Trade Schools in Spokane, WA

Spokane, WA has 3 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 757 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $11,500 to $21,744, with a median of $18,816 across the 5 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $42,124 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Spokane Community College, Carrington College-Spokane and Northwest HVAC/R Training Center.

3
Schools
757
Graduates last year
$18,816
Median program tuition
$42,124
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 schools in Spokane, WA

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Spokane Community College

Spokane, WA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Carpentry and CDL Truck Driving and 15 more
Average net price
$20,482
Completion rate
33%
Type
Public

Carrington College-Spokane

Spokane, WA

Programs
Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding and 1 more
Average net price
$44,718
Completion rate
52%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Spokane

Studio Beauty School

Spokane Valley, WA

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$25,012
Completion rate
84%
Type
Private for-profit

Paul Mitchell the School-Spokane

Spokane Valley, WA

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$19,879
Completion rate
44%
Type
Private for-profit

North Idaho College

Coeur d'Alene, ID

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Carpentry and Diesel Mechanic and 10 more
Average net price
$5,914
Completion rate
36%
Type
Public

Common questions

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

The median published tuition is $18,816 (range $11,500 to $21,744, 5 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Northwest HVAC/R Training Center ($11,500) and Carrington College-Spokane ($18,168). 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 8 months to finish (8 to 9 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 26 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $42,124 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 Spokane, WA?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Spokane 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.