Trade Schools in Alabama

Alabama has 44 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 25 public and 19 private. Together they graduated 9,319 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $6,750 to $20,247, with a median of $16,264 across the 31 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $31,856 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at J F Ingram State Technical College, Bevill State Community College and George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville.

44
Schools
9,319
Graduates last year
$16,264
Median program tuition
$31,856
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Trade Schools by city in Alabama

All 44 schools in Alabama

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Bevill State Community College

Jasper, AL

Programs
CDL Truck Driving, Electrician, EMT and Paramedic and HVAC and 4 more
Average net price
$4,857
Completion rate
38%
Type
Public

Gadsden State Community College

Gadsden, AL

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, Cosmetology and Dental Assistant and 6 more
Average net price
$2,125
Completion rate
31%
Type
Public

Northwest Shoals Community College

Muscle Shoals, AL

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, Cosmetology and Electrician and 6 more
Average net price
$4,245
Completion rate
38%
Type
Public

Coastal Alabama Community College

Bay Minette, AL

Programs
Aviation Maintenance, Cosmetology, Dental Assistant and EMT and Paramedic and 5 more
Average net price
$11,098
Completion rate
35%
Type
Public

Enterprise State Community College

Enterprise, AL

Programs
Aviation Maintenance, EMT and Paramedic, LPN and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$8,461
Completion rate
38%
Type
Public

Shelton State Community College

Tuscaloosa, AL

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Barber, CNA and Diesel Mechanic and 6 more
Average net price
$8,931
Completion rate
27%
Type
Public

Bishop State Community College

Mobile, AL

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Barber, CDL Truck Driving and CNA and 7 more
Average net price
$8,644
Completion rate
40%
Type
Public

Lurleen B Wallace Community College

Andalusia, AL

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Cosmetology, Diesel Mechanic and EMT and Paramedic and 5 more
Average net price
$6,092
Completion rate
46%
Type
Public

Northeast Alabama Community College

Rainsville, AL

Programs
Cosmetology, EMT and Paramedic, LPN and Massage Therapy and 2 more
Average net price
$5,811
Completion rate
52%
Type
Public

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL

Programs
EMT and Paramedic and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$15,834
Completion rate
30%
Type
Private for-profit

Fortis College-Montgomery

Montgomery, AL

Programs
Dental Assistant, HVAC, Medical Assistant and Pharmacy Technician
Average net price
$18,798
Completion rate
54%
Type
Private for-profit

Fortis Institute-Birmingham

Birmingham, AL

Programs
Dental Assistant, Electrician, HVAC and Medical Assistant and 2 more
Average net price
$22,720
Completion rate
56%
Type
Private for-profit

Lawson State Community College

Birmingham, AL

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Barber, CNA and Cosmetology and 7 more
Average net price
$6,248
Completion rate
24%
Type
Public

Fortis College

Mobile, AL

Programs
Dental Assistant, HVAC, Medical Assistant and Pharmacy Technician
Average net price
$19,589
Completion rate
54%
Type
Private for-profit

Remington College-Mobile Campus

Mobile, AL

Programs
Cosmetology, HVAC, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$21,665
Completion rate
42%
Type
Private nonprofit

Fortis College-Dothan

Dothan, AL

Programs
HVAC, Medical Assistant and Pharmacy Technician
Average net price
$19,894
Completion rate
70%
Type
Private for-profit

Reid State Technical College

Evergreen, AL

Programs
Cosmetology, Diesel Mechanic, LPN and Pharmacy Technician and 1 more
Completion rate
70%
Type
Public

Herzing University-Birmingham

Birmingham, AL

Programs
EMT and Paramedic, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$23,649
Completion rate
27%
Type
Private nonprofit

Blue Cliff Career College

Mobile, AL

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Massage Therapy
Average net price
$25,137
Completion rate
70%
Type
Private for-profit

Brown Beauty Barber School

Bessemer, AL

Programs
Barber and Cosmetology
Average net price
$28,850
Completion rate
94%
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Alabama?

The median published tuition is $16,264 (range $6,750 to $20,247, 31 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Winonah's International School of Cosmetology ($6,750), Blue Cliff Career College ($10,125) and New Beginning College of Cosmetology ($10,150). 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 10 months to finish (5 to 16 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 94 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $31,856 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 Alabama?

Yes. 25 public schools offer it, including J F Ingram State Technical College, Bevill State Community College, George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville, Gadsden State Community College and Northwest Shoals 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.