61 trade schools · Arizona
Trade schools in Arizona
Arizona has 61 trade schools in our data (21 public, 40 for-profit), and 68 schools in all, counting community colleges, offer certificate or associate programs in the trades we track. Median yearly tuition at trade schools here is $13,405.
Trade schools61
Public21
For-profit40
Median tuition$13,405
Median completion rate73%
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$42,114
Programs by trade in Arizona
Number of schools, including community colleges, with a certificate or associate program in each field.
Welding15 schoolsHVAC14 schoolsElectrician15 schoolsPlumbing6 schoolsCarpentry8 schoolsConstruction trades8 schoolsAuto and diesel mechanic20 schoolsHeavy equipment mechanic6 schoolsTruck driving (CDL)5 schoolsCosmetology and barbering24 schoolsCulinary arts11 schoolsMedical assistant30 schoolsLPN and CNA22 schoolsDental assisting and hygiene18 schoolsPhlebotomy and medical lab15 schoolsEMT, surgical tech and imaging24 schoolsMedical billing and coding28 schoolsMassage therapy12 schoolsParalegal10 schools
All 61 trade schools in Arizona
Schools that mostly award certificates. Click a heading to sort.
| School | Type | Students | Tuition (2025-26) | Avg net price | Completion rate | Earnings 10 yrs after entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alturas Cosmetology of Arizona LLCChandler | For-profit trade school | 570 | $10,440 | $15,023 | 79% | $33,484 |
| Arizona College-GlendaleGlendale | For-profit trade school | 403 | $18,835 | $26,659 | 90% | $41,223 |
| Arizona College-MesaMesa | For-profit trade school | 140 | $16,998 | $29,546 | 92% | $41,223 |
| Arizona Culinary InstituteScottsdale | For-profit trade school | 149 | $27,695 | $38,806 | 82% | $45,510 |
| Arizona School of Integrative StudiesMesa | For-profit trade school | 155 | $14,135 | $16,511 | 58% | n/a |
| Arizona Western CollegeYuma | Public community or technical college | 6,374 | $3,150 | $8,825 | 21% | $41,638 |
| Avalon Institute-MesaMesa | For-profit trade school | 298 | $18,000 | $15,679 | 84% | $35,090 |
| Avalon Institute-PhoenixPhoenix | For-profit trade school | 219 | $18,000 | $15,337 | 79% | $35,090 |
| Aveda Institute Tucson-AvondaleAvondale | For-profit trade school | 158 | $12,200 | $18,583 | n/a | $38,156 |
| Aveda Institute-PhoenixTempe | For-profit trade school | 218 | $20,700 | $21,438 | 1.1% | $38,156 |
| Aveda Institute-TucsonTucson | For-profit trade school | 240 | $12,000 | $17,378 | 81% | $38,156 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-PhoenixPhoenix | For-profit trade school | 105 | $16,657 | $22,113 | n/a | $50,707 |
| Brookline College-TucsonTucson | For-profit trade school | 218 | $33,621 | $17,962 | n/a | $37,804 |
| Bryan UniversityTempe | For-profit trade school | 2,506 | $12,321 | $22,827 | n/a | $45,800 |
| Carrington College-MesaMesa | For-profit trade school | 528 | $76,332 | $55,002 | 68% | $42,597 |
| Carrington College-Phoenix NorthPhoenix | For-profit trade school | 1,080 | $21,022 | $44,153 | 68% | $42,597 |
| Carrington College-TucsonTucson | For-profit trade school | 517 | $21,022 | $43,787 | 71% | $42,597 |
| Central Arizona CollegeCoolidge | Public technical school | 4,912 | $2,250 | $1,161 | n/a | $45,193 |
| Chandler-Gilbert Community CollegeChandler | Public technical school | 5,051 | $2,358 | $10,579 | n/a | $53,568 |
| Charles of Italy Beauty CollegeLake Havasu City | For-profit trade school | 76 | $15,325 | $12,320 | 80% | $28,100 |
| Coconino Community CollegeFlagstaff | Public community or technical college | 2,426 | $2,979 | $7,206 | 24% | $47,028 |
| Conservatory of Recording Arts and SciencesTempe | For-profit trade school | 692 | $21,400 | $23,250 | 55% | $46,287 |
| East Valley Institute of TechnologyMesa | Public technical school | 377 | $5,690 | n/a | 70% | $43,503 |
| Eastern Arizona CollegeThatcher | Public technical school | 2,643 | $2,352 | $9,309 | n/a | $43,220 |
| Empire Beauty School-AvondaleAvondale | For-profit trade school | 236 | $19,200 | $15,794 | 65% | $30,533 |
| Empire Beauty School-ChandlerChandler | For-profit trade school | 104 | $19,200 | $16,823 | 74% | $32,104 |
| Empire Beauty School-TucsonTucson | For-profit trade school | 203 | $19,200 | $17,573 | 82% | $30,893 |
| Estrella Mountain Community CollegeAvondale | Public community or technical college | 4,512 | $2,358 | $9,789 | 27% | $48,307 |
| GateWay Community CollegePhoenix | Public technical school | 4,538 | $2,358 | $12,137 | n/a | $51,029 |
| GateWay Community College-Central CityPhoenix | Public technical school | 595 | $4,715 | $9,817 | 77% | $51,029 |
| Glendale Community CollegeGlendale | Public technical school | 11,975 | $2,358 | $9,688 | n/a | $48,189 |
