Trade Schools in San Antonio, TX

San Antonio, TX has 32 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 5 public and 27 private. Together they graduated 6,274 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $2,430 to $44,064, with a median of $15,233 across the 72 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $29,170 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at St Philip's College, Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio and Miller-Motte College-STVT-San Antonio.

32
Schools
6,274
Graduates last year
$15,233
Median program tuition
$29,170
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 32 schools in San Antonio, TX

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St Philip's College

San Antonio, TX

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, CNA and Diesel Mechanic and 9 more
Average net price
$4,544
Completion rate
32%
Type
Public

Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio

San Antonio, TX

Programs
Electrician, HVAC, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding and 1 more
Average net price
$29,831
Completion rate
67%
Type
Private for-profit

Miller-Motte College-STVT-San Antonio

San Antonio, TX

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, Diesel Mechanic and HVAC and 1 more
Average net price
$21,455
Completion rate
72%
Type
Private for-profit

Lamson Institute

San Antonio, TX

Programs
Dental Assistant, Electrician, HVAC and LPN and 2 more
Average net price
$24,389
Completion rate
79%
Type
Private for-profit

Concorde Career College-San Antonio

San Antonio, TX

Programs
Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy and Surgical Technologist
Average net price
$32,264
Completion rate
70%
Type
Private for-profit

Institute of Allied Healthcare

San Antonio, TX

Programs
CNA, LPN and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$7,258
Completion rate
100%
Type
Private for-profit

Milan Institute-San Antonio Ingram

San Antonio, TX

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Massage Therapy and 1 more
Average net price
$17,214
Completion rate
56%
Type
Private for-profit

Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio

San Antonio, TX

Programs
Cosmetology, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding and Pharmacy Technician
Average net price
$29,947
Completion rate
50%
Type
Private for-profit

Pima Medical Institute-San Antonio

San Antonio, TX

Programs
Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician and Phlebotomy
Average net price
$36,787
Completion rate
69%
Type
Private for-profit

Palo Alto College

San Antonio, TX

Programs
Cosmetology and Welding
Average net price
$3,887
Completion rate
26%
Type
Public

Deluxe Barber College

San Antonio, TX

Programs
Barber
Average net price
$13,863
Completion rate
57%
Type
Private for-profit

Alamo City Barber College

San Antonio, TX

Programs
Barber and Cosmetology
Average net price
$13,190
Completion rate
46%
Type
Private for-profit

San Antonio College

San Antonio, TX

Programs
Dental Assistant, EMT and Paramedic, Medical Assistant and Pharmacy Technician
Average net price
$5,010
Completion rate
22%
Type
Public

Nuvani Institute

San Antonio, TX

Programs
Cosmetology and Nail Technician
Average net price
$20,010
Completion rate
85%
Type
Private for-profit

Hallmark University

San Antonio, TX

Programs
Aviation Maintenance and LPN
Average net price
$13,495
Completion rate
65%
Type
Private nonprofit

Northwest Vista College

San Antonio, TX

Programs
Pharmacy Technician
Average net price
$3,833
Completion rate
27%
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in San Antonio, TX?

The median published tuition is $15,233 (range $2,430 to $44,064, 72 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Alamo City Barber College ($2,430), Miller-Motte College-STVT-San Antonio ($5,000) and Institute of Allied Healthcare ($5,000). 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 9 months to finish (1 to 20 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 80 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $29,170 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 San Antonio, TX?

Yes. 5 public schools offer it, including St Philip's College, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Palo Alto College, San Antonio College and Northwest Vista 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.