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Trade and career schools in Nevada
Nevada has 51 accredited campuses awarding trade and career credentials, 8,367 credentials a year. The average completion rate is 70% (rank 8 of 53 states), median graduate debt $8,890, and 77% of campuses are for-profit.
51campuses
8,367credentials / yr
70%avg completion
$8,890median graduate debt
$32,709median earnings, 10 yrs
By trade
CDL / truck driving schools
20 campuses Cosmetology schools
12 campuses · $17,971 yr-1 pay Medical assistant programs
11 campuses · $26,339 yr-1 pay Esthetician schools
10 campuses · $19,439 yr-1 pay Dental assistant schools
9 campuses · $23,319 yr-1 pay Nail technician schools
9 campuses · $19,290 yr-1 pay Medical billing & coding programs
8 campuses · $25,599 yr-1 pay Auto mechanic schools
6 campuses · $30,696 yr-1 pay HVAC schools
6 campuses · $35,509 yr-1 pay Massage therapy schools
6 campuses · $18,834 yr-1 pay EMT & paramedic training
5 campuses · $53,594 yr-1 pay Welding schools
5 campuses · $36,191 yr-1 pay CNA classes
4 campuses Electrician schools
4 campuses · $35,949 yr-1 pay Pharmacy technician programs
4 campuses · $24,149 yr-1 pay Phlebotomy classes
4 campuses Radiology & sonography programs
4 campuses · $56,140 yr-1 pay CNC & machining programs
3 campuses Construction trades programs
3 campuses Culinary & pastry schools
2 campuses · $26,109 yr-1 pay Diesel mechanic schools
2 campuses · $33,046 yr-1 pay LPN / LVN programs
2 campuses Surgical technologist programs
2 campuses · $58,687 yr-1 pay Aviation maintenance (A&P) schools
1 campuses · $41,159 yr-1 pay Dental hygiene programs
1 campuses Plumbing schools
1 campuses
20 campuses Cosmetology schools
12 campuses · $17,971 yr-1 pay Medical assistant programs
11 campuses · $26,339 yr-1 pay Esthetician schools
10 campuses · $19,439 yr-1 pay Dental assistant schools
9 campuses · $23,319 yr-1 pay Nail technician schools
9 campuses · $19,290 yr-1 pay Medical billing & coding programs
8 campuses · $25,599 yr-1 pay Auto mechanic schools
6 campuses · $30,696 yr-1 pay HVAC schools
6 campuses · $35,509 yr-1 pay Massage therapy schools
6 campuses · $18,834 yr-1 pay EMT & paramedic training
5 campuses · $53,594 yr-1 pay Welding schools
5 campuses · $36,191 yr-1 pay CNA classes
4 campuses Electrician schools
4 campuses · $35,949 yr-1 pay Pharmacy technician programs
4 campuses · $24,149 yr-1 pay Phlebotomy classes
4 campuses Radiology & sonography programs
4 campuses · $56,140 yr-1 pay CNC & machining programs
3 campuses Construction trades programs
3 campuses Culinary & pastry schools
2 campuses · $26,109 yr-1 pay Diesel mechanic schools
2 campuses · $33,046 yr-1 pay LPN / LVN programs
2 campuses Surgical technologist programs
2 campuses · $58,687 yr-1 pay Aviation maintenance (A&P) schools
1 campuses · $41,159 yr-1 pay Dental hygiene programs
1 campuses Plumbing schools
1 campuses
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| Campus | City | Type | Trades | Grads / yr | Completion | Grad debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Career College | Las Vegas | for-profit career college | Phlebotomy, Medical assistant, Billing & coding, Dental assisting | 1,252 | 68% | $9,500 |
| Truckee Meadows Community College | Reno | Public college | EMT / paramedic, CNA, Diesel tech, Auto tech | 1,069 | not reported | $11,000 |
| College of Southern Nevada | Las Vegas | Public college | CNA, EMT / paramedic, Phlebotomy, Welding | 832 | not reported | $8,000 |
| Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin | Las Vegas | for-profit career college | Esthetics, Nail tech, Cosmetology | 655 | not reported | not reported |
| United Education Institute-Las Vegas | Las Vegas | for-profit career college | Medical assistant, HVAC, Dental assisting, Electrician | 495 | 53% | $9,500 |
| Advanced Training Institute | Las Vegas | for-profit career college | Electrician, HVAC, Auto tech | 405 | not reported | $7,600 |
| Western Nevada College | Carson City | Public college | CNA, Welding, Auto tech, EMT / paramedic | 405 | not reported | $10,500 |
| Casal Institute of Nevada | Las Vegas | for-profit career college | Esthetics, Cosmetology, Nail tech, Massage therapy | 334 | 70% | $6,333 |
| Great Basin College | Elko | Public college | CNA, EMT / paramedic, Electrician, Welding | 321 | not reported | $15,750 |
| Avalon Institute-Las Vegas | Las Vegas | for-profit career college | Esthetics, Cosmetology | 315 | 84% | $6,332 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas | Las Vegas | for-profit career college | Medical assistant, Imaging tech, Pharmacy tech, Dental assisting | 229 | 57% | $9,500 |
| Carrington College-Las Vegas | Las Vegas | for-profit career college | Medical assistant, Billing & coding, Dental assisting | 187 | 59% | $9,500 |
| Academy of