| HDS Truck Driving InstituteTucson | For-profit trade school | 200 | $4,650 | n/a | 82% | $41,521 |
| Kino CollegeTucson | For-profit trade school | 64 | $17,500 | $28,795 | 72% | n/a |
| Mesa Community CollegeMesa | Public technical school | 14,460 | $2,358 | $10,412 | n/a | $47,720 |
| Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive InstituteGlendale | For-profit trade school | 689 | $22,075 | $20,874 | 77% | $34,579 |
| Mohave Community CollegeKingman | Public community or technical college | 3,216 | $2,280 | $5,999 | 32% | $41,486 |
| Northland Pioneer CollegeHolbrook | Public technical school | 1,010 | $2,280 | $9,034 | n/a | $36,934 |
| Paradise Valley Community CollegePhoenix | Public technical school | 5,117 | $2,358 | $9,868 | n/a | $52,721 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-PhoenixPhoenix | For-profit trade school | 137 | $16,975 | $22,273 | 67% | $39,660 |
| Penrose AcademyScottsdale | For-profit trade school | 403 | $12,675 | $26,820 | 91% | $36,114 |
| Phoenix CollegePhoenix | Public technical school | 8,555 | $2,358 | $10,160 | n/a | $45,012 |
| Pima Community CollegeTucson | Public community or technical college | 14,242 | $2,442 | $3,976 | 26% | $44,520 |
| Pima Medical Institute-East ValleyMesa | For-profit trade school | 306 | $17,235 | $35,527 | 76% | $44,191 |
| Pima Medical Institute-PhoenixPhoenix | For-profit trade school | 780 | $16,895 | $40,714 | 74% | $41,430 |
| Pure Aesthetics Natural Skincare SchoolTucson | For-profit trade school | 53 | $20,867 | $31,263 | 100% | $36,748 |
| Refrigeration School IncPhoenix | For-profit trade school | 1,346 | $24,625 | $17,509 | 72% | $56,657 |
| Rio Salado CollegeTempe | Public technical school | 11,668 | $2,358 | $5,978 | n/a | $42,589 |
| Scottsdale Community CollegeScottsdale | Public technical school | 5,377 | $2,358 | $10,569 | n/a | $51,993 |
| Sessions CollegeTempe | For-profit trade school | 188 | $8,240 | $6,197 | n/a | n/a |
| Sonoran Desert InstituteTempe | For-profit trade school | 5,435 | $12,200 | $21,738 | 45% | n/a |
| South Mountain Community CollegePhoenix | Public technical school | 3,645 | $2,358 | $10,386 | n/a | $44,724 |
| Southwest Institute of Healing ArtsTempe | For-profit trade school | 534 | $15,975 | $43,519 | 7% | $36,421 |
| Tucson College of BeautyTucson | For-profit trade school | 144 | $7,800 | $19,237 | 78% | $28,159 |
| Turning Point Beauty CollegeChandler | For-profit trade school | 106 | $6,350 | $16,283 | 85% | $32,914 |
| UEI College-MesaMesa | For-profit trade school | 657 | $21,500 | $30,010 | 57% | $36,421 |
| UEI College-PhoenixPhoenix | For-profit trade school | 1,234 | $20,900 | $27,854 | 69% | $36,421 |
| Universal Technical Institute-PhoenixAvondale | For-profit trade school | 527 | $30,550 | $25,375 | 71% | $53,540 |
| Western Maricopa Education CenterGlendale | Public community or technical college | 245 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Xtylo Beauty And Barber CollegeTolleson | For-profit trade school | 78 | $14,250 | $28,519 | 92% | n/a |
| Xtylo Beauty and Barber CollegePhoenix | For-profit trade school | 57 | $14,250 | $22,334 | 86% | n/a |
| Yavapai CollegePrescott | Public technical school | 3,988 | $3,104 | $3,681 | n/a | $43,839 |
Colleges in Arizona with the most trade programs
- Cochise County Community College District, Sierra Vista: 10 trade fields
- Brookline College-Tempe, Tempe: 6 trade fields
- Brookline College-Phoenix, Phoenix: 5 trade fields
- Pima Medical Institute-Tucson, Tucson: 5 trade fields
- Pima Medical Institute-Mesa, Mesa: 4 trade fields
- Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc, Avondale: 2 trade fields
- Arizona State University Campus Immersion, Tempe: 1 trade fields
- University of Arizona, Tucson: 1 trade fields
- American InterContinental University System, Chandler: 1 trade fields
- Crestpoint University, Phoenix: 1 trade fields
- University of Phoenix-Arizona, Phoenix: 1 trade fields
Cities with the most trade schools: Phoenix (13), Tucson (9), Mesa (8), Tempe (7), Glendale (4), Chandler (4), Avondale (4), Scottsdale (3).
Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are in Arizona?
61 schools in Arizona mostly award certificates, and 68 schools including community colleges offer programs in the 19 trades we track.
How much does trade school cost in Arizona?
The median trade school in Arizona charges $13,405 a year in tuition and fees (2025-26). Public schools and community colleges usually cost less; compare the tuition column above.
What is the cheapest trade school in Arizona?
Among trade schools with a reported price, Central Arizona College in Coolidge has the lowest yearly tuition and fees: $2,250.
Colleges in Arizona · All trades
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.