Trade Schools in Denver, CO

Denver, CO has 7 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 2 public and 5 private. Together they graduated 2,332 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $4,035 to $37,148, with a median of $16,232 across the 23 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $41,342 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Emily Griffith Technical College, Lincoln College of Technology-Denver and Pima Medical Institute-Denver.

7
Schools
2,332
Graduates last year
$16,232
Median program tuition
$41,342
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 7 schools in Denver, CO

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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

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

United Beauty College

Denver, CO

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Denver

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Denver, CO?

The median published tuition is $16,232 (range $4,035 to $37,148, 23 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at United Beauty College ($4,035), National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA) ($6,430) and Emily Griffith Technical College ($8,537). 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 19 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 35 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $41,342 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 Denver, CO?

Yes. 2 public schools offer it, including Emily Griffith Technical College and Community College of Denver.

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.