21 trade schools · Nevada
Trade schools in Nevada
Nevada has 21 trade schools in our data (2 public, 19 for-profit), and 26 schools in all, counting community colleges, offer certificate or associate programs in the trades we track. Median yearly tuition at trade schools here is $18,000.
Programs by trade in Nevada
Number of schools, including community colleges, with a certificate or associate program in each field.
All 21 trade schools in Nevada
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Hair Design-Las VegasLas Vegas | For-profit trade school | 183 | $24,150 | $18,836 | 86% | $32,813 |
| Advanced Training InstituteLas Vegas | For-profit trade school | 605 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $54,970 |
| Avalon Institute-Las VegasLas Vegas | For-profit trade school | 304 | $18,800 | $15,115 | 82% | $35,090 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Las VegasLas Vegas | For-profit trade school | 429 | $16,757 | $26,855 | 73% | $55,919 |
| Casal Institute of NevadaLas Vegas | For-profit trade school | 271 | $11,684 | $12,931 | 84% | $34,343 |
| European Massage Therapy School-Las VegasLas Vegas | For-profit trade school | 84 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $31,269 |
| Great Basin CollegeElko | Public technical school | 1,900 | $4,200 | $9,357 | n/a | $46,942 |
| International Academy of StyleReno | For-profit trade school | 89 | $19,300 | $14,057 | 97% | $30,654 |
| L Makeup InstituteLas Vegas | For-profit trade school | 73 | $24,050 | $27,699 | 77% | n/a |
| Medspa Academies-National Institute of Modern AestheticsLas Vegas | For-profit trade school | 215 | $18,000 | $21,664 | 90% | $43,303 |
| Milan Institute of Cosmetology-RenoReno | For-profit trade school | 235 | $9,641 | $17,030 | 62% | $27,516 |
| Milan Institute-Las VegasLas Vegas | For-profit trade school | 331 | $13,650 | $19,758 | 58% | $30,613 |
| Milan Institute-SparksSparks | For-profit trade school | 171 | $14,070 | $21,216 | 74% | $38,492 |
| Nevada Career InstituteLas Vegas | For-profit trade school | 461 | $41,540 | $57,259 | 57% | $46,721 |
| Northwest Career CollegeLas Vegas | For-profit trade school | 2,937 | $15,499 | $15,186 | 61% | $35,873 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Las VegasLas Vegas | For-profit trade school | 204 | $21,005 | $29,544 | 59% | $28,155 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-RenoReno | For-profit trade school | 161 | $19,780 | $28,006 | 79% | $30,165 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Las VegasLas Vegas | For-profit trade school | 678 | $16,895 | $39,025 | 64% | $44,191 |
| Sierra Academy of StyleCarson City | For-profit trade school | 160 | $19,700 | $11,140 | 72% | n/a |
| Truckee Meadows Community CollegeReno | Public technical school | 7,681 | $3,502 | $4,948 | n/a | $48,737 |
| United Education Institute-Las VegasLas Vegas | For-profit trade school | 855 | $21,500 | $29,242 | 64% | $36,742 |
Colleges in Nevada with the most trade programs
- College of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas: 15 trade fields
- Western Nevada College, Carson City: 8 trade fields
- Las Vegas College, Las Vegas: 4 trade fields
- Carrington College-Las Vegas, Las Vegas: 3 trade fields
- Carrington College-Reno, Reno: 2 trade fields
Cities with the most trade schools: Las Vegas (14), Reno (4).
Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are in Nevada?
21 schools in Nevada mostly award certificates, and 26 schools including community colleges offer programs in the 19 trades we track.
How much does trade school cost in Nevada?
The median trade school in Nevada charges $18,000 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 Nevada?
Among trade schools with a reported price, Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno has the lowest yearly tuition and fees: $3,502.
Colleges in Nevada · 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.