Trade Schools in Virginia

Virginia has 72 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 25 public and 47 private. Together they graduated 7,750 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $8,900 to $36,500, with a median of $16,114 across the 44 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $39,309 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at ECPI University, Tidewater Community College and Tidewater Tech-Trades.

72
Schools
7,750
Graduates last year
$16,114
Median program tuition
$39,309
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Trade Schools by city in Virginia

All 72 schools in Virginia

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ECPI University

Virginia Beach, VA

Programs
Dental Assistant, EMT and Paramedic, LPN and Massage Therapy and 2 more
Average net price
$22,484
Completion rate
41%
Type
Private for-profit

Tidewater Community College

Norfolk, VA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, Electrician and EMT and Paramedic and 4 more
Average net price
$11,681
Completion rate
32%
Type
Public

Tidewater Tech-Trades

Norfolk, VA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, HVAC and Welding
Average net price
$28,473
Completion rate
69%
Type
Private for-profit

Advanced Technology Institute

Virginia Beach, VA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, HVAC and Welding
Average net price
$17,832
Completion rate
78%
Type
Private for-profit

Southside Virginia Community College

Alberta, VA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, Electrician and EMT and Paramedic and 4 more
Average net price
$10,096
Completion rate
43%
Type
Public

Rappahannock Community College

Glenns, VA

Programs
Diesel Mechanic, Electrician, EMT and Paramedic and HVAC and 2 more
Average net price
$5,014
Completion rate
39%
Type
Public

Northern Virginia Community College

Annandale, VA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Dental Assistant, Diesel Mechanic and EMT and Paramedic and 3 more
Average net price
$5,880
Completion rate
35%
Type
Public

Blue Ridge Community College

Weyers Cave, VA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Electrician and EMT and Paramedic and 1 more
Average net price
$13,500
Completion rate
37%
Type
Public

Fortis College-Richmond

Richmond, VA

Programs
Dental Assistant, HVAC, LPN and Massage Therapy and 2 more
Average net price
$25,648
Completion rate
44%
Type
Private for-profit

Mountain Empire Community College

Big Stone Gap, VA

Programs
Dental Assistant, Electrician, EMT and Paramedic and HVAC and 2 more
Average net price
$7,931
Completion rate
56%
Type
Public

Virginia Western Community College

Roanoke, VA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Electrician, EMT and Paramedic and HVAC and 3 more
Average net price
$4,912
Completion rate
34%
Type
Public

Germanna Community College

Locust Grove, VA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Dental Assistant, Diesel Mechanic and Electrician and 5 more
Average net price
$5,277
Completion rate
47%
Type
Public

New River Community College

Dublin, VA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Electrician, EMT and Paramedic and HVAC and 2 more
Average net price
$6,105
Completion rate
48%
Type
Public

Centura College-Norfolk

Norfolk, VA

Programs
Carpentry, Dental Assistant, Electrician and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$29,979
Completion rate
50%
Type
Private for-profit

Brightpoint Community College

Chester, VA

Programs
Electrician, EMT and Paramedic, HVAC and LPN and 2 more
Average net price
$4,793
Completion rate
36%
Type
Public

J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Richmond, VA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Dental Assistant, Diesel Mechanic and EMT and Paramedic and 3 more
Average net price
$5,599
Completion rate
32%
Type
Public

Patrick & Henry Community College

Martinsville, VA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, EMT and Paramedic, LPN and Massage Therapy and 1 more
Average net price
$3,885
Completion rate
44%
Type
Public

Wytheville Community College

Wytheville, VA

Programs
Dental Assistant, Electrician, HVAC and LPN and 1 more
Average net price
$4,056
Completion rate
55%
Type
Public

The Esthetic Institute

Vienna, VA

Programs
Esthetician
Average net price
$23,078
Completion rate
97%
Type
Private for-profit

Centura College-Newport News

Newport News, VA

Programs
HVAC and Massage Therapy
Average net price
$25,742
Completion rate
71%
Type
Private for-profit

Chester Career College

Chester, VA

Programs
CNA, Massage Therapy, Pharmacy Technician and Phlebotomy and 1 more
Average net price
$44,977
Completion rate
72%
Type
Private for-profit

Eastern Shore Community College

Melfa, VA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, HVAC, LPN and Medical Assistant and 1 more
Average net price
$4,303
Completion rate
45%
Type
Public

Eastern Virginia Career College

Fredericksburg, VA

Programs
Esthetician, LPN, Massage Therapy and Medical Assistant and 1 more
Completion rate
70%
Type
Private for-profit

Columbia College

Vienna, VA

Programs
Cosmetology and Massage Therapy
Average net price
$10,513
Completion rate
81%
Type
Private for-profit

Fortis College-Norfolk

Norfolk, VA

Programs
Dental Assistant, HVAC, LPN and Massage Therapy and 1 more
Average net price
$31,024
Completion rate
31%
Type
Private for-profit

American National University

Salem, VA

Programs
Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, Pharmacy Technician and Phlebotomy
Average net price
$17,696
Completion rate
28%
Type
Private for-profit

Danville Community College

Danville, VA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Dental Assistant, Electrician and EMT and Paramedic and 3 more
Average net price
$4,767
Completion rate
42%
Type
Public

Laurel Ridge Community College

Middletown, VA

Programs
EMT and Paramedic, HVAC, LPN and Surgical Technologist
Average net price
$5,184
Completion rate
47%
Type
Public

Avi Career Training

Great Falls, VA

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Massage Therapy
Average net price
$15,046
Completion rate
80%
Type
Private for-profit

Paul D Camp Community College

Franklin, VA

Programs
Electrician, EMT and Paramedic, HVAC and LPN and 1 more
Average net price
$4,676
Completion rate
42%
Type
Public

Virginia Peninsula Community College

Hampton, VA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Dental Assistant, EMT and Paramedic and HVAC and 2 more
Average net price
$6,830
Completion rate
31%
Type
Public

Centra College

Lynchburg, VA

Programs
LPN
Completion rate
100%
Type
Private nonprofit

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Programs
Aviation Maintenance
Average net price
$29,235
Completion rate
64%
Type
Private nonprofit

Virginia Barber School

Richmond, VA

Programs
Barber
Average net price
$19,160
Completion rate
100%
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Virginia?

The median published tuition is $16,114 (range $8,900 to $36,500, 44 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Lotus Professional College ($8,900), Columbia College ($9,360) and Avi Career Training ($9,950). 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 10 months to finish (5 to 20 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 159 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $39,309 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 Virginia?

Yes. 25 public schools offer it, including Tidewater Community College, Southside Virginia Community College, Central Virginia Community College, Rappahannock Community College and Northern Virginia 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.