Polytech Adult Education
Woodside, DE
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, CDL Truck Driving and CNA and 8 more
- Completion rate
- 93%
- Type
- Public
Trade Schools in Delaware
Delaware has 9 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 2 public and 7 private. Together they graduated 1,284 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Published program tuition runs from $1,196 to $20,250, with a median of $9,900 across the 25 programs that report a program price.
Graduates earned a median of $45,033 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at Polytech Adult Education, Dawn Career Institute LLC and Delaware Technical Community College-Terry.
9
Schools
1,284
Graduates last year
$9,900
Median program tuition
$45,033
Median earnings, 1 yr after
Trade Schools by city in Delaware
All 9 schools in Delaware
Dawn Career Institute LLC
Newark, DE
- Programs
- CDL Truck Driving, CNA, Esthetician and HVAC and 2 more
- Average net price
- $14,183
- Completion rate
- 76%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
Dover, DE
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Diesel Mechanic and EMT and Paramedic and 4 more
- Average net price
- $8,401
- Completion rate
- 26%
- Type
- Public
Schilling-Douglas School of Hair Design
Newark, DE
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $17,009
- Completion rate
- 78%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Delaware Learning Institute of Cosmetology
Dagsboro, DE
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $17,122
- Completion rate
- 80%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Academy of Massage and Bodywork
Bear, DE
- Programs
- Massage Therapy
- Type
- Private for-profit
Paul Mitchell the School-Delaware
Newark, DE
- Programs
- Cosmetology
- Average net price
- $19,748
- Completion rate
- 67%
- Type
- Private for-profit
All In The Wrist Barber Academy
Smyrna, DE
- Programs
- Barber
- Average net price
- $5,195
- Completion rate
- 94%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Hair Academy School of Barbering & Beauty
Newark, DE
- Programs
- Barber and Cosmetology
- Average net price
- $12,810
- Completion rate
- 79%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Common questions
How much does trade school training cost in Delaware?
The median published tuition is $9,900 (range $1,196 to $20,250, 25 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Polytech Adult Education ($1,196), Schilling-Douglas School of Hair Design ($3,000) and Dawn Career Institute LLC ($3,079). 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 11 months to finish (2 to 23 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 $45,033 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 Delaware?
Yes. 2 public schools offer it, including Polytech Adult Education and Delaware Technical Community College-Terry.
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.