Trade Schools in Reading, PA

Reading, PA has 5 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 4 private. Together they graduated 242 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $7,150 to $20,287, with a median of $18,575 across the 6 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $23,947 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at American Barber and Beauty Academy, Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences and Empire Beauty School-Reading.

5
Schools
242
Graduates last year
$18,575
Median program tuition
$23,947
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 5 schools in Reading, PA

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Reading Area Community College

Reading, PA

Programs
LPN, Machinist and CNC and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$8,115
Completion rate
35%
Type
Public

Alvernia University

Reading, PA

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

Also within 30 miles of Reading

Berks Career & Technology Center

Leesport, PA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, Cosmetology and Dental Assistant and 4 more
Average net price
$12,910
Completion rate
75%
Type
Public

Metro Beauty Academy

Allentown, PA

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

The Salon Professional Academy

Collegeville, PA

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$18,747
Completion rate
83%
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

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

The median published tuition is $18,575 (range $7,150 to $20,287, 6 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at American Barber and Beauty Academy ($7,150) and Empire Beauty School-Reading ($17,500). 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 (4 to 11 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 10 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $23,947 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 Reading, PA?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Reading 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.