Trade Schools in Tucson, AZ

Tucson, AZ has 11 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 10 private. Together they graduated 2,432 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $5,500 to $31,387, with a median of $14,453 across the 22 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $33,977 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Pima Community College, HDS Truck Driving Institute and Pima Medical Institute-Tucson.

11
Schools
2,432
Graduates last year
$14,453
Median program tuition
$33,977
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 11 schools in Tucson, AZ

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Pima Community College

Tucson, AZ

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Carpentry and CDL Truck Driving and 12 more
Average net price
$3,976
Completion rate
26%
Type
Public

Pima Medical Institute-Tucson

Tucson, AZ

Programs
Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician and Phlebotomy and 1 more
Completion rate
54%
Type
Private for-profit

Aveda Institute-Tucson

Tucson, AZ

Programs
Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$17,378
Completion rate
81%
Type
Private for-profit

Carrington College-Tucson

Tucson, AZ

Programs
Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding and 1 more
Average net price
$43,787
Completion rate
71%
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-Tucson

Tucson, AZ

Programs
Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$17,573
Completion rate
82%
Type
Private for-profit

Tucson College of Beauty

Tucson, AZ

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$19,237
Completion rate
78%
Type
Private for-profit

Brookline College-Tucson

Tucson, AZ

Programs
CNA, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding and Phlebotomy and 1 more
Average net price
$17,962
Completion rate
40%
Type
Private for-profit

Kino College

Tucson, AZ

Programs
Medical Assistant
Average net price
$28,795
Completion rate
72%
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

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

The median published tuition is $14,453 (range $5,500 to $31,387, 22 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Arizona Academy of Beauty ($5,500), Tucson College of Beauty ($6,800) and Empire Beauty School-Tucson ($8,706). 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 8 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 41 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $33,977 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 Tucson, AZ?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Pima 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.