Trade Schools in Charleston, WV

Charleston, WV has 5 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 4 private. Together they graduated 154 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $4,600 to $16,297, with a median of $8,049 across the 12 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $19,150 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Carver Career Center, Charleston School of Beauty Culture and Ross Medical Education Center-Charleston.

5
Schools
154
Graduates last year
$8,049
Median program tuition
$19,150
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 5 schools in Charleston, WV

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Carver Career Center

Charleston, WV

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and HVAC and 2 more
Average net price
$7,460
Completion rate
91%
Type
Public

Charleston School of Beauty Culture

Charleston, WV

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$9,871
Completion rate
65%
Type
Private for-profit

University of Charleston

Charleston, WV

Programs
EMT and Paramedic
Average net price
$23,793
Completion rate
47%
Type
Private nonprofit

Also within 30 miles of Charleston

Ben Franklin Career Center

Dunbar, WV

Programs
CDL Truck Driving, HVAC, LPN and Phlebotomy and 1 more
Average net price
$5,617
Completion rate
83%
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Charleston, WV?

The median published tuition is $8,049 (range $4,600 to $16,297, 12 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Charleston School of Beauty Culture ($4,600), Carver Career Center ($5,356) and Mountain State School of Massage ($11,500). 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 (5 to 18 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 12 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $19,150 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 Charleston, WV?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Carver Career Center.

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.