduates last year
$18,000
Median program tuition
$31,979
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 12 schools in Columbus, OH

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Hondros College of Nursing

Columbus, OH

Programs
LPN and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$27,281
Completion rate
40%
Type
Private for-profit

Columbus State Community College

Columbus, OH

Programs
Aviation Maintenance, Carpentry, CNA and EMT and Paramedic and 10 more
Average net price
$7,667
Completion rate
26%
Type
Public

Aveda Institute-Columbus

Columbus, OH

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$20,392
Completion rate
77%
Type
Private for-profit

The Spa School

Columbus, OH

Programs
Cosmetology and Nail Technician
Average net price
$18,688
Completion rate
86%
Type
Private for-profit

Felbry College

Columbus, OH

Programs
LPN
Average net price
$51,771
Completion rate
29%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Columbus

Fortis College-Columbus

Westerville, OH

Programs
HVAC, LPN, Medical Assistant and Surgical Technologist
Average net price
$33,067
Completion rate
33%
Type
Private for-profit

Central Ohio Technical College

Newark, OH

Programs
CNA, Dental Assistant, EMT and Paramedic and LPN and 4 more
Average net price
$9,826
Completion rate
24%
Type
Public

Common questions

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

The median published tuition is $18,000 (range $4,920 to $26,550, 13 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at The Spa School ($4,920), Paul Mitchell the School-Columbus ($8,015) and Aveda Institute-Columbus ($14,700). 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 11 months to finish (2 to 16 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 28 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $31,979 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 Columbus, OH?

Yes. 3 public schools offer it, including Columbus State Community College, Adult and Community Education-Hudson and Ohio State University-Main Campus.

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.