58 trade schools · Michigan
Trade schools in Michigan
Michigan has 58 trade schools in our data (5 public, 51 for-profit), and 90 schools in all, counting community colleges, offer certificate or associate programs in the trades we track. Median yearly tuition at trade schools here is $17,275.
Trade schools58
Public5
For-profit51
Median tuition$17,275
Median completion rate66%
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$32,417
Programs by trade in Michigan
Number of schools, including community colleges, with a certificate or associate program in each field.
Welding33 schoolsHVAC17 schoolsElectrician12 schoolsPlumbing3 schoolsCarpentry5 schoolsConstruction trades10 schoolsAuto and diesel mechanic25 schoolsHeavy equipment mechanic13 schoolsTruck driving (CDL)2 schoolsCosmetology and barbering30 schoolsCulinary arts16 schoolsMedical assistant51 schoolsLPN and CNA34 schoolsDental assisting and hygiene28 schoolsPhlebotomy and medical lab19 schoolsEMT, surgical tech and imaging33 schoolsMedical billing and coding33 schoolsMassage therapy11 schoolsParalegal12 schools
All 58 trade schools in Michigan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abcott InstituteSouthfield | For-profit trade school | 142 | $29,900 | $46,242 | 100% | $31,755 |
| Bay Mills Community CollegeBrimley | Public technical school | 662 | $3,480 | $7,903 | n/a | $35,881 |
| Bayshire Academy of Beauty Craft IncBay City | For-profit trade school | 97 | $12,900 | $5,413 | 85% | $22,801 |
| Carnegie InstituteTroy | For-profit trade school | 93 | $16,410 | $15,864 | 67% | $47,886 |
| DSDTDetroit | For-profit trade school | 132 | $17,995 | $32,737 | 88% | n/a |
| David Pressley School of CosmetologyRoyal Oak | For-profit trade school | 225 | $18,150 | $18,437 | 81% | $31,858 |
| Detroit Business Institute-DownriverDetroit | For-profit trade school | 124 | $30,816 | $13,629 | 83% | $47,104 |
| Dorsey CollegeMadison Heights | For-profit trade school | 643 | $17,640 | $28,466 | 51% | $32,417 |
| Dorsey College-DearbornDetroit | For-profit trade school | 430 | $18,180 | $27,365 | 33% | $32,417 |
| Dorsey College-Grand RapidsGrand Rapids | For-profit trade school | 82 | $9,995 | n/a | n/a | $32,417 |
| Dorsey College-RosevilleRoseville | For-profit trade school | 437 | $17,640 | $26,455 | 44% | $32,417 |
| Dorsey College-SaginawSaginaw | For-profit trade school | 183 | $17,640 | $31,042 | 58% | $32,417 |
| Dorsey College-WayneWayne | For-profit trade school | 196 | $17,640 | $30,333 | 37% | $32,417 |
| Dorsey College-WoodhavenWoodhaven | For-profit trade school | 223 | $17,640 | $26,818 | 24% | $32,417 |
| Dorsey School of BeautyTaylor | For-profit trade school | 164 | $29,325 | $28,100 | 56% | $22,538 |
| Douglas J Aveda InstituteEast Lansing | For-profit trade school | 777 | $24,000 | $26,605 | 88% | $31,314 |
| Elevate Salon InstituteRoyal Oak | For-profit trade school | 197 | $13,880 | $16,562 | 91% | $22,495 |
| Empire Beauty School-MichiganGrand Rapids | For-profit trade school | 259 | $19,260 | $16,817 | 63% | $30,336 |
| French Academy of CosmetologySpring Lake | For-profit trade school | 51 | $19,738 | $13,805 | 100% | $31,302 |
| Henry Ford CollegeDearborn | Public technical school | 8,643 | $3,652 | $317 | n/a | $37,939 |
| Irene's Myomassology InstituteSouthfield | For-profit trade school | 285 | $12,190 | $32,570 | 19% | $27,160 |
| Jackson CollegeJackson | Public community or technical college | 3,422 | $7,680 | $9,797 | 32% | $41,146 |
| L'esprit AcademyCanton | For-profit trade school | 266 | $12,900 | $22,825 | 90% | $32,015 |
| M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount PleasantMount Pleasant | For-profit trade school | 50 | $17,900 | $6,091 | 86% | $25,195 |
| Metro Detroit Barber CollegeDetroit | Nonprofit trade school | 59 | $14,377 | $15,600 | 100% | n/a |
| Michigan Career and Technical InstitutePlainwell | Public technical school | 118 | $8,805 | $13,118 | 33% | $33,472 |
| Michigan College of Beauty-MonroeMonroe | For-profit trade school | 70 | $17,275 | $13,390 | 74% | $29,732 |
| Michigan College of Beauty-TroyTroy | For-profit trade school | 230 | $21,500 | $18,778 | 69% | $29,850 |
| Mosley School of CosmetologyKentwood | For-profit trade school | 62 | $13,800 | $20,652 | n/a | n/a |
| Motion Picture InstituteTroy | For-profit trade school | 53 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Northwestern Technological InstituteSouthfield | For-profit trade school | 746 | $17,797 | $32,063 | 70% | $43,136 |
| Nuvo College of CosmetologyNorton Shores | For-profit trade school | 96 | $18,500 | $16,001 | 48% | $25,290 |
