Trade Schools in Norfolk, VA

Norfolk, VA has 6 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 5 private. Together they graduated 1,140 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Graduates earned a median of $38,002 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

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

6
Schools
1,140
Graduates last year
$38,002
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 6 schools in Norfolk, VA

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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

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

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

Also within 30 miles of Norfolk

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

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

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

Common questions

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 25 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $38,002 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 Norfolk, VA?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Tidewater 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.