Trade Schools in Wichita, KS

Wichita, KS has 6 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 5 private. Together they graduated 2,439 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $2,600 to $18,400, with a median of $15,850 across the 13 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $46,807 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology, Wichita Technical Institute and Crave Beauty Academy.

6
Schools
2,439
Graduates last year
$15,850
Median program tuition
$46,807
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 6 schools in Wichita, KS

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Wichita Technical Institute

Wichita, KS

Programs
HVAC, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding and Pharmacy Technician
Average net price
$28,642
Completion rate
53%
Type
Private for-profit

Crave Beauty Academy

Wichita, KS

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$20,487
Completion rate
76%
Type
Private for-profit

Eric Fisher Academy

Wichita, KS

Programs
Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$19,431
Completion rate
94%
Type
Private for-profit

Old Town Barber College

Wichita, KS

Programs
Barber
Average net price
$16,572
Completion rate
55%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Wichita

Sami Halaseh Institute

Andover, KS

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$15,010
Completion rate
98%
Type
Private for-profit

Butler Community College

El Dorado, KS

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CNA, Electrician and EMT and Paramedic and 3 more
Average net price
$16,838
Completion rate
33%
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Wichita, KS?

The median published tuition is $15,850 (range $2,600 to $18,400, 13 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Crave Beauty Academy ($2,600), Eric Fisher Academy ($12,200) and Wichita Technical Institute ($12,600). 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 (2 to 12 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 28 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $46,807 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 Wichita, KS?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology.

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.