In Ohio, there are 87 vocational trade schools that are less than 2-years institutes. Of these, 45 schools are public and 42 schools are private - 2 for non-profit, 40 for profit.
A total of 9,432 students have enrolled in the Ohio trade schools. The 2024 average tuition & fees is $12,815 over the schools.

Ohio Trade Schools Comparison Table

The following table list 87 Ohio vocational trade schools with important academic information. You can find detailed tuition and program information at each school's page.

2024 Tuition Comparison Between Ohio Trade Schools
School nameLargest ProgramsAverage TuitionStudent Population Students to Faculty
Apollo Career CenterpublicLima, OH
  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
  • Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
  • Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting
  • Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
$725610 4 to 1
Ashland County-West Holmes Career CenterpublicAshland, OH
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (other)
  • Welding Technology/Welder
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Plumbing Technology/Plumber
  • Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
$7,87545 6 to 1
Ashtabula County Technical and Career CampuspublicJefferson, OH
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services (other)
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
  • Welding Technology/Welder
$13,500115 7 to 1
Auburn Career CenterpublicConcord Twp, OH
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Welding Technology/Welder
  • Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
  • Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
$8,375166 5 to 1
Buckeye Hills Career CenterpublicRio Grande, OH
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Welding Technology/Welder
  • Lineworker
$13,820183 9 to 1
Butler Technology and Career Development SchoolspublicMonroe, OH
  • Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
$6,200450 20 to 1
Canton City Schools Adult Career and Technical EducationpublicCanton, OH
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
  • Welding Technology/Welder
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
$15,37592 9 to 1
Central School of Practical Nursingprivate (not-for-profit)Independence, OH
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
$18,30037 5 to 1
Columbiana County Career and Technical CenterpublicLisbon, OH
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Corrections
  • Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other)
$11,40096 7 to 1
EHOVE Career CenterpublicMilan, OH
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other)
  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
$17,993365 7 to 1
Gerbers Akron Beauty Schoolprivate (for-profit)Akron, OH
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
$12,04050 13 to 1
Great Oaks Career CampusespublicCincinnati, OH
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Welding Technology/Welder
  • Construction Trades
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
$6,834154 17 to 1
Hannah E Mullins School of Practical NursingpublicSalem, OH
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
$19,02417 6 to 1
Adult and Community Education-HudsonpublicColumbus, OH
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
$18,00035 9 to 1
Hobart Institute of Welding Technologyprivate (not-for-profit)Troy, OH
  • Welding Technology/Welder
  • Welding Technology/Welder
$22,600396 14 to 1
Ross Medical Education Center-Cincinnatiprivate (for-profit)Cincinnati, OH
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
$16,29769 23 to 1
Medina County Career CenterpublicMedina, OH
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
$8,43132 2 to 1
Miami Valley Career Technology CenterpublicEnglewood, OH
  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
  • Electrician
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
  • Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
$610127 5 to 1
National Beauty Collegeprivate (for-profit)Canton, OH
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
$18,750137 7 to 1
Northern Institute of Cosmetologyprivate (for-profit)Lorain, OH
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
$12,70046 15 to 1
Paramount Beauty Academyprivate (for-profit)Portsmouth, OH
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
$18,95547 12 to 1
Cuyahoga Valley Career CenterpublicBrecksville, OH
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other)
  • Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
$14,500108 6 to 1
Tiffin Academy of Hair Designprivate (for-profit)Tiffin, OH
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
$18,10040 6 to 1
Tri-County Adult Career CenterpublicNelsonville, OH
  • Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
  • Telecommunications Engineering
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
  • Welding Technology/Welder
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other)
$1,88940 9 to 1
Tri-Rivers Career CenterpublicMarion, OH
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
  • Welding Technology/Welder
  • Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
$15,759134 6 to 1
Upper Valley Career CenterpublicPiqua, OH
  • Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other)
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
  • Welding Technology/Welder
  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
  • Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
$17,01085 3 to 1
Portage Lakes Career CenterpublicUniontown, OH
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Welding Technology/Welder
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other)
$18,495162 18 to 1
Greene County Career CenterpublicXenia, OH
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
$5,39818 12 to 1
Hamrick Schoolprivate (for-profit)Medina, OH
  • Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
  • Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
$6,97592 18 to 1
Knox County Career CenterpublicMount Vernon, OH
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting
  • Welding Technology/Welder
$15,243115 3 to 1
Toledo Academy of Beauty Culture-Eastprivate (for-profit)OREGON, OH
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
$8,77738 12 to 1
Brown & Clermont Adult Career CampusespublicBethel, OH
  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other)
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting
  • Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
$92542 4 to 1
Buckeye Joint Vocational SchoolpublicNew Philadelphia, OH
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Lineworker
  • Welding Technology/Welder
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
$11,67565 7 to 1
Sandusky Career CenterpublicSandusky, OH
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
$21,09376 5 to 1
Mid-EastCTC-Adult EducationpublicZanesville, OH
  • Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other)
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting
  • Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
$5,000326 4 to 1
Polaris Career CenterpublicMiddleburg Heights, OH
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Welding Technology/Welder
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
$10,185237 12 to 1
Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical SchoolspublicGroveport, OH
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
  • Welding Technology/Welder
  • Building/Property Maintenance
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
$8,50072 3 to 1
