In Washington, there are 21 vocational trade schools that are less than 2-years institutesand all schools are private - 1 for non-profit, 20 for profit.
A total of 3,345 students have enrolled in the Washington trade schools. The 2024 average tuition & fees is $15,257 over the schools.

Washington Trade Schools Comparison Table

The following table list 21 Washington vocational trade schools with important academic information. You can find detailed tuition and program information at each school's page.

2024 Tuition Comparison Between Washington Trade Schools
School nameLargest ProgramsAverage TuitionStudent Population Students to Faculty
Paul Mitchell the School-Richlandprivate (for-profit)Richland, WA
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$19,844261 15 to 1
Divers Institute of Technologyprivate (for-profit)Seattle, WA
  • Diver, Professional and Instructor
$27,500231 13 to 1
Glen Dow Academy of Hair Designprivate (for-profit)Spokane, WA
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Master Aesthetician/Esthetician
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$15,451100 17 to 1
Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Shorelineprivate (for-profit)Shoreline, WA
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Barbering/Barber
$12,75888 20 to 1
International Air and Hospitality Academyprivate (for-profit)Vancouver, WA
  • Air Transportation (other)
  • Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (other)
  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training
$8,925133 13 to 1
BJ's Beauty & Barber Collegeprivate (for-profit)Tacoma, WA
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$9,66039 3 to 1
Stylemaster College of Hair Designprivate (for-profit)Longview, WA
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$16,50039 13 to 1
KaiStarprivate (for-profit)Federal Way, WA
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$19,250210 26 to 1
Northwest HVAC/R Training Centerprivate (not-for-profit)Spokane, WA
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
$11,50035 18 to 1
Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everettprivate (for-profit)Everett, WA
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$12,758766 20 to 1
Victoria's Academy of Cosmetologyprivate (for-profit)Kennewick, WA
  • Master Aesthetician/Esthetician
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
  • Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$19,50019 5 to 1
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Seattleprivate (for-profit)Seattle, WA
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
$21,000137 20 to 1
Paul Mitchell the School-Spokaneprivate (for-profit)Spokane Valley, WA
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$16,340185 11 to 1
Studio Beauty Schoolprivate (for-profit)Spokane Valley, WA
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Master Aesthetician/Esthetician
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$8,41088 10 to 1
Aveda Institute Portland-Vancouver Campusprivate (for-profit)Vancouver, WA
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design
  • Barbering/Barber
$7,800113 17 to 1
Fosbre Academy of Hair Designprivate (for-profit)Olympia, WA
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Master Aesthetician/Esthetician
$18,47585 11 to 1
International Beauty Education Centerprivate (for-profit)Airway Heights, WA
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Master Aesthetician/Esthetician
  • Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$10,64092 20 to 1
Elite Cosmetology, Barber & Spa Academyprivate (for-profit)Yakima, WA
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Master Aesthetician/Esthetician
$19,200124 20 to 1
Centralia Beauty Collegeprivate (for-profit)Centralia, WA
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$16,10080 10 to 1
Zorganics Institute of Beauty and Wellnessprivate (for-profit)Bellingham, WA
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Master Aesthetician/Esthetician
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design
$8,882- 6 to 1
UEI College-Tacomaprivate (for-profit)Tacoma, WA
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
$19,900520 20 to 1
Average-$15,257 3,345 15 to 1