Trade Schools in Dayton, OH

Dayton, OH has 5 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 4 private. Together they graduated 1,664 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $2,650 to $20,100, with a median of $7,400 across the 8 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $22,774 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Sinclair Community College, Dayton School of Medical Massage and Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology-North Dayton.

5
Schools
1,664
Graduates last year
$7,400
Median program tuition
$22,774
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 5 schools in Dayton, OH

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Sinclair Community College

Dayton, OH

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, CNA and Dental Assistant and 9 more
Average net price
$5,245
Completion rate
43%
Type
Public

Also within 30 miles of Dayton

Fortis College-Centerville

Centerville, OH

Programs
Dental Assistant, HVAC, LPN and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$27,019
Completion rate
49%
Type
Private for-profit

Dayton Barber College

Miamisburg, OH

Programs
Barber
Average net price
$16,626
Completion rate
73%
Type
Private for-profit

Warren County Career Center

Lebanon, OH

Programs
CNA, Cosmetology, Dental Assistant and EMT and Paramedic and 6 more
Average net price
$20,840
Completion rate
89%
Type
Public

Clark State College

Springfield, OH

Programs
Diesel Mechanic, EMT and Paramedic, HVAC and LPN and 3 more
Average net price
$10,176
Completion rate
27%
Type
Public

Edison State Community College

Piqua, OH

Programs
EMT and Paramedic, HVAC, Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy
Average net price
$6,923
Completion rate
25%
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Dayton, OH?

The median published tuition is $7,400 (range $2,650 to $20,100, 8 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology-North Dayton ($2,650), Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology-South Dayton ($2,650) and Ohio Medical Career College ($20,100). 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 4 months to finish (2 to 12 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 13 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $22,774 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 Dayton, OH?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Sinclair 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.