Trade Schools in Louisville, KY

Louisville, KY has 10 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 9 private. Together they graduated 2,693 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $5,050 to $21,372, with a median of $15,767 across the 12 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $46,969 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Jefferson Community and Technical College, MedQuest College and Sullivan University.

10
Schools
2,693
Graduates last year
$15,767
Median program tuition
$46,969
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 10 schools in Louisville, KY

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MedQuest College

Louisville, KY

Programs
Dental Assistant, LPN and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$21,236
Completion rate
63%
Type
Private for-profit

Sullivan University

Louisville, KY

Programs
HVAC, LPN, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding and 2 more
Average net price
$28,420
Completion rate
24%
Type
Private for-profit

ATA College

Louisville, KY

Programs
Dental Assistant, LPN, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$27,928
Completion rate
37%
Type
Private for-profit

Ideal Beauty Academy

Louisville, KY

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Louisville

Caris College

Jeffersonville, IN

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

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Louisville, KY?

The median published tuition is $15,767 (range $5,050 to $21,372, 12 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Ideal Beauty Academy ($5,050), Paul Mitchell the School-Louisville ($10,385) and Galen College of Nursing-Louisville ($14,536). 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 (6 to 12 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 49 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $46,969 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 Louisville, KY?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Jefferson Community and Technical 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.