Trade Schools in Lancaster, PA

Lancaster, PA has 6 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 5 private. Together they graduated 518 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $4,000 to $18,900, with a median of $15,300 across the 8 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $43,916 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork and Empire Beauty School-Lancaster.

6
Schools
518
Graduates last year
$15,300
Median program tuition
$43,916
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 6 schools in Lancaster, PA

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Champ's Barber School

Lancaster, PA

Programs
Barber
Average net price
$20,561
Completion rate
70%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Lancaster

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

Alvernia University

Reading, PA

Programs
Surgical Technologist
Average net price
$27,122
Completion rate
51%
Type
Private nonprofit

Common questions

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

The median published tuition is $15,300 (range $4,000 to $18,900, 8 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork ($4,000), Empire Beauty School-Lancaster ($17,000) and Cutting Edge Barber Academy ($18,900). 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 (4 to 11 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 16 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $43,916 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 Lancaster, PA?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology.

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.