Trade Schools in Seattle, WA

Seattle, WA has 5 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 3 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 967 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $12,500 to $21,000, with a median of $17,783 across the 4 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $50,216 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at South Seattle College, North Seattle College and Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Seattle.

5
Schools
967
Graduates last year
$17,783
Median program tuition
$50,216
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 5 schools in Seattle, WA

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South Seattle College

Seattle, WA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Diesel Mechanic and LPN and 2 more
Average net price
$19,193
Completion rate
33%
Type
Public

North Seattle College

Seattle, WA

Programs
EMT and Paramedic, HVAC, LPN and Medical Assistant and 2 more
Average net price
$21,037
Completion rate
30%
Type
Public

Seattle Central College

Seattle, WA

Programs
Carpentry, CNA, Cosmetology and Dental Assistant and 3 more
Average net price
$21,132
Completion rate
33%
Type
Public

Pima Medical Institute-Seattle

Seattle, WA

Programs
Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant and Surgical Technologist
Average net price
$52,436
Completion rate
75%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Seattle

Shoreline Community College

Shoreline, WA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CNA, Medical Billing and Coding and Phlebotomy
Average net price
$18,564
Completion rate
30%
Type
Public

Bellevue College

Bellevue, WA

Programs
CNA, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding and Phlebotomy
Average net price
$18,271
Completion rate
31%
Type
Public

Renton Technical College

Renton, WA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Carpentry and CNA and 11 more
Average net price
$18,421
Completion rate
39%
Type
Public

Edmonds College

Lynnwood, WA

Programs
Aviation Maintenance, Carpentry, CNA and Dental Assistant and 3 more
Average net price
$24,646
Completion rate
23%
Type
Public

Pima Medical Institute-Renton

Renton, WA

Programs
Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician and Phlebotomy
Average net price
$49,097
Completion rate
71%
Type
Private for-profit

Olympic College

Bremerton, WA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Barber, CNA and Cosmetology and 8 more
Average net price
$10,370
Completion rate
33%
Type
Public

Highline College

Des Moines, WA

Programs
CNA and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$18,053
Completion rate
38%
Type
Public

Green River College

Auburn, WA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CNA and LPN and 4 more
Average net price
$18,821
Completion rate
41%
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Seattle, WA?

The median published tuition is $17,783 (range $12,500 to $21,000, 4 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Seattle ($12,500) and Pima Medical Institute-Seattle ($17,717). 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 (7 to 15 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 $50,216 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 Seattle, WA?

Yes. 3 public schools offer it, including South Seattle College, North Seattle College and Seattle Central 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.