Trade Schools in Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix, AZ has 15 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 5 public and 10 private. Together they graduated 4,573 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $1,500 to $36,070, with a median of $14,718 across the 29 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $40,300 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at GateWay Community College, UEI College-Phoenix and Refrigeration School Inc.

15
Schools
4,573
Graduates last year
$14,718
Median program tuition
$40,300
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 15 schools in Phoenix, AZ

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GateWay Community College

Phoenix, AZ

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CNA and Electrician and 5 more
Average net price
$12,137
Completion rate
20%
Type
Public

UEI College-Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ

Programs
Dental Assistant, Electrician, HVAC and Medical Assistant and 1 more
Average net price
$27,854
Completion rate
69%
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

Phoenix College

Phoenix, AZ

Programs
Dental Assistant, EMT and Paramedic, LPN and Massage Therapy and 3 more
Average net price
$10,160
Completion rate
13%
Type
Public

Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ

Programs
Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding and Phlebotomy and 1 more
Average net price
$40,714
Completion rate
73%
Type
Private for-profit

Carrington College-Phoenix North

Phoenix, AZ

Programs
Dental Assistant, Electrician, HVAC and Medical Assistant and 3 more
Average net price
$44,153
Completion rate
68%
Type
Private for-profit

Avalon Institute-Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Massage Therapy
Average net price
$15,337
Completion rate
79%
Type
Private for-profit

Brookline College-Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ

Programs
CNA, Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy
Average net price
$23,223
Completion rate
61%
Type
Private for-profit

Xtylo Beauty College

Phoenix, AZ

Programs
Cosmetology and Nail Technician
Average net price
$22,334
Completion rate
86%
Type
Private for-profit

Allen School-Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ

Programs
Medical Assistant
Average net price
$20,705
Completion rate
73%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Phoenix

Arizona College-Glendale

Glendale, AZ

Programs
Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding and 1 more
Average net price
$26,659
Completion rate
90%
Type
Private for-profit

Glendale Community College

Glendale, AZ

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CNA, EMT and Paramedic and LPN
Average net price
$9,688
Completion rate
13%
Type
Public

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

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

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

Penrose Academy

Scottsdale, AZ

Programs
Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$26,820
Completion rate
91%
Type
Private for-profit

Xtylo Beauty College

Tolleson, AZ

Programs
Cosmetology and Nail Technician
Average net price
$28,519
Completion rate
92%
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

Common questions

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

The median published tuition is $14,718 (range $1,500 to $36,070, 29 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at GateWay Community College-Central City ($1,500), Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix ($5,040) and Avalon Institute-Phoenix ($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 (3 to 20 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 54 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $40,300 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 Phoenix, AZ?

Yes. 5 public schools offer it, including GateWay Community College, Phoenix College, GateWay Community College-Central City, Paradise Valley Community College and South Mountain 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.