Trade Schools in Winston-Salem, NC

Winston-Salem, NC has 3 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 571 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Graduates earned a median of $38,508 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Forsyth Technical Community College, Winston Salem Barber School and Empire Beauty School-Winston-Salem.

3
Schools
571
Graduates last year
$38,508
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 schools in Winston-Salem, NC

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Forsyth Technical Community College

Winston-Salem, NC

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Carpentry and Dental Assistant and 10 more
Average net price
$2,937
Completion rate
45%
Type
Public

Also within 30 miles of Winston-Salem

Davidson-Davie Community College

Thomasville, NC

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, CNA and Cosmetology and 11 more
Average net price
$1,413
Completion rate
50%
Type
Public

Guilford Technical Community College

Jamestown, NC

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Carpentry and Cosmetology and 11 more
Average net price
$17,020
Completion rate
33%
Type
Public

Leons Beauty School Inc

Greensboro, NC

Programs
Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$10,143
Completion rate
79%
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 15 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $38,508 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 Winston-Salem, NC?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Forsyth 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.