39 trade schools · Indiana
Trade schools in Indiana
Indiana has 39 trade schools in our data (4 public, 33 for-profit), and 53 schools in all, counting community colleges, offer certificate or associate programs in the trades we track. Median yearly tuition at trade schools here is $16,650.
Trade schools39
Public4
For-profit33
Median tuition$16,650
Median completion rate66%
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$34,907
Programs by trade in Indiana
Number of schools, including community colleges, with a certificate or associate program in each field.
Welding3 schoolsHVAC3 schoolsElectrician3 schoolsPlumbing2 schoolsCarpentry2 schoolsConstruction trades3 schoolsAuto and diesel mechanic4 schoolsHeavy equipment mechanic2 schoolsTruck driving (CDL)1 schoolCosmetology and barbering23 schoolsCulinary arts3 schoolsMedical assistant18 schoolsLPN and CNA3 schoolsDental assisting and hygiene13 schoolsPhlebotomy and medical lab4 schoolsEMT, surgical tech and imaging12 schoolsMedical billing and coding9 schoolsMassage therapy3 schoolsParalegal9 schools
All 39 trade schools in Indiana
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art22 AcademyFort Wayne | For-profit trade school | 55 | $13,889 | $19,078 | 93% | n/a |
| Aveda Fredric's Institute-IndianapolisCarmel | For-profit trade school | 265 | $22,690 | $19,416 | 88% | $38,313 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-IndianapolisIndianapolis | For-profit trade school | 172 | $16,757 | $30,288 | 31% | $50,707 |
| Caris CollegeJeffersonville | For-profit trade school | 202 | $21,758 | $24,438 | 61% | n/a |
| Denmark CollegeMerrillville | For-profit trade school | 175 | $21,000 | $13,936 | 77% | $33,082 |
| Empire Beauty School-IndianapolisIndianapolis | For-profit trade school | 213 | $19,740 | $17,457 | n/a | $29,071 |
| Empire Beauty School-SpeedwaySpeedway | For-profit trade school | 166 | $19,260 | $17,551 | 52% | $31,224 |
| Fortis College-IndianapolisIndianapolis | For-profit trade school | 322 | $15,929 | $26,759 | 48% | $40,295 |
| Indiana Wellness CollegeCarmel | For-profit trade school | 160 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ivy Tech Community CollegeIndianapolis | Public community or technical college | 58,267 | $5,154 | $5,673 | 43% | $40,802 |
| J Michael Harrold Beauty AcademyTerre Haute | For-profit trade school | 88 | $16,285 | $15,115 | 88% | $25,934 |
| Kenny's Academy of BarberingIndianapolis | For-profit trade school | 178 | $20,140 | $14,963 | 38% | n/a |
| Lincoln College of Technology-IndianapolisIndianapolis | For-profit trade school | 1,052 | $37,767 | $30,038 | 54% | $56,095 |
| MyComputerCareer at IndianapolisIndianapolis | For-profit trade school | 1,144 | $17,271 | $28,412 | 71% | $55,486 |
| PJ's College of Cosmetology-ClarksvilleClarksville | For-profit trade school | 125 | $18,616 | $19,508 | 25% | $27,737 |
| PJ's College of Cosmetology-RichmondRichmond | For-profit trade school | 55 | $18,616 | $18,997 | 75% | $34,907 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-IndianapolisIndianapolis | For-profit trade school | 178 | $19,100 | $16,572 | 77% | $34,685 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-MerrillvilleMerrillville | For-profit trade school | 107 | $18,150 | $29,473 | 100% | n/a |
| Purdue University GlobalWest Lafayette | Public technical school | 30,828 | $10,095 | $5,956 | n/a | $42,322 |
| Ravenscroft Beauty CollegeFort Wayne | For-profit trade school | 104 | $16,350 | $15,051 | 73% | $27,634 |
| Rogers Academy of Hair DesignEvansville | For-profit trade school | 72 | $19,300 | $16,053 | 62% | $27,150 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-EvansvilleEvansville | For-profit trade school | 91 | $16,297 | $22,793 | 57% | $37,525 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Fort WayneFort Wayne | For-profit trade school | 156 | $16,297 | $22,146 | 56% | $34,908 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-GrangerMishawaka | For-profit trade school | 172 | $16,297 | $22,189 | 41% | $35,078 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-KokomoKokomo | For-profit trade school | 75 | $16,297 | $21,818 | 66% | $37,525 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-LafayetteLafayette | For-profit trade school | 132 | $16,297 | $21,804 | 66% | $37,525 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-MuncieMuncie | For-profit trade school | 63 | $16,297 | $22,128 | 63% | $35,056 |
| Rudae's School of Beauty Culture-Ft WayneFort Wayne | For-profit trade school | 91 | $16,410 | $24,928 | 85% | $33,971 |
| Saint Elizabeth School of NursingLafayette | Nonprofit trade school | 145 | $20,258 | $19,548 | 25% | $66,160 |
| Summit Salon AcademyAnderson | For-profit trade school | 130 | $16,600 | $17,748 | 76% | $32,280 |
| Summit Salon Academy-KokomoKokomo | For-profit trade school | 98 | $16,700 | $20,509 | 75% | $28,191 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-EvansvilleEvansville | For-profit trade school | 162 | $19,750 | $15,086 | 86% | $28,994 |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture LLC-BloomingtonBloomington | For-profit trade school | 109 | $20,558 | $23,152 | 80% | $34,631 |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-HighlandHighland | For-profit trade school | 319 | $13,284 | $25,398 | 73% | $26,989 |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-IndianapolisIndianapolis | For-profit trade school | 346 | $13,284 | $30,006 | 66% | $34,384 |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-LafayetteLafayette | For-profit trade school | 126 | $20,558 | $21,849 | n/a | $34,384 |
| Union Bible CollegeWestfield | Nonprofit trade school | 206 | $6,700 | $2,534 | n/a | n/a |
| University of Southern IndianaEvansville | Public technical school | 5,292 | $10,791 | $13,373 | n/a | $52,206 |
| Vincennes UniversityVincennes | Public technical school | 3,657 | $7,126 | $10,093 | n/a | $44,999 |
Colleges in Indiana with the most trade programs
- Indiana University-Indianapolis, Indianapolis: 7 trade fields
- Indiana University-Northwest, Gary: 3 trade fields
- Vet Tech Institute of Indiana, Indianapolis: 3 trade fields
- University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne: 3 trade fields
- Indiana University-South Bend, South Bend: 2 trade fields
- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Saint Mary of the Woods: 2 trade fields
- John Patrick University of Health and Applied Sciences, South Bend: 2 trade fields
- Ball State University, Muncie: 1 trade fields
- College of Court Reporting Inc, Valparaiso: 1 trade fields
- University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis: 1 trade fields
- Indiana University-Kokomo, Kokomo: 1 trade fields
- Indiana University-Southeast, New Albany: 1 trade fields
Cities with the most trade schools: Indianapolis (9), Evansville (4), Fort Wayne (4), Lafayette (3).
Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are in Indiana?
39 schools in Indiana mostly award certificates, and 53 schools including community colleges offer programs in the 19 trades we track.
How much does trade school cost in Indiana?
The median trade school in Indiana charges $16,650 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 Indiana?
Among trade schools with a reported price, Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis has the lowest yearly tuition and fees: $5,154.
Colleges in Indiana · 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.