Trade Schools in Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia, PA has 16 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 2 public and 14 private. Together they graduated 1,159 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $4,500 to $31,430, with a median of $18,405 across the 20 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $40,542 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Jean Madeline Aveda Institute, Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia and Orleans Technical College.

16
Schools
1,159
Graduates last year
$18,405
Median program tuition
$40,542
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 16 schools in Philadelphia, PA

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Jean Madeline Aveda Institute

Philadelphia, PA

Programs
Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$19,697
Completion rate
90%
Type
Private for-profit

Orleans Technical College

Philadelphia, PA

Programs
Carpentry, Electrician, HVAC and Medical Assistant and 1 more
Average net price
$19,606
Completion rate
89%
Type
Private nonprofit

Community College of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$11,751
Completion rate
23%
Type
Public

Peirce College

Philadelphia, PA

Programs
Medical Billing and Coding
Completion rate
26%
Type
Private nonprofit

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA

Programs
EMT and Paramedic and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$37,529
Completion rate
78%
Type
Private nonprofit

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

Programs
EMT and Paramedic
Average net price
$23,058
Completion rate
73%
Type
Public

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, PA

Programs
Medical Assistant
Average net price
$25,555
Completion rate
71%
Type
Private nonprofit

Also within 30 miles of Philadelphia

Manor College

Jenkintown, PA

Programs
Dental Assistant
Average net price
$16,074
Completion rate
30%
Type
Private nonprofit

American Institute-Cherry Hill

Cherry Hill, NJ

Programs
Dental Assistant, Electrician, Massage Therapy and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$20,447
Completion rate
52%
Type
Private for-profit

P B Cosmetology Education Center

Gloucester, NJ

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$15,306
Completion rate
33%
Type
Private for-profit

Harcum College

Bryn Mawr, PA

Programs
Dental Assistant
Average net price
$23,680
Completion rate
48%
Type
Private nonprofit

The Beauty Institute-Ambler

Ambler, PA

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$19,620
Completion rate
71%
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

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

The median published tuition is $18,405 (range $4,500 to $31,430, 20 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Empire Beauty School-NE Philadelphia ($4,500), Jean Madeline Aveda Institute ($4,825) and Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia ($13,000). 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 8 months to finish (3 to 22 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 19 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $40,542 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 Philadelphia, PA?

Yes. 2 public schools offer it, including Community College of Philadelphia and Temple University.

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.