Trade Schools in Raleigh, NC

Raleigh, NC has 4 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 951 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $4,000 to $33,160, with a median of $17,629 across the 8 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $39,883 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Wake Technical Community College, Miller-Motte College-Raleigh and Gwinnett College.

4
Schools
951
Graduates last year
$17,629
Median program tuition
$39,883
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 4 schools in Raleigh, NC

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Wake Technical Community College

Raleigh, NC

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CNA, Cosmetology and Dental Assistant and 9 more
Average net price
$6,738
Completion rate
35%
Type
Public

Miller-Motte College-Raleigh

Raleigh, NC

Programs
CDL Truck Driving, Dental Assistant, HVAC and Medical Assistant and 1 more
Average net price
$23,540
Completion rate
66%
Type
Private for-profit

Gwinnett College

Raleigh, NC

Programs
Massage Therapy and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$29,577
Completion rate
77%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Raleigh

Durham Technical Community College

Durham, NC

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CNA, Electrician and EMT and Paramedic and 6 more
Average net price
$3,152
Completion rate
31%
Type
Public

Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC

Programs
Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$17,898
Completion rate
86%
Type
Private for-profit

Johnston Community College

Smithfield, NC

Programs
CDL Truck Driving, CNA, Cosmetology and EMT and Paramedic and 5 more
Average net price
$5,459
Completion rate
36%
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Raleigh, NC?

The median published tuition is $17,629 (range $4,000 to $33,160, 8 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Miller-Motte College-Raleigh ($4,000), Gwinnett College ($13,598) and Paul Mitchell the School-Raleigh ($17,218). 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 (1 to 18 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 $39,883 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 Raleigh, NC?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Wake 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.