Chemeketa Community College
Salem, OR
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Dental Assistant, Diesel Mechanic and EMT and Paramedic and 5 more
- Average net price
- $5,855
- Completion rate
- 19%
- Type
- Public
Trade Schools in Salem, OR
Salem, OR has 4 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 295 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Published program tuition runs from $3,803 to $30,956, with a median of $15,747 across the 9 programs that report a program price.
Graduates earned a median of $40,963 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at Chemeketa Community College, Institute of Technology and College of Hair Design Careers.
4
Schools
295
Graduates last year
$15,747
Median program tuition
$40,963
Median earnings, 1 yr after
All 4 schools in Salem, OR
Institute of Technology
Salem, OR
- Programs
- LPN and Medical Assistant
- Average net price
- $36,602
- Completion rate
- 62%
- Type
- Private for-profit
College of Hair Design Careers
Salem, OR
- Programs
- Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $9,446
- Completion rate
- 62%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Phagans School of Beauty
Salem, OR
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $15,527
- Completion rate
- 80%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Also within 30 miles of Salem
Linn-Benton Community College
Albany, OR
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Dental Assistant, Diesel Mechanic and Lineworker and 6 more
- Average net price
- $11,308
- Completion rate
- 26%
- Type
- Public
Common questions
How much does trade school training cost in Salem, OR?
The median published tuition is $15,747 (range $3,803 to $30,956, 9 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at College of Hair Design Careers ($3,803), Phagans School of Beauty ($5,500) and Institute of Technology ($17,245). 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 9 months to finish (2 to 16 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.
How much do trade school graduates earn?
Across 10 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $40,963 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 Salem, OR?
Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Chemeketa 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.