Trade Schools in Memphis, TN

Memphis, TN has 12 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 2 public and 10 private. Together they graduated 1,657 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $4,419 to $18,650, with a median of $10,645 across the 24 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $35,900 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Concorde Career College-Memphis, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis and Gould's Academy.

12
Schools
1,657
Graduates last year
$10,645
Median program tuition
$35,900
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 12 schools in Memphis, TN

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Concorde Career College-Memphis

Memphis, TN

Programs
Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant and Pharmacy Technician and 2 more
Average net price
$28,231
Completion rate
55%
Type
Private for-profit

Gould's Academy

Memphis, TN

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$10,103
Completion rate
84%
Type
Private for-profit

Southwest Tennessee Community College

Memphis, TN

Programs
Auto Mechanic, EMT and Paramedic, Machinist and CNC and Pharmacy Technician
Average net price
$5,091
Completion rate
19%
Type
Public

William R Moore College of Technology

Memphis, TN

Programs
Auto Mechanic, HVAC, Machinist and CNC and Plumbing and 1 more
Average net price
$12,496
Completion rate
46%
Type
Private nonprofit

Remington College-Memphis Campus

Memphis, TN

Programs
CNA, Dental Assistant, HVAC and Medical Assistant and 1 more
Average net price
$23,097
Completion rate
38%
Type
Private nonprofit

Vibe Barber College

Memphis, TN

Programs
Barber
Average net price
$22,850
Completion rate
86%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Memphis

Concorde Career College-Southaven

Southaven, MS

Programs
Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy
Average net price
$28,525
Completion rate
72%
Type
Private for-profit

Gould's Academy

Bartlett, TN

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Massage Therapy and 1 more
Average net price
$15,881
Completion rate
86%
Type
Private for-profit

Delta Technical College-Mississippi

Horn Lake, MS

Programs
CDL Truck Driving, Cosmetology, Dental Assistant and Electrician and 5 more
Average net price
$25,724
Completion rate
66%
Type
Private for-profit

Arkansas State University Mid-South

West Memphis, AR

Programs
Aviation Maintenance, CDL Truck Driving, CNA and EMT and Paramedic and 5 more
Average net price
$5,172
Completion rate
71%
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Memphis, TN?

The median published tuition is $10,645 (range $4,419 to $18,650, 24 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis ($4,419), Gould's Academy ($6,950) and Empire Beauty School-E Memphis ($10,065). 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 12 months to finish (5 to 18 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 49 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $35,900 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 Memphis, TN?

Yes. 2 public schools offer it, including Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis and Southwest Tennessee 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.