Trade Schools in Dallas, TX

Dallas, TX has 14 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 13 private. Together they graduated 3,500 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $10,000 to $18,115, with a median of $15,264 across the 20 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $32,851 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Dallas College, The College of Health Care Professions-Dallas and Concorde Career College-Dallas.

14
Schools
3,500
Graduates last year
$15,264
Median program tuition
$32,851
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 14 schools in Dallas, TX

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Dallas College

Dallas, TX

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CNA, Diesel Mechanic and Electrician and 7 more
Average net price
$16,414
Completion rate
24%
Type
Public

The College of Health Care Professions-Dallas

Dallas, TX

Programs
Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding and Pharmacy Technician and 1 more
Average net price
$32,275
Completion rate
65%
Type
Private for-profit

Concorde Career College-Dallas

Dallas, TX

Programs
Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy and Surgical Technologist
Average net price
$34,777
Completion rate
65%
Type
Private for-profit

PCI Health Training Center

Dallas, TX

Programs
Dental Assistant and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$24,764
Completion rate
65%
Type
Private for-profit

Remington College-Dallas Campus

Dallas, TX

Programs
HVAC, Medical Assistant and Pharmacy Technician
Average net price
$21,163
Completion rate
43%
Type
Private nonprofit

Parker University

Dallas, TX

Programs
Massage Therapy
Average net price
$28,806
Completion rate
83%
Type
Private nonprofit

Peloton College

Dallas, TX

Programs
Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$27,741
Completion rate
63%
Type
Private for-profit

Graham's Barber College

Dallas, TX

Programs
Barber
Average net price
$25,510
Completion rate
19%
Type
Private for-profit

Buckner Barber School

Dallas, TX

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Dallas

Salon Boutique Academy

Addison, TX

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$19,382
Completion rate
100%
Type
Private for-profit

ABC Beauty Academy

Richardson, TX

Programs
Cosmetology and Nail Technician
Average net price
$13,469
Completion rate
89%
Type
Private for-profit

Graduate America College

Garland, TX

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$14,409
Completion rate
93%
Type
Private for-profit

Hands on Therapy

Mesquite, TX

Programs
Cosmetology and Massage Therapy
Average net price
$19,676
Completion rate
100%
Type
Private for-profit

CTK Healthcare & Career Institute

Irving, TX

Programs
CNA, Dental Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding and Pharmacy Technician
Average net price
$6,260
Completion rate
96%
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

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

The median published tuition is $15,264 (range $10,000 to $18,115, 20 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Graham's Barber College ($10,000), Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Dallas ($13,050) and Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-North Dallas ($13,050). 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 (5 to 11 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 47 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $32,851 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 Dallas, TX?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Dallas 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.