Trade Schools in Connecticut

Connecticut has 25 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 2 public and 23 private. Together they graduated 5,096 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $1,275 to $36,044, with a median of $17,219 across the 50 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $38,421 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Porter & Chester Institute, New England Tractor Trailer Training School of CT-Bridgeport and Lincoln Technical Institute-East Windsor.

25
Schools
5,096
Graduates last year
$17,219
Median program tuition
$38,421
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Trade Schools by city in Connecticut

All 25 schools in Connecticut

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Porter & Chester Institute

Bridgeport, CT

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Dental Assistant, Electrician and HVAC and 4 more
Average net price
$20,194
Completion rate
58%
Type
Private for-profit

Connecticut State Community College

New Britain, CT

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Dental Assistant and EMT and Paramedic and 7 more
Average net price
$9,195
Completion rate
25%
Type
Public

Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden

Hamden, CT

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Dental Assistant, Electrician and HVAC and 3 more
Average net price
$18,284
Completion rate
68%
Type
Private for-profit

American Institute-West Hartford

West Hartford, CT

Programs
CNA, Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy and Medical Assistant and 2 more
Average net price
$16,745
Completion rate
62%
Type
Private for-profit

Cortiva Institute

Cromwell, CT

Programs
Massage Therapy
Average net price
$39,032
Completion rate
87%
Type
Private for-profit

Goodwin University

East Hartford, CT

Programs
Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$31,759
Completion rate
51%
Type
Private nonprofit

Dolce The Academy

Waterbury, CT

Programs
Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$11,148
Completion rate
69%
Type
Private for-profit

Charter Oak State College

New Britain, CT

Programs
CNA and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$14,594
Completion rate
0%
Type
Public

University of New Haven

West Haven, CT

Programs
EMT and Paramedic
Average net price
$32,994
Completion rate
64%
Type
Private nonprofit

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Connecticut?

The median published tuition is $17,219 (range $1,275 to $36,044, 50 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at American Institute-West Hartford ($1,275), American Institute of Healthcare & Technology ($3,125) and Paul Mitchell the School-North Haven ($3,149). 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 (1 to 20 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 73 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $38,421 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 Connecticut?

Yes. 2 public schools offer it, including Connecticut State Community College and Charter Oak State 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.