Trade Schools in Virginia Beach, VA

Virginia Beach, VA has 8 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 0 public and 8 private. Together they graduated 1,981 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $10,650 to $18,750, with a median of $15,038 across the 4 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $38,481 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at ECPI University, Advanced Technology Institute and The Chrysm Institute of Esthetics.

8
Schools
1,981
Graduates last year
$15,038
Median program tuition
$38,481
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 8 schools in Virginia Beach, VA

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ECPI University

Virginia Beach, VA

Programs
Dental Assistant, EMT and Paramedic, LPN and Massage Therapy and 2 more
Average net price
$22,484
Completion rate
41%
Type
Private for-profit

Advanced Technology Institute

Virginia Beach, VA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, HVAC and Welding
Average net price
$17,832
Completion rate
78%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Virginia Beach

Fortis College-Norfolk

Norfolk, VA

Programs
Dental Assistant, HVAC, LPN and Massage Therapy and 1 more
Average net price
$31,024
Completion rate
31%
Type
Private for-profit

Tidewater Tech-Trades

Norfolk, VA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, HVAC and Welding
Average net price
$28,473
Completion rate
69%
Type
Private for-profit

Centura College-Norfolk

Norfolk, VA

Programs
Carpentry, Dental Assistant, Electrician and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$29,979
Completion rate
50%
Type
Private for-profit

Tidewater Community College

Norfolk, VA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, Electrician and EMT and Paramedic and 4 more
Average net price
$11,681
Completion rate
32%
Type
Public

Virginia Peninsula Community College

Hampton, VA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Dental Assistant, EMT and Paramedic and HVAC and 2 more
Average net price
$6,830
Completion rate
31%
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Virginia Beach, VA?

The median published tuition is $15,038 (range $10,650 to $18,750, 4 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at The Chrysm Institute of Esthetics ($10,650), Cayce/Reilly School of Massage ($11,500) and Rudy & Kelly Academy, A Paul Mitchell Partner School ($18,575). 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 (6 to 12 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 20 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $38,481 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.