Trade Schools in Austin, TX

Austin, TX has 12 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 11 private. Together they graduated 2,920 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $7,700 to $52,950, with a median of $14,075 across the 30 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $33,699 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Austin Community College District, Universal Technical Institute-West Texas and The College of Health Care Professions-Austin.

12
Schools
2,920
Graduates last year
$14,075
Median program tuition
$33,699
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 12 schools in Austin, TX

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Austin Community College District

Austin, TX

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, Electrician and EMT and Paramedic and 5 more
Average net price
$2,445
Completion rate
19%
Type
Public

Avenue Five Institute

Austin, TX

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician, Massage Therapy and Nail Technician
Average net price
$28,733
Completion rate
80%
Type
Private for-profit

Southern Careers Institute-Austin

Austin, TX

Programs
HVAC, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding and Pharmacy Technician and 1 more
Average net price
$28,255
Completion rate
48%
Type
Private for-profit

Ann Webb Skin Institute

Austin, TX

Programs
Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$25,243
Completion rate
84%
Type
Private for-profit

Austin Career Institute

Austin, TX

Programs
Electrician and HVAC
Average net price
$20,386
Completion rate
23%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Austin

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Austin, TX?

The median published tuition is $14,075 (range $7,700 to $52,950, 30 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Baldwin Beauty School-North Austin ($7,700), Baldwin Beauty School-South Austin ($7,700) and Avenue Five Institute ($8,400). 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 (5 to 20 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 48 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $33,699 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 Austin, TX?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Austin Community College District.

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.