Trade Schools in Kentucky

Kentucky has 54 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 17 public and 37 private. Together they graduated 22,043 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $3,726 to $21,372, with a median of $15,017 across the 50 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $40,986 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Bluegrass Community and Technical College, Jefferson Community and Technical College and Somerset Community College.

54
Schools
22,043
Graduates last year
$15,017
Median program tuition
$40,986
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Trade Schools by city in Kentucky

All 54 schools in Kentucky

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Somerset Community College

Somerset, KY

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Carpentry and CDL Truck Driving and 12 more
Average net price
$543
Completion rate
48%
Type
Public

Madisonville Community College

Madisonville, KY

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, CDL Truck Driving and Diesel Mechanic and 6 more
Average net price
$1,585
Completion rate
53%
Type
Public

Hopkinsville Community College

Hopkinsville, KY

Programs
Carpentry, CDL Truck Driving, CNA and Diesel Mechanic and 8 more
Average net price
$617
Completion rate
50%
Type
Public

MedQuest College

Louisville, KY

Programs
Dental Assistant, LPN and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$21,236
Completion rate
63%
Type
Private for-profit

Henderson Community College

Henderson, KY

Programs
Electrician, LPN, Medical Assistant and Pharmacy Technician and 1 more
Average net price
$400
Completion rate
60%
Type
Public

Sullivan University

Louisville, KY

Programs
HVAC, LPN, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding and 2 more
Average net price
$28,420
Completion rate
24%
Type
Private for-profit

Summit Salon Academy-Lexington

Lexington, KY

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$13,231
Completion rate
64%
Type
Private for-profit

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, KY

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, HVAC and LPN and 1 more
Average net price
$17,734
Completion rate
34%
Type
Private nonprofit

Medical Career & Technical College

Richmond, KY

Programs
Dental Assistant, LPN, Massage Therapy and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$25,906
Completion rate
69%
Type
Private for-profit

ATA College

Louisville, KY

Programs
Dental Assistant, LPN, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$27,928
Completion rate
37%
Type
Private for-profit

Ross College-Hopkinsville

Hopkinsville, KY

Programs
Medical Assistant
Average net price
$21,670
Completion rate
75%
Type
Private for-profit

Beckfield College-Florence

Florence, KY

Programs
LPN and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$24,359
Completion rate
24%
Type
Private for-profit

Edge Academy of Beauty

Manchester, KY

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$13,415
Completion rate
93%
Type
Private for-profit

South Eastern Beauty Academy

Paintsville, KY

Programs
Cosmetology and Nail Technician
Average net price
$3,186
Completion rate
26%
Type
Private for-profit

Ideal Beauty Academy

Louisville, KY

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

Berea Beauty Academy

Berea, KY

Programs
Cosmetology
Average net price
$9,481
Completion rate
96%
Type
Private for-profit

Regina Webb Academy

Bowling Green, KY

Programs
Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$19,092
Completion rate
80%
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Kentucky?

The median published tuition is $15,017 (range $3,726 to $21,372, 50 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Edge Academy of Beauty ($3,726), South Eastern Beauty Academy ($3,750) and Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education ($4,995). 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 (3 to 15 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 344 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $40,986 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 Kentucky?

Yes. 17 public schools offer it, including Bluegrass Community and Technical College, Jefferson Community and Technical College, Somerset Community College, Owensboro Community and Technical College and Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical 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.