Trade Schools in District of Columbia

District of Columbia has 3 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 0 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 232 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $9,200 to $20,600, with a median of $18,043 across the 6 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $24,835 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at The Salon Professional Academy-Washington DC, Career Technical Institute and Bennett Career Institute.

3
Schools
232
Graduates last year
$18,043
Median program tuition
$24,835
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Trade Schools by city in District of Columbia

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Bennett Career Institute

Washington, DC

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$11,778
Completion rate
51%
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in District of Columbia?

The median published tuition is $18,043 (range $9,200 to $20,600, 6 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Bennett Career Institute ($9,200), The Salon Professional Academy-Washington DC ($11,600) and Career Technical Institute ($19,035). 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 (5 to 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 6 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $24,835 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

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.