Trade Schools in Glendale, AZ

Glendale, AZ has 4 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 2 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 1,527 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $5,050 to $24,708, with a median of $17,010 across the 9 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $39,883 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Glendale Community College, Arizona College-Glendale and Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute.

4
Schools
1,527
Graduates last year
$17,010
Median program tuition
$39,883
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 4 schools in Glendale, AZ

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Glendale Community College

Glendale, AZ

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CNA, EMT and Paramedic and LPN
Average net price
$9,688
Completion rate
13%
Type
Public

Arizona College-Glendale

Glendale, AZ

Programs
Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding and 1 more
Average net price
$26,659
Completion rate
90%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Glendale

UEI College-Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ

Programs
Dental Assistant, Electrician, HVAC and Medical Assistant and 1 more
Average net price
$27,854
Completion rate
69%
Type
Private for-profit

Brookline College-Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ

Programs
CNA, Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy
Average net price
$23,223
Completion rate
61%
Type
Private for-profit

Carrington College-Phoenix North

Phoenix, AZ

Programs
Dental Assistant, Electrician, HVAC and Medical Assistant and 3 more
Average net price
$44,153
Completion rate
68%
Type
Private for-profit

Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ

Programs
Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding and Phlebotomy and 1 more
Average net price
$40,714
Completion rate
73%
Type
Private for-profit

Allen School-Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ

Programs
Medical Assistant
Average net price
$20,705
Completion rate
73%
Type
Private for-profit

Xtylo Beauty College

Tolleson, AZ

Programs
Cosmetology and Nail Technician
Average net price
$28,519
Completion rate
92%
Type
Private for-profit

Phoenix College

Phoenix, AZ

Programs
Dental Assistant, EMT and Paramedic, LPN and Massage Therapy and 3 more
Average net price
$10,160
Completion rate
13%
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Glendale, AZ?

The median published tuition is $17,010 (range $5,050 to $24,708, 9 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Western Maricopa Education Center ($5,050) and Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute ($18,040). 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 (6 to 19 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 15 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $39,883 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 Glendale, AZ?

Yes. 2 public schools offer it, including Glendale Community College and Western Maricopa Education 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.