Trade Schools in Richmond, VA

Richmond, VA has 6 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 2 public and 4 private. Together they graduated 421 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Graduates earned a median of $31,084 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Fortis College-Richmond, J Sargeant Reynolds Community College and Lotus Professional College.

6
Schools
421
Graduates last year
$31,084
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 6 schools in Richmond, VA

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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

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

Virginia Barber School

Richmond, VA

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

Also within 30 miles of Richmond

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

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

Common questions

How long does trade school school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 10 months to finish (8 to 18 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 9 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $31,084 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 Richmond, VA?

Yes. 2 public schools offer it, including J Sargeant Reynolds Community College and Henrico County-Saint Marys Hospital School of Practical Nursing.

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.