Trade Schools in Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh, PA has 9 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 8 private. Together they graduated 1,227 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $4,491 to $22,500, with a median of $12,548 across the 10 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $45,346 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Community College of Allegheny County, Institute of Medical Careers and Rosedale Technical College.

9
Schools
1,227
Graduates last year
$12,548
Median program tuition
$45,346
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 9 schools in Pittsburgh, PA

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Institute of Medical Careers

Pittsburgh, PA

Programs
CDL Truck Driving, Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding and 1 more
Average net price
$20,587
Completion rate
77%
Type
Private for-profit

Rosedale Technical College

Pittsburgh, PA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, Diesel Mechanic and Electrician and 2 more
Average net price
$13,453
Completion rate
76%
Type
Private nonprofit

South Hills Beauty Academy

Pittsburgh, PA

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$3,613
Completion rate
92%
Type
Private for-profit

Carlow University

Pittsburgh, PA

Programs
Surgical Technologist
Average net price
$22,455
Completion rate
69%
Type
Private nonprofit

Also within 30 miles of Pittsburgh

Bella Capelli Academy

Monroeville, PA

Programs
Cosmetology
Average net price
$22,180
Completion rate
84%
Type
Private for-profit

Douglas Education Center

Monessen, PA

Programs
CDL Truck Driving, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Heavy Equipment and 1 more
Average net price
$29,855
Completion rate
86%
Type
Private for-profit

Butler County Community College

Butler, PA

Programs
Cosmetology, EMT and Paramedic, HVAC and LPN and 3 more
Average net price
$7,540
Completion rate
37%
Type
Public

Westmoreland County Community College

Youngwood, PA

Programs
Dental Assistant, HVAC, Machinist and CNC and Medical Assistant and 5 more
Average net price
$6,175
Completion rate
27%
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Pittsburgh, PA?

The median published tuition is $12,548 (range $4,491 to $22,500, 10 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology ($4,491), South Hills Beauty Academy ($5,350) and Empire Beauty School-North Hills ($17,000). 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 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 27 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $45,346 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 Pittsburgh, PA?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Community College of Allegheny County.

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.