Empire Beauty School-Cincinnatiprivate (for-profit)Cincinnati, OH
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
$19,260145 22 to 1
Mahoning County Career and Technical CenterpublicCanfield, OH
  • Welding Technology/Welder
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting
$9,00073 17 to 1
Pickaway Ross Joint Vocational School DistrictpublicChillicothe, OH
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
  • Lineworker
  • Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
  • Electrician
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
$12,566127 11 to 1
Pioneer Career and Technology CenterpublicShelby, OH
  • Welding Technology/Welder
  • Welding Technology/Welder
  • Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
$1,27833 4 to 1
Scioto County Career Technical CenterpublicLucasville, OH
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist
  • Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
  • Lineworker
  • Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
$12,90569 24 to 1
Trumbull Career & Technical CenterpublicWarren, OH
  • Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other)
$11,50045 7 to 1
Warren County Career CenterpublicLebanon, OH
  • Lineworker
  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Network and System Administration/Administrator
$12,800189 12 to 1
Pike County Joint Vocational School DistrictpublicPiketon, OH
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting
  • Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
$99017 10 to 1
Lorain County Joint Vocational School DistrictpublicOberlin, OH
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Welding Technology/Welder
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
  • Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
$7,05088 8 to 1
Ohio Media School-Valley Viewprivate (for-profit)Valley View, OH
  • Radio and Television
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • Recording Arts Technology/Technician
  • Sports Communication
  • Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (other)
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
$18,84087 15 to 1
Penta County Joint Vocational SchoolpublicPerrysburg, OH
  • Welding Technology/Welder
$5,52345 10 to 1
Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking CountypublicNewark, OH
  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting
  • Lineworker
  • Welding Technology/Welder
$852176 12 to 1
Washington County Career Center-Adult Technical TrainingpublicMarietta, OH
  • Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
  • Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
  • Industrial Technology/Technician
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Welding Technology/Welder
$5,020211 5 to 1
Ohio Media School-Cincinnatiprivate (for-profit)Norwood, OH
  • Radio and Television
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • Recording Arts Technology/Technician
  • Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (other)
  • Sports Communication
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
$18,47086 12 to 1
Vantage Career CenterpublicVan Wert, OH
  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
  • Welding Technology/Welder
$770115 21 to 1
Vanguard-Sentinel Adult Career and Technology CenterpublicFremont, OH
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Welding Technology/Welder
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)
  • Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
  • Lineworker
$7,10029 5 to 1
Wayne County Schools Career CenterpublicSmithville, OH
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
  • Welding Technology/Welder
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
  • Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
$14,637126 5 to 1
Orion Instituteprivate (for-profit)Perrysburg, OH
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
$11,98874 7 to 1
Aveda Fredric's Institute-Cincinnatiprivate (for-profit)West Chester, OH
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
$21,575432 21 to 1
Dental Assistant Pro LLC-Columbusprivate (for-profit)Westerville, OH
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
$3,57513 7 to 1
Dental Assistant Pro-Lebanonprivate (for-profit)Lebanon, OH
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
$3,5758 8 to 1
Elite Welding Academy LLCprivate (for-profit)Cincinnati, OH
  • Welding Technology/Welder
  • Welding Technology/Welder
$12,80049 16 to 1
International Culinary Arts and Sciences Instituteprivate (for-profit)Chesterland, OH
  • Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training
  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training
  • Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
$24,61535 12 to 1
Ohio Media School-Columbusprivate (for-profit)Columbus, OH
  • Radio and Television
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • Recording Arts Technology/Technician
  • Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (other)
  • Sports Communication
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
$18,47073 9 to 1
Aveda Institute-Columbusprivate (for-profit)Columbus, OH
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$22,989251 14 to 1
Paul Mitchell the School-Cincinnatiprivate (for-profit)Cincinnati, OH
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$18,915241 18 to 1
Paul Mitchell the School-Clevelandprivate (for-profit)Twinsburg, OH
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design
$17,602142 20 to 1
Paul Mitchell the School-Columbusprivate (for-profit)Columbus, OH
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
$17,677143 20 to 1
Four County Career CenterpublicArchbold, OH
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
$1,50088 3 to 1
Ross Medical Education Center-Nilesprivate (for-profit)Niles, OH
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
$16,29762 12 to 1
Ross Medical Education Center-Daytonprivate (for-profit)Dayton, OH
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
$16,29782 21 to 1
Ross Medical Education Center-Ontarioprivate (for-profit)Ontario, OH
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
$16,29737 37 to 1
Paul Mitchell the School-Toledoprivate (for-profit)Sylvania, OH
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$18,915169 17 to 1
Ross Medical Education Center-Elyriaprivate (for-profit)Elyria, OH
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
$16,29750 25 to 1
Apex Academy Hair Skin Nails School of Cosmetologyprivate (for-profit)Ontario, OH
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
$13,50030 6 to 1
Elite Academy of Hair Designprivate (for-profit)Bridgeport, OH
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
$17,00056 12 to 1
Elite Welding Academy South Pointprivate (for-profit)South Point, OH
  • Welding Technology/Welder
$12,8008 12 to 1
Ohio Business College-Dayton-Driving Academyprivate (for-profit)Trotwood, OH
  • Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
  • Electrician
$5,800122 11 to 1
Hair Academyprivate (for-profit)Chillicothe, OH
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other)
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other)
$20,75030 13 to 1
Adult & Community Education, Columbus City Schools - Fort Hayes CareerpublicColumbus, OH
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
$7,200- -
New Castle School of Trades - East Liverpool Campusprivate (for-profit)East Liverpool, OH
  • Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
$20,442- -
Valley College - Fairlawn - School of Nursingprivate (for-profit)Fairlawn, OH
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
$18,625- -
Average-$12,815 9,432 12 to 1