Trade Schools in Richardson, TX

Richardson, TX has 3 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 0 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 72 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $4,930 to $28,762, with a median of $18,490 across the 4 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $38,117 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at ABC Beauty Academy, The Chicago School-College of Nursing and Galen Health Institutes-Dallas.

3
Schools
72
Graduates last year
$18,490
Median program tuition
$38,117
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 schools in Richardson, TX

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ABC Beauty Academy

Richardson, TX

Programs
Cosmetology and Nail Technician
Average net price
$13,469
Completion rate
89%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Richardson

Concorde Career College-Dallas

Dallas, TX

Programs
Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy and Surgical Technologist
Average net price
$34,777
Completion rate
65%
Type
Private for-profit

Remington College-Dallas Campus

Dallas, TX

Programs
HVAC, Medical Assistant and Pharmacy Technician
Average net price
$21,163
Completion rate
43%
Type
Private nonprofit

Graduate America College

Garland, TX

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$14,409
Completion rate
93%
Type
Private for-profit

Peloton College

Dallas, TX

Programs
Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$27,741
Completion rate
63%
Type
Private for-profit

Salon Boutique Academy

Addison, TX

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$19,382
Completion rate
100%
Type
Private for-profit

Parker University

Dallas, TX

Programs
Massage Therapy
Average net price
$28,806
Completion rate
83%
Type
Private nonprofit

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Richardson, TX?

The median published tuition is $18,490 (range $4,930 to $28,762, 4 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at ABC Beauty Academy ($4,930) and The Chicago School-College of Nursing ($28,762). 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 (5 to 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 4 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $38,117 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

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.