Trade Schools in Mesa, AZ

Mesa, AZ has 9 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 2 public and 7 private. Together they graduated 3,194 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $1,200 to $21,500, with a median of $16,035 across the 25 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $34,856 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Mesa Community College, UEI College-Mesa and Pima Medical Institute-East Valley.

9
Schools
3,194
Graduates last year
$16,035
Median program tuition
$34,856
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 9 schools in Mesa, AZ

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Mesa Community College

Mesa, AZ

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CNA and Electrician and 4 more
Average net price
$10,412
Completion rate
14%
Type
Public

UEI College-Mesa

Mesa, AZ

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Dental Assistant, Electrician and HVAC and 2 more
Average net price
$30,010
Completion rate
57%
Type
Private for-profit

Pima Medical Institute-East Valley

Mesa, AZ

Programs
CNA, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding and Phlebotomy
Average net price
$35,527
Completion rate
76%
Type
Private for-profit

Avalon Institute-Mesa

Mesa, AZ

Programs
Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$15,679
Completion rate
84%
Type
Private for-profit

Arizona College-Mesa

Mesa, AZ

Programs
Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding and Pharmacy Technician
Average net price
$29,546
Completion rate
92%
Type
Private for-profit

Carrington College-Mesa

Mesa, AZ

Programs
Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding and Pharmacy Technician
Average net price
$55,002
Completion rate
68%
Type
Private for-profit

Pima Medical Institute-Mesa

Mesa, AZ

Programs
Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant and Pharmacy Technician
Average net price
$43,308
Completion rate
68%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Mesa

Studio Academy of Beauty

Chandler, AZ

Programs
Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$15,023
Completion rate
79%
Type
Private for-profit

Bryan University

Tempe, AZ

Programs
Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding and Pharmacy Technician
Average net price
$22,827
Completion rate
35%
Type
Private for-profit

Brookline College-Tempe

Tempe, AZ

Programs
CNA, Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding and 1 more
Average net price
$24,533
Completion rate
39%
Type
Private for-profit

Rio Salado College

Tempe, AZ

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, Electrician and EMT and Paramedic and 1 more
Average net price
$5,978
Completion rate
10%
Type
Public

Aveda Institute-Phoenix

Tempe, AZ

Programs
Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$21,438
Completion rate
1%
Type
Private for-profit

Refrigeration School Inc

Phoenix, AZ

Programs
Electrician, HVAC and Welding
Average net price
$17,509
Completion rate
72%
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Mesa, AZ?

The median published tuition is $16,035 (range $1,200 to $21,500, 25 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at East Valley Institute of Technology ($1,200), Pima Medical Institute-East Valley ($1,680) and Avalon Institute-Mesa ($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 14 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 31 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $34,856 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 Mesa, AZ?

Yes. 2 public schools offer it, including Mesa Community College and East Valley Institute of Technology.

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.