Trade Schools in Tempe, AZ

Tempe, AZ has 5 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 4 private. Together they graduated 1,269 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $10,975 to $31,387, with a median of $13,900 across the 7 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $30,247 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Bryan University, Rio Salado College and Southwest Institute of Healing Arts.

5
Schools
1,269
Graduates last year
$13,900
Median program tuition
$30,247
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 5 schools in Tempe, AZ

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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

Aveda Institute-Phoenix

Tempe, AZ

Programs
Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$21,438
Completion rate
1%
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

Also within 30 miles of Tempe

Refrigeration School Inc

Phoenix, AZ

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

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

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

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

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

Avalon Institute-Mesa

Mesa, AZ

Programs
Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$15,679
Completion rate
84%
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

Xtylo Beauty College

Phoenix, AZ

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

Common questions

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

The median published tuition is $13,900 (range $10,975 to $31,387, 7 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts ($10,975), Aveda Institute-Phoenix ($12,200) and Brookline College-Tempe ($13,891). 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 10 months to finish (5 to 23 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 11 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $30,247 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 Tempe, AZ?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Rio Salado 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.