Trade Schools in Allentown, PA

Allentown, PA has 4 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 0 public and 4 private. Together they graduated 615 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $5,000 to $32,043, with a median of $17,745 across the 12 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $38,759 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown, Miller-Motte College-Berks Technical Institute-Allentown and Metro Beauty Academy.

4
Schools
615
Graduates last year
$17,745
Median program tuition
$38,759
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 4 schools in Allentown, PA

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Metro Beauty Academy

Allentown, PA

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$15,318
Completion rate
94%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Allentown

The Beauty Institute

Whitehall, PA

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$17,499
Completion rate
69%
Type
Private for-profit

Lehigh Career & Technical Institute

Schnecksville, PA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, Heavy Equipment and HVAC and 3 more
Average net price
$21,899
Completion rate
100%
Type
Public

Lehigh Carbon Community College

Schnecksville, PA

Programs
Electrician, HVAC, LPN and Medical Assistant and 1 more
Average net price
$6,022
Completion rate
37%
Type
Public

Lehigh Valley Barber School

Bethlehem, PA

Programs
Barber and Cosmetology
Average net price
$16,568
Completion rate
89%
Type
Private for-profit

Warren County Community College

Washington, NJ

Programs
Auto Mechanic, EMT and Paramedic and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$2,746
Completion rate
44%
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Allentown, PA?

The median published tuition is $17,745 (range $5,000 to $32,043, 12 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Miller-Motte College-Berks Technical Institute-Allentown ($5,000), Metro Beauty Academy ($5,045) and Welder Training and Testing Institute ($13,500). 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 10 months to finish (1 to 15 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 12 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $38,759 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

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.