Trade Schools in Bridgeport, CT

Bridgeport, CT has 3 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 0 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 1,747 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $7,390 to $16,550, with a median of $12,345 across the 5 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $41,223 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Porter & Chester Institute, New England Tractor Trailer Training School of CT-Bridgeport and Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport.

3
Schools
1,747
Graduates last year
$12,345
Median program tuition
$41,223
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 schools in Bridgeport, CT

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Porter & Chester Institute

Bridgeport, CT

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Dental Assistant, Electrician and HVAC and 4 more
Average net price
$20,194
Completion rate
58%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Bridgeport

University of New Haven

West Haven, CT

Programs
EMT and Paramedic
Average net price
$32,994
Completion rate
64%
Type
Private nonprofit

Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden

Hamden, CT

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Dental Assistant, Electrician and HVAC and 3 more
Average net price
$18,284
Completion rate
68%
Type
Private for-profit

Western Suffolk BOCES

Northport, NY

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Cosmetology and Esthetician and 2 more
Average net price
$26,300
Completion rate
92%
Type
Public

Suffolk County Community College

Selden, NY

Programs
Auto Mechanic, EMT and Paramedic, HVAC and LPN and 1 more
Average net price
$5,315
Completion rate
28%
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Bridgeport, CT?

The median published tuition is $12,345 (range $7,390 to $16,550, 5 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport ($7,390) and New England Tractor Trailer Training School of CT-Bridgeport ($12,345). 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 6 months to finish (6 to 12 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 12 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $41,223 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

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.