In Puerto Rico, there are 48 vocational trade schools that are less than 2-years institutesand all schools are private - 1 for non-profit, 47 for profit.
A total of 7,860 students have enrolled in the Puerto Rico trade schools. Among them, 1,889 students enrolled in online exclusively to earn vocational certificates. The 2024 average tuition & fees is $10,866 over the schools.

Puerto Rico Trade Schools Comparison Table

The following table list 48 Puerto Rico vocational trade schools with important academic information. You can find detailed tuition and program information at each school's page.

2024 Tuition Comparison Between Puerto Rico Trade Schools
School nameLargest ProgramsAverage TuitionStudent Population Students to Faculty
Institute of Beauty Careersprivate (for-profit)Arecibo, PR
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design
$10,640131 30 to 1
Emma's Beauty Academy-Mayaguezprivate (for-profit)Mayaguez, PR
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design
  • Make-Up Artist/Specialist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
$11,154235 10 to 1
Modern Hairstyling Institute-Bayamonprivate (for-profit)Bayamon, PR
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Make-Up Artist/Specialist
$9,800171 25 to 1
Modern Hairstyling Institute-Areciboprivate (for-profit)Arecibo, PR
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Make-Up Artist/Specialist
$9,80066 20 to 1
Colegio Mayor de Tecnologia Incprivate (for-profit)Arroyo, PR
  • Welding Technology/Welder
  • Welding Technology/Welder
$7,82560 21 to 1
Institucion Chaviano de Mayaguezprivate (for-profit)Mayaguez, PR
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Apparel and Textile Manufacture
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Upholstery/Upholsterer
$11,100111 17 to 1
Emma's Beauty Academy-Juana Diazprivate (for-profit)Juana Diaz, PR
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Make-Up Artist/Specialist
  • Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
$11,720313 16 to 1
Professional Technical Institutionprivate (for-profit)Bayamon, PR
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Electrician
  • Security System Installation, Repair, and Inspection Technology/Technician
  • Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services (other)
  • Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
  • Mechanics and Repairers
$12,850175 22 to 1
D'Mart Instituteprivate (for-profit)Barranquitas, PR
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Electrician
  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
  • Make-Up Artist/Specialist
$12,050371 17 to 1
Escuela de Peritos Electricistas de Isabela Incprivate (for-profit)Isabela, PR
  • Electrician
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
$9,35077 14 to 1
Academia Serrant Incprivate (for-profit)Ponce, PR
  • Commercial Photography
  • Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training
  • Apparel and Textile Manufacture
  • Fashion/Apparel Design
  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
$8,971190 20 to 1
Advantage Technical Collegeprivate (for-profit)Manati, PR
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
  • Electrician
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
$14,700543 39 to 1
Escuela Tecnica de Electricidadprivate (for-profit)Ponce, PR
  • Electrician
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
  • Solar Energy Technology/Technician
$12,324138 20 to 1
Modern Hairstyling Institute-Carolinaprivate (for-profit)Carolina, PR
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Make-Up Artist/Specialist
$9,800190 25 to 1
IVAEM Collegeprivate (for-profit)Caguas, PR
  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training
  • Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
  • Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
  • Bartending/Bartender
$12,60053 6 to 1
Colegio Educativo Tecnologico Industrial Incprivate (not-for-profit)Arecibo, PR
  • Electrician
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant
$8,65046 9 to 1
Charlie's Guard-Detective Bureau and Academy Incprivate (for-profit)Aguadilla, PR
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (other)
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Medical Office Management/Administration
$11,02545 12 to 1
Cambridge Technical Instituteprivate (for-profit)Caguas, PR
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Electrician
  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
  • Make-Up Artist/Specialist
  • Barbering/Barber
$12,05012 12 to 1
Leston Collegeprivate (for-profit)Bayamon, PR
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
$8,30858 12 to 1
Colegio Tecnico de Electricidad Gallozaprivate (for-profit)Aguada, PR
  • Electrician
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
$9,10011 8 to 1
MyrAngel Beauty Instituteprivate (for-profit)San Lorenzo, PR
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other)
$10,895209 10 to 1
Instituto Educativo Premierprivate (for-profit)Ponce, PR
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Make-Up Artist/Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Barbering/Barber
$10,950282 26 to 1
American Technical Instituteprivate (for-profit)Bayamon, PR
  • Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician
$13,60313 10 to 1
Neo-Esthetique European Instituteprivate (for-profit)San Juan, PR
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Master Aesthetician/Esthetician
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
  • Make-Up Artist/Specialist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
$12,759162 15 to 1
Advantage Technical Collegeprivate (for-profit)San Juan, PR
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Barbering/Barber
$14,700499 45 to 1
Advantage Technical College-Aguadillaprivate (for-profit)Aguadilla, PR
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
  • Electrician
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
$14,700331 48 to 1
Leston College -private (for-profit)Isabela, PR
  • Barbering/Barber
$12,425- -
Average-$10,866 7,860 22 to 1