Trade Schools in Birmingham, AL

Birmingham, AL has 5 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 3 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 473 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Graduates earned a median of $37,692 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Fortis Institute-Birmingham, Lawson State Community College and Herzing University-Birmingham.

5
Schools
473
Graduates last year
$37,692
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 5 schools in Birmingham, AL

Sorted by size. Tap a name for details.

Fortis Institute-Birmingham

Birmingham, AL

Programs
Dental Assistant, Electrician, HVAC and Medical Assistant and 2 more
Average net price
$22,720
Completion rate
56%
Type
Private for-profit

Lawson State Community College

Birmingham, AL

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Barber, CNA and Cosmetology and 7 more
Average net price
$6,248
Completion rate
24%
Type
Public

Herzing University-Birmingham

Birmingham, AL

Programs
EMT and Paramedic, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$23,649
Completion rate
27%
Type
Private nonprofit

Also within 30 miles of Birmingham

Brown Beauty Barber School

Bessemer, AL

Programs
Barber and Cosmetology
Average net price
$28,850
Completion rate
94%
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 15 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $37,692 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 Birmingham, AL?

Yes. 3 public schools offer it, including Lawson State Community College, Jefferson State Community College and University of Alabama at Birmingham.

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.