Trade Schools in Boston, MA

Boston, MA has 5 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 4 private. Together they graduated 561 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $960 to $52,750, with a median of $8,635 across the 5 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $47,324 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Jupiter Beauty Academy, Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology and Bunker Hill Community College.

5
Schools
561
Graduates last year
$8,635
Median program tuition
$47,324
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 5 schools in Boston, MA

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Jupiter Beauty Academy

Boston, MA

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician, Massage Therapy and Nail Technician
Completion rate
92%
Type
Private for-profit

Bunker Hill Community College

Boston, MA

Programs
CNA, EMT and Paramedic, Medical Assistant and Surgical Technologist
Average net price
$5,976
Completion rate
21%
Type
Public

Fisher College

Boston, MA

Programs
Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$22,042
Completion rate
40%
Type
Private nonprofit

Also within 30 miles of Boston

New England Hair Academy

Malden, MA

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology and Nail Technician
Average net price
$21,671
Completion rate
77%
Type
Private for-profit

Quincy College

Quincy, MA

Programs
EMT and Paramedic, LPN, Phlebotomy and Surgical Technologist
Average net price
$16,530
Completion rate
17%
Type
Public

Lasell University

Newton, MA

Programs
Surgical Technologist
Average net price
$26,341
Completion rate
64%
Type
Private nonprofit

Massachusetts Bay Community College

Wellesley Hills, MA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, EMT and Paramedic, LPN and Medical Assistant and 2 more
Average net price
$1,756
Completion rate
26%
Type
Public

Middlesex Community College

Bedford, MA

Programs
Aviation Maintenance, Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy
Average net price
$3,970
Completion rate
26%
Type
Public

North Shore Community College

Danvers, MA

Programs
Cosmetology, Lineworker, LPN and Medical Assistant and 2 more
Average net price
$5,287
Completion rate
24%
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Boston, MA?

The median published tuition is $8,635 (range $960 to $52,750, 5 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Jupiter Beauty Academy ($960) and North Bennet Street School ($52,750). 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 5 months to finish (1 to 18 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 13 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $47,324 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 Boston, MA?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Bunker Hill Community 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.