Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CNA, Dental Assistant and EMT and Paramedic and 9 more
- Average net price
- $7,972
- Completion rate
- 34%
- Type
- Public
Trade Schools in Colorado
Colorado has 45 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 19 public and 26 private. Together they graduated 14,044 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Published program tuition runs from $1,155 to $40,392, with a median of $17,158 across the 84 programs that report a program price.
Graduates earned a median of $40,438 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at Front Range Community College, Pueblo Community College and Aims Community College.
45
Schools
14,044
Graduates last year
$17,158
Median program tuition
$40,438
Median earnings, 1 yr after
Trade Schools by city in Colorado
All 45 schools in Colorado
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CNA, Cosmetology and EMT and Paramedic and 8 more
- Average net price
- $10,810
- Completion rate
- 35%
- Type
- Public
Aims Community College
Greeley, CO
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CNA and EMT and Paramedic and 6 more
- Average net price
- $2,470
- Completion rate
- 28%
- Type
- Public
Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs, CO
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CNA, Dental Assistant and Diesel Mechanic and 9 more
- Average net price
- $4,709
- Completion rate
- 23%
- Type
- Public
Red Rocks Community College
Lakewood, CO
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CNA, Cosmetology and Dental Assistant and 8 more
- Average net price
- $5,311
- Completion rate
- 35%
- Type
- Public
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CNA, EMT and Paramedic and HVAC and 7 more
- Average net price
- $14,808
- Completion rate
- 43%
- Type
- Public
Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CNA, Cosmetology and EMT and Paramedic and 3 more
- Average net price
- $8,551
- Completion rate
- 28%
- Type
- Public
Emily Griffith Technical College
Denver, CO
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Barber, Carpentry and CNA and 11 more
- Average net price
- $8,591
- Completion rate
- 97%
- Type
- Public
Lincoln College of Technology-Denver
Denver, CO
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Electrician, HVAC and Welding
- Average net price
- $36,296
- Completion rate
- 63%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Intellitec College-Grand Junction
Grand Junction, CO
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CNA, Cosmetology and Dental Assistant and 5 more
- Average net price
- $22,687
- Completion rate
- 53%
- Type
- Private for-profit
IBMC College
Fort Collins, CO
- Programs
- Cosmetology, Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy and Medical Assistant and 1 more
- Average net price
- $29,950
- Completion rate
- 72%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs, CO
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CNA, EMT and Paramedic and Medical Assistant and 3 more
- Average net price
- $8,218
- Completion rate
- 26%
- Type
- Public
Trinidad State College
Trinidad, CO
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CNA, Cosmetology and Dental Assistant and 4 more
- Average net price
- $6,042
- Completion rate
- 53%
- Type
- Public
Pickens Technical College
Aurora, CO
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Barber, Cosmetology and Dental Assistant and 8 more
- Average net price
- $4,687
- Completion rate
- 88%
- Type
- Public
Pima Medical Institute-Denver
Denver, CO
- Programs
- CNA, Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant and Pharmacy Technician and 1 more
- Average net price
- $40,902
- Completion rate
- 72%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Intellitec College-Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Electrician, HVAC and Medical Assistant and 1 more
- Average net price
- $28,631
- Completion rate
- 52%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Community College of Denver
Denver, CO
- Programs
- CNA, EMT and Paramedic, LPN and Machinist and CNC and 4 more
- Average net price
- $4,799
- Completion rate
- 14%
- Type
- Public
Aveda Institute-Denver
Denver, CO
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Massage Therapy
- Average net price
- $18,002
- Completion rate
- 87%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Technical College of the Rockies
Delta, CO
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Barber, Carpentry and CNA and 6 more
- Average net price
- $6,209
- Completion rate
- 94%
- Type
- Public
Concorde Career College-Aurora
Aurora, CO
- Programs
- Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant and Surgical Technologist
- Average net price
- $18,238
- Completion rate
- 52%
- Type
- Private for-profit
International Salon and Spa Academy
Colorado Springs, CO
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $26,909
- Completion rate
- 77%
- Type
- Private for-profit
National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA)
