Trade Schools in Fort Wayne, IN

Fort Wayne, IN has 7 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 0 public and 7 private. Together they graduated 276 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $5,640 to $16,850, with a median of $15,948 across the 12 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $23,230 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Rudae's School of Beauty Culture-Ft Wayne, Ross Medical Education Center-Fort Wayne and Ravenscroft Beauty College.

7
Schools
276
Graduates last year
$15,948
Median program tuition
$23,230
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 7 schools in Fort Wayne, IN

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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

Art22 Academy

Fort Wayne, IN

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

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Fort Wayne, IN?

The median published tuition is $15,948 (range $5,640 to $16,850, 12 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Rudae's School of Beauty Culture-Ft Wayne ($5,640), Ravenscroft Beauty College ($7,350) and Art22 Academy ($13,889). 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 9 months to finish (6 to 14 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 12 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $23,230 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.