Western Technical College
El Paso, TX
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, Diesel Mechanic and HVAC and 3 more
- Completion rate
- 70%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Trade Schools in El Paso, TX
El Paso, TX has 8 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 7 private. Together they graduated 2,365 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Published program tuition runs from $4,160 to $33,534, with a median of $15,359 across the 20 programs that report a program price.
Graduates earned a median of $34,495 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at Western Technical College, El Paso Community College and Pima Medical Institute-El Paso.
8
Schools
2,365
Graduates last year
$15,359
Median program tuition
$34,495
Median earnings, 1 yr after
All 8 schools in El Paso, TX
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Cosmetology, Dental Assistant and Diesel Mechanic and 12 more
- Average net price
- $6,869
- Completion rate
- 25%
- Type
- Public
Pima Medical Institute-El Paso
El Paso, TX
- Programs
- Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician and Phlebotomy
- Average net price
- $35,693
- Completion rate
- 67%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Milan Institute of Cosmetology-El Paso
El Paso, TX
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $23,642
- Completion rate
- 59%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Tri-State Cosmetology Institute
El Paso, TX
- Programs
- Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $16,171
- Completion rate
- 89%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Southwest University at El Paso
El Paso, TX
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding and Surgical Technologist and 1 more
- Average net price
- $16,923
- Completion rate
- 64%
- Type
- Private for-profit
CET-El Paso
El Paso, TX
- Programs
- CDL Truck Driving and Welding
- Average net price
- $17,741
- Completion rate
- 65%
- Type
- Private nonprofit
Pipo Academy of Hair Design
El Paso, TX
- Programs
- Cosmetology
- Type
- Private for-profit
Common questions
How much does trade school training cost in El Paso, TX?
The median published tuition is $15,359 (range $4,160 to $33,534, 20 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Western Technical College ($4,160), Pipo Academy of Hair Design ($7,025) and Tri-State Cosmetology Institute ($9,000). 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 9 months to finish (1 to 19 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.
How much do trade school graduates earn?
Across 30 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $34,495 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 El Paso, TX?
Yes. 1 public school offer it, including El Paso Community College.
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.