Denver, CO
- Programs
- Medical Assistant
- Average net price
- $12,740
- Completion rate
- 85%
- Type
- Private nonprofit
Community College of Aurora
Aurora, CO
- Programs
- CNA, Diesel Mechanic, EMT and Paramedic and Phlebotomy
- Average net price
- $3,714
- Completion rate
- 25%
- Type
- Public
Northeastern Junior College
Sterling, CO
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CNA, Cosmetology and Diesel Mechanic and 3 more
- Average net price
- $12,613
- Completion rate
- 59%
- Type
- Public
Avalon Institute-Aurora
Aurora, CO
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $15,685
- Completion rate
- 78%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Pima Medical Institute-Aurora
Aurora, CO
- Programs
- Dental Assistant, LPN and Medical Assistant
- Average net price
- $44,320
- Completion rate
- 66%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Paul Mitchell the School-Denver
Lakewood, CO
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $23,359
- Completion rate
- 81%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Morgan Community College
Fort Morgan, CO
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CNA, EMT and Paramedic and LPN and 3 more
- Average net price
- $5,325
- Completion rate
- 44%
- Type
- Public
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
Broomfield, CO
- Programs
- Aviation Maintenance
- Average net price
- $29,404
- Completion rate
- 67%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Pima Medical Institute-Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
- Programs
- Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant and Pharmacy Technician
- Average net price
- $45,779
- Completion rate
- 69%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Otero College
La Junta, CO
- Programs
- CNA, Cosmetology, EMT and Paramedic and LPN and 3 more
- Average net price
- $4,896
- Completion rate
- 43%
- Type
- Public
Tigi Hairdressing Academy-Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $25,927
- Completion rate
- 69%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Paul Mitchell the School-Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $19,392
- Completion rate
- 68%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Stacey James Institute
Parker, CO
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $16,388
- Completion rate
- 81%
- Type
- Private for-profit
The Salon Professional Academy-Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $11,117
- Completion rate
- 86%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Colorado School of Healing Arts
Lakewood, CO
- Programs
- Massage Therapy
- Completion rate
- 100%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Academy of Natural Therapy Inc
Greeley, CO
- Programs
- Massage Therapy
- Type
- Private for-profit
Colorado Northwestern Community College
Rangely, CO
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, CNA and Cosmetology and 1 more
- Average net price
- $7,930
- Completion rate
- 32%
- Type
- Public
Lamar Community College
Lamar, CO
- Programs
- CNA, Cosmetology, EMT and Paramedic and LPN and 1 more
- Average net price
- $6,523
- Completion rate
- 44%
- Type
- Public
United Beauty College
Denver, CO
- Programs
- Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
- Type
- Private for-profit
Empire Beauty School-Thornton
Thornton, CO
- Programs
- Cosmetology
- Average net price
- $16,057
- Completion rate
- 76%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Cheeks Beauty Academy
Loveland, CO
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $9,631
- Completion rate
- 73%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Empire Beauty School-Aurora
Aurora, CO
- Programs
- Cosmetology
- Average net price
- $16,970
- Completion rate
- 63%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Tuana European Beauty Academy
Fort Collins, CO
- Programs
- Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $14,297
- Completion rate
- 71%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Empire Beauty School-Littleton
Littleton, CO
- Programs
- Cosmetology
- Average net price
- $18,114
- Completion rate
- 63%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Common questions
How much does trade school training cost in Colorado?
The median published tuition is $17,158 (range $1,155 to $40,392, 84 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Intellitec College-Grand Junction ($1,155), Technical College of the Rockies ($1,545) and United Beauty College ($4,035). 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 11 months to finish (1 to 20 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.
How much do trade school graduates earn?
Across 196 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $40,438 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 Colorado?
Yes. 19 public schools offer it, including Front Range Community College, Pueblo Community College, Aims Community College, Pikes Peak State College and Red Rocks 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.