Trade Schools in Harrisburg, PA

Harrisburg, PA has 3 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 458 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $5,200 to $18,975, with a median of $17,000 across the 5 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $27,333 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Harrisburg Area Community College, Barber and Beauty Academy of Pennsylvania and Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg.

3
Schools
458
Graduates last year
$17,000
Median program tuition
$27,333
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 schools in Harrisburg, PA

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Harrisburg Area Community College

Harrisburg, PA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Dental Assistant, Electrician and EMT and Paramedic and 5 more
Average net price
$10,627
Completion rate
21%
Type
Public

Also within 30 miles of Harrisburg

Central Penn College

Summerdale, PA

Programs
Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding and Phlebotomy and 1 more
Average net price
$15,056
Completion rate
53%
Type
Private for-profit

YTI Career Institute-York

York, PA

Programs
Dental Assistant, HVAC, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$22,964
Completion rate
42%
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

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

The median published tuition is $17,000 (range $5,200 to $18,975, 5 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Barber and Beauty Academy of Pennsylvania ($5,200) and Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg ($17,000). 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 9 months to finish (3 to 10 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 9 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $27,333 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 Harrisburg, PA?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Harrisburg Area 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.