Virginia Trade Schools Comparison
In Virginia, 35 trade schools are active. For trade school statistics, we only include less than 2 years colleges (both for-profit and not-for-profit schools) offering 1 year and/or 1-2 years certificate programs.
- The 2022 average tuition & fees of trade schools in Virginia is $13,202. The amount is the average over all vocational programs and it may vary by area of study and program length.
- Total 3,045 students have enrolled in trade schools in Virginia.
- The average students to faculty ratio of Virginia trade schools is 12.79 to 1.
- The average financial aid amount received at trade schools in Virginia is $4,283.
- The average graduation rate is 71.2% in Virginia trade schools.
Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
35 Trade Schools in Virginia
| College Name | Tuition & Fees | Student Population | Online Student Population | Graduation Rate | Number of Programs Offered | Financial Aid Amount | Students to Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Mitchell the School-Roanoke Roanoke, VA | $17,783 | 132 | - | 59% | 1 | $5,038 | 10 to 1 |
| Central School of Practical Nursing Norfolk, VA | $7,475 | 28 | - | 92% | 1 | $4,349 | 7 to 1 |
| Suffolk Beauty Academy Norfolk, VA | $16,650 | 12 | - | - | 1 | $1,679 | 6 to 1 |
| Tidewater Tech-Trades Norfolk, VA | $16,337 | 436 | - | 67% | 5 | $7,222 | 12 to 1 |
| Sylvain Melloul International Hair Academy Lynchburg, VA | $17,922 | 138 | - | 69% | 5 | $5,115 | 10 to 1 |
| Staunton School of Cosmetology Staunton, VA | $16,325 | 30 | - | 44% | 1 | $2,953 | 12 to 1 |
| Asher Institute of Hampton Hampton, VA | $17,134 | 8 | 4 | 62% | 3 | $5,360 | 17 to 1 |
| Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center Fishersville, VA | $8,208 | 138 | - | - | - | - | 12 to 1 |
| Virginia Beach City Public Schools School of Practical Nursing Virginia Beach, VA | $5,190 | 52 | - | 43% | 1 | $2,832 | 7 to 1 |
| CET-Alexandria Alexandria, VA | $12,736 | 101 | - | 79% | 2 | $5,959 | 20 to 1 |
| Cayce/Reilly School of Massage Virginia Beach, VA | $10,900 | 42 | - | 89% | 1 | $4,108 | 12 to 1 |
| Henrico County-Saint Marys Hospital School of Practical Nursing Henrico, VA | $1,540 | 104 | - | - | 1 | $4,377 | 10 to 1 |
| Rudy & Kelly Academy, A Paul Mitchell Partner School Virginia Beach, VA | $18,500 | 199 | - | 58% | 1 | $4,550 | 15 to 1 |
| Empire Beauty School-Midlothian Midlothian, VA | $18,750 | 75 | - | 40% | 1 | $5,211 | 18 to 1 |
| Culpeper Cosmetology Training Center Culpeper, VA | $16,500 | 26 | - | 92% | 1 | $3,878 | 13 to 1 |
| Avi Career Training Great Falls, VA | $10,350 | 36 | - | 93% | 5 | $4,230 | 7 to 1 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Tysons Corner McLean, VA | $18,750 | 197 | - | 73% | 1 | $5,791 | 15 to 1 |
| Empire Beauty School-Richmond Richmond, VA | $18,750 | 75 | - | 32% | 1 | $4,671 | 25 to 1 |
| Institute of Advanced Medical Esthetics Ashland, VA | $9,950 | 3 | - | 100% | 2 | $1,073 | 9 to 1 |
| Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage Falls Church, VA | $11,200 | 152 | - | - | 1 | $2,863 | 13 to 1 |
| Cosmopolitan Beauty and Tech School Annandale, VA | $9,500 | 115 | - | - | - | - | 25 to 1 |
| Empire Beauty School-Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, VA | $18,750 | 125 | - | 36% | 1 | $4,674 | 21 to 1 |
| Tomorrow's Image Barber And Beauty Academy of Virginia Newport News, VA | $17,085 | 8 | - | 65% | 2 | $5,605 | 7 to 1 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Woodbridge Woodbridge, VA | $17,648 | 143 | - | 71% | 1 | $6,554 | 15 to 1 |
| The Chrysm Institute of Esthetics Virginia Beach, VA | $9,600 | 165 | - | 90% | 2 | $3,076 | 20 to 1 |
| Luckes Beauty Academy LLC Newport News, VA | $17,100 | 39 | - | - | 1 | $4,535 | 11 to 1 |
| National Personal Training Institute Vienna, VA | $7,750 | 57 | - | - | - | - | 22 to 1 |
| Dermal Science International Aesthetics and Nail Academy Reston, VA | $10,900 | 56 | - | 95% | 5 | $3,672 | 12 to 1 |
| The Esthetic Institute Vienna, VA | $9,000 | 126 | - | - | 2 | $2,932 | 16 to 1 |
| Another Level Barbering and Cosmetology School Petersburg, VA | $14,550 | 7 | - | 100% | 2 | $2,471 | 2 to 1 |
| American Massage & Bodywork Institute Vienna, VA | $10,600 | 99 | - | 92% | 1 | $2,737 | 10 to 1 |
| Kenny's Beauty Academy Arlington, VA | $16,700 | 8 | - | - | 2 | $5,629 | 3 to 1 |
| Bristol School of Hair Design Bristol, VA | $10,700 | 37 | - | 67% | 7 | $4,885 | 15 to 1 |
| Lotus School of Integrated Professions Richmond, VA | $8,050 | 76 | - | - | 4 | $4,397 | 6 to 1 |
| Empire Beauty School-Newport News Newport News, VA | - | - | - | - | 1 | $4,636 | - |
| Average | $13,202 | 3,045 | 4 | 71% | - | $4,283 | 13 to 1 |