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Trade and career schools in District of Columbia
District of Columbia has 6 accredited campuses awarding trade and career credentials, 242 credentials a year. The average completion rate is 51% (rank 46 of 53 states), median graduate debt $15,416, and 50% of campuses are for-profit.
6campuses
242credentials / yr
51%avg completion
$15,416median graduate debt
$33,402median earnings, 10 yrs
By trade
Medical assistant programs
3 campuses · $22,291 yr-1 pay Cosmetology schools
2 campuses · $18,343 yr-1 pay Esthetician schools
2 campuses · $18,343 yr-1 pay Barber schools
1 campuses · $18,305 yr-1 pay Dental hygiene programs
1 campuses
3 campuses · $22,291 yr-1 pay Cosmetology schools
2 campuses · $18,343 yr-1 pay Esthetician schools
2 campuses · $18,343 yr-1 pay Barber schools
1 campuses · $18,305 yr-1 pay Dental hygiene programs
1 campuses
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| Campus | City | Type | Trades | Grads / yr | Completion | Grad debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Salon Professional Academy-Washington DC | Washington | for-profit | Esthetics, Cosmetology | 93 | 51% | $6,333 |
| Bennett Career Institute | Washington | for-profit | Cosmetology, Esthetics, Barber | 84 | 51% | $6,333 |
| Career Technical Institute | Washington | for-profit | Medical assistant | 51 | not reported | not reported |
| Howard University | Washington | non-profit | Dental hygiene | 8 | not reported | $24,500 |
| University of the District of Columbia | Washington | Public | Medical assistant | 6 | not reported | $24,872 |
| Saint Michael School of Allied Health (District of Columbia Campus) | Washington | — | Medical assistant | — | not reported | not reported |
Source: the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey, College Scorecard (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026), DAPIP. Ordered by trade credentials awarded.