Nevada has 26 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 4 public and 22 private. Together they graduated 7,309 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Published program tuition runs from $3,999 to $40,112, with a median of $16,445 across the 60 programs that report a program price.
Graduates earned a median of $32,534 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at Northwest Career College, Truckee Meadows Community College and College of Southern Nevada.
How much does trade school training cost in Nevada?
The median published tuition is $16,445 (range $3,999 to $40,112, 60 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Northwest Career College ($3,999), Sierra Academy of Style ($7,100) and Paul Mitchell the School-Reno ($7,304). 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 (3 to 19 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.
How much do trade school graduates earn?
Across 76 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $32,534 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 Nevada?
Yes. 4 public schools offer it, including Truckee Meadows Community College, College of Southern Nevada, Western Nevada College and Great Basin 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.