| P&A Scholars Beauty SchoolDetroit | For-profit trade school | 90 | $19,800 | $12,962 | 74% | $25,010 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Farmington HillsFarmington Hills | For-profit trade school | 99 | $19,750 | $19,885 | 57% | n/a |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Grand RapidsKentwood | For-profit trade school | 86 | $18,150 | $21,767 | 92% | n/a |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Great LakesPort Huron | For-profit trade school | 75 | $16,575 | $18,215 | 83% | $30,325 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-MichiganSterling Heights | For-profit trade school | 136 | $22,575 | $26,897 | 91% | $17,963 |
| Protege AcademyEast Lansing | For-profit trade school | 72 | $20,600 | $12,822 | 77% | $25,254 |
| Ross College-Grand Rapids NorthGrand Rapids | For-profit trade school | 387 | $16,297 | $21,413 | 61% | $34,908 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Ann ArborAnn Arbor | For-profit trade school | 51 | $16,297 | $22,585 | 48% | $35,056 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Battle CreekBattle Creek | For-profit trade school | 50 | $16,297 | $22,008 | 69% | $33,943 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-CantonCanton | For-profit trade school | 92 | $16,297 | $21,202 | 56% | $33,943 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-DavisonDavison | For-profit trade school | 53 | $16,297 | $22,067 | 79% | $35,056 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-FlintFlint | For-profit trade school | 116 | $16,297 | $22,256 | 42% | $33,943 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-KentwoodKentwood | For-profit trade school | 134 | $16,297 | $21,816 | 61% | $34,908 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-LansingLansing | For-profit trade school | 135 | $16,297 | $22,318 | 64% | $34,908 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-MidlandMidland | For-profit trade school | 57 | $16,297 | $21,631 | 92% | $35,056 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-PortagePortage | For-profit trade school | 124 | $16,297 | $21,508 | 66% | $33,943 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Roosevelt ParkRoosevelt Park | For-profit trade school | 130 | $16,297 | $21,518 | 68% | $33,943 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-SaginawSaginaw | For-profit trade school | 84 | $16,297 | $20,796 | 63% | $33,943 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-TaylorTaylor | For-profit trade school | 75 | $16,297 | $21,914 | 54% | $35,078 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-WarrenWarren | For-profit trade school | 237 | $16,297 | $21,546 | 53% | $35,078 |
| Sacred Heart Major SeminaryDetroit | Nonprofit trade school | 178 | $26,150 | n/a | n/a | $55,980 |
| Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-Hair Lab Detroit Barber SchoolSouthgate | For-profit trade school | 57 | $20,520 | $16,972 | 81% | $33,575 |
| The Salon Professional Academy of HollandHolland | For-profit trade school | 82 | $22,320 | $15,683 | 95% | n/a |
| Twin City Beauty CollegeSaint Joseph | For-profit trade school | 274 | $18,500 | $18,882 | 42% | $30,533 |
| Universal Technical Institute-CantonCanton | For-profit trade school | 1,417 | $18,081 | $21,072 | 64% | $67,972 |
| Washtenaw Community CollegeAnn Arbor | Public community or technical college | 7,816 | $2,736 | $3,143 | 29% | $45,076 |
Colleges in Michigan with the most trade programs
- Lansing Community College, Lansing: 15 trade fields
- Delta College, University Center: 14 trade fields
- Macomb Community College, Warren: 13 trade fields
- Oakland Community College, Auburn Hills: 12 trade fields
- Wayne County Community College District, Detroit: 12 trade fields
- Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids: 11 trade fields
- Northern Michigan University, Marquette: 10 trade fields
- Northwestern Michigan College, Traverse City: 10 trade fields
- Mott Community College, Flint: 9 trade fields
- Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Kalamazoo: 9 trade fields
- Kellogg Community College, Battle Creek: 9 trade fields
- Ferris State University, Big Rapids: 8 trade fields
Cities with the most trade schools: Detroit (6), Southfield (3), Troy (3), Grand Rapids (3), Canton (3), Kentwood (3).
Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are in Michigan?
58 schools in Michigan mostly award certificates, and 90 schools including community colleges offer programs in the 19 trades we track.
How much does trade school cost in Michigan?
The median trade school in Michigan charges $17,275 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 Michigan?
Among trade schools with a reported price, Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor has the lowest yearly tuition and fees: $2,736.
Colleges in Michigan · 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.