Trade Schools in Indiana

Indiana has 54 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 8 public and 46 private. Together they graduated 13,640 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $5,150 to $36,053, with a median of $16,297 across the 89 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $32,174 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Ivy Tech Community College, Purdue University Global and Lincoln College of Technology-Indianapolis.

54
Schools
13,640
Graduates last year
$16,297
Median program tuition
$32,174
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Trade Schools by city in Indiana

All 54 schools in Indiana

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Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Carpentry and CDL Truck Driving and 18 more
Average net price
$5,673
Completion rate
43%
Type
Public

Purdue University Global

West Lafayette, IN

Programs
Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding and Pharmacy Technician
Average net price
$5,956
Completion rate
38%
Type
Public

Lincoln College of Technology-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Electrician, Machinist and CNC and Medical Assistant and 1 more
Average net price
$30,038
Completion rate
54%
Type
Private for-profit

Vincennes University

Vincennes, IN

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Carpentry and Cosmetology and 10 more
Average net price
$10,093
Completion rate
38%
Type
Public

Summit Salon Academy

Anderson, IN

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$17,748
Completion rate
76%
Type
Private for-profit

Denmark College

Merrillville, IN

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$13,936
Completion rate
77%
Type
Private for-profit

Fortis College-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN

Programs
Dental Assistant, HVAC and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$26,759
Completion rate
48%
Type
Private for-profit

Summit Salon Academy-Kokomo

Kokomo, IN

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Massage Therapy and 1 more
Average net price
$20,509
Completion rate
75%
Type
Private for-profit

Ravenscroft Beauty College

Fort Wayne, IN

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$15,051
Completion rate
73%
Type
Private for-profit

Kenny's Academy of Barbering

Indianapolis, IN

Programs
Barber and Cosmetology
Average net price
$14,963
Completion rate
38%
Type
Private for-profit

Caris College

Jeffersonville, IN

Programs
Dental Assistant, LPN and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$24,438
Completion rate
61%
Type
Private for-profit

Art22 Academy

Fort Wayne, IN

Programs
Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$19,078
Completion rate
93%
Type
Private for-profit

Textures Institute of Cosmetology

Indianapolis, IN

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology and Nail Technician
Average net price
$13,411
Completion rate
100%
Type
Private for-profit

Don Roberts School of Hair Design

Schererville, IN

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$17,035
Completion rate
72%
Type
Private for-profit

Vincennes Beauty College

Vincennes, IN

Programs
Cosmetology
Average net price
$12,656
Completion rate
50%
Type
Private for-profit

Trine University

Angola, IN

Programs
Surgical Technologist
Average net price
$19,748
Completion rate
70%
Type
Private nonprofit

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Indiana?

The median published tuition is $16,297 (range $5,150 to $36,053, 89 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at The Salon Professional Academy-Evansville ($5,150), Rudae's School of Beauty Culture-Ft Wayne ($5,640) and Summit Salon Academy-Kokomo ($5,700). 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 (3 to 16 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 153 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $32,174 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 Indiana?

Yes. 8 public schools offer it, including Ivy Tech Community College, Purdue University Global, Vincennes University, Indiana University-Indianapolis and University of Southern Indiana.

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.