Trade Schools in Reno, NV

Reno, NV has 5 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 4 private. Together they graduated 1,298 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $7,304 to $19,905, with a median of $15,507 across the 10 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $26,625 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Truckee Meadows Community College, Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno and Paul Mitchell the School-Reno.

5
Schools
1,298
Graduates last year
$15,507
Median program tuition
$26,625
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 5 schools in Reno, NV

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Truckee Meadows Community College

Reno, NV

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CNA and Dental Assistant and 8 more
Average net price
$4,948
Completion rate
30%
Type
Public

International Academy of Style

Reno, NV

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$14,057
Completion rate
97%
Type
Private for-profit

Carrington College-Reno

Reno, NV

Programs
Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$56,217
Completion rate
48%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Reno

Milan Institute-Sparks

Sparks, NV

Programs
Dental Assistant, Esthetician, Massage Therapy and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$21,216
Completion rate
74%
Type
Private for-profit

Western Nevada College

Carson City, NV

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CNA, Electrician and EMT and Paramedic and 5 more
Average net price
$8,666
Completion rate
38%
Type
Public

Sierra Academy of Style

Carson City, NV

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$11,140
Completion rate
72%
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Reno, NV?

The median published tuition is $15,507 (range $7,304 to $19,905, 10 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Paul Mitchell the School-Reno ($7,304), International Academy of Style ($7,450) and Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno ($8,701). 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 7 months to finish (5 to 14 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 10 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $26,625 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 Reno, NV?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Truckee Meadows Community 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.