Trade Schools in New Britain, CT

New Britain, CT has 3 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 2 public and 1 private. Together they graduated 764 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $22,179 to $32,955, with a median of $32,504 across the 4 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $47,444 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Lincoln Technical Institute-New Britain, Connecticut State Community College and Charter Oak State College.

3
Schools
764
Graduates last year
$32,504
Median program tuition
$47,444
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 schools in New Britain, CT

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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

Charter Oak State College

New Britain, CT

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

Also within 30 miles of New Britain

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

Goodwin University

East Hartford, CT

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

Cortiva Institute

Cromwell, CT

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

Dolce The Academy

Waterbury, CT

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

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

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in New Britain, CT?

The median published tuition is $32,504 (range $22,179 to $32,955, 4 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Lincoln Technical Institute-New Britain ($22,179). 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 12 months to finish (9 to 13 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 $47,444 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 New Britain, CT?

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.