Trade Schools in New Hampshire

New Hampshire has 15 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 7 public and 8 private. Together they graduated 940 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $12,900 to $22,995, with a median of $14,400 across the 16 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $31,676 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Empire Beauty School-Hooksett, Manchester Community College and White Mountains Community College.

15
Schools
940
Graduates last year
$14,400
Median program tuition
$31,676
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 15 schools in New Hampshire

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Empire Beauty School-Hooksett

Hooksett, NH

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$9,020
Completion rate
79%
Type
Private for-profit

Manchester Community College

Manchester, NH

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Electrician, HVAC and Lineworker and 4 more
Average net price
$7,188
Completion rate
42%
Type
Public

White Mountains Community College

Berlin, NH

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, Diesel Mechanic and Massage Therapy and 3 more
Average net price
$7,196
Completion rate
62%
Type
Public

River Valley Community College

Claremont, NH

Programs
LPN, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy
Average net price
$10,394
Completion rate
46%
Type
Public

Great Bay Community College

Portsmouth, NH

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Machinist and CNC, Massage Therapy and Surgical Technologist and 1 more
Average net price
$10,320
Completion rate
34%
Type
Public

Empire Beauty School-Laconia

Laconia, NH

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$9,648
Completion rate
60%
Type
Private for-profit

NHTI-Concord's Community College

Concord, NH

Programs
Dental Assistant, EMT and Paramedic, Machinist and CNC and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$10,176
Completion rate
36%
Type
Public

Nashua Community College

Nashua, NH

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance and Machinist and CNC
Average net price
$8,209
Completion rate
40%
Type
Public

Keene Beauty Academy

Keene, NH

Programs
Cosmetology
Average net price
$16,012
Completion rate
73%
Type
Private for-profit

Colby-Sawyer College

New London, NH

Programs
Medical Assistant
Average net price
$26,739
Completion rate
56%
Type
Private nonprofit

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in New Hampshire?

The median published tuition is $14,400 (range $12,900 to $22,995, 16 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Empire Beauty School-Hooksett ($12,900), Empire Beauty School-Somersworth ($12,900) and Empire Beauty School-Laconia ($12,900). 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 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 25 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $31,676 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 New Hampshire?

Yes. 7 public schools offer it, including Manchester Community College, White Mountains Community College, River Valley Community College, Great Bay Community College and NHTI-Concord's 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.