Trade Schools in Asheville, NC

Asheville, NC has 3 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 425 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Graduates earned a median of $34,044 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, Center for Massage and Carolina College of Hair Design Inc.

3
Schools
425
Graduates last year
$34,044
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 schools in Asheville, NC

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Center for Massage

Asheville, NC

Programs
Massage Therapy
Average net price
$19,724
Completion rate
90%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Asheville

Haywood Community College

Clyde, NC

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Cosmetology, Electrician and Medical Assistant and 1 more
Completion rate
35%
Type
Public

Blue Ridge Community College

Flat Rock, NC

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CNA, Cosmetology and Diesel Mechanic and 6 more
Average net price
$4,341
Completion rate
50%
Type
Public

Common questions

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 8 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $34,044 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 Asheville, NC?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Asheville-Buncombe Technical 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.