Trade Schools in Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn, NY has 9 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 3 public and 6 private. Together they graduated 594 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $3,500 to $32,500, with a median of $16,728 across the 10 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $33,154 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Allen School-Brooklyn, Empire Beauty School-Brooklyn and Brittany Beauty Academy.

9
Schools
594
Graduates last year
$16,728
Median program tuition
$33,154
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 9 schools in Brooklyn, NY

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Allen School-Brooklyn

Brooklyn, NY

Programs
Medical Assistant
Average net price
$26,893
Completion rate
70%
Type
Private for-profit

Brittany Beauty Academy

Brooklyn, NY

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$25,615
Completion rate
60%
Type
Private for-profit

AMG School of Nursing

Brooklyn, NY

Programs
LPN
Average net price
$32,221
Completion rate
78%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Brooklyn

Mildred Elley-New York Campus

New York, NY

Programs
LPN, Massage Therapy and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$26,950
Completion rate
17%
Type
Private for-profit

Career School of NY

Staten Island, NY

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician, HVAC and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$8,491
Completion rate
80%
Type
Private nonprofit

Arrojo Cosmetology School

New York, NY

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$24,962
Completion rate
99%
Type
Private for-profit

New Age Training

New York, NY

Programs
CNA and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$27,231
Completion rate
74%
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Brooklyn, NY?

The median published tuition is $16,728 (range $3,500 to $32,500, 10 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Brittany Beauty Academy ($3,500), Empire Beauty School-Brooklyn ($12,750) and Center for Allied Health Education ($16,400). 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 16 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 $33,154 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 Brooklyn, NY?

Yes. 3 public schools offer it, including CUNY Kingsborough Community College, CUNY Medgar Evers College and CUNY New York City College of 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.