Trade Schools in Indianapolis, IN

Indianapolis, IN has 11 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 2 public and 9 private. Together they graduated 10,480 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $6,900 to $36,053, with a median of $20,458 across the 17 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $44,170 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Ivy Tech Community College, Lincoln College of Technology-Indianapolis and Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Indianapolis.

11
Schools
10,480
Graduates last year
$20,458
Median program tuition
$44,170
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 11 schools in Indianapolis, IN

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Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Carpentry and CDL Truck Driving and 18 more
Average net price
$5,673
Completion rate
43%
Type
Public

Lincoln College of Technology-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Electrician, Machinist and CNC and Medical Assistant and 1 more
Average net price
$30,038
Completion rate
54%
Type
Private for-profit

Fortis College-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN

Programs
Dental Assistant, HVAC and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$26,759
Completion rate
48%
Type
Private for-profit

Kenny's Academy of Barbering

Indianapolis, IN

Programs
Barber and Cosmetology
Average net price
$14,963
Completion rate
38%
Type
Private for-profit

Textures Institute of Cosmetology

Indianapolis, IN

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology and Nail Technician
Average net price
$13,411
Completion rate
100%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Indianapolis

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Indianapolis, IN?

The median published tuition is $20,458 (range $6,900 to $36,053, 17 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Indianapolis ($6,900), Textures Institute of Cosmetology ($7,280) and Paul Mitchell the School-Indianapolis ($17,085). 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 (3 to 14 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 67 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $44,170 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 Indianapolis, IN?

Yes. 2 public schools offer it, including Ivy Tech Community College and Indiana University-Indianapolis.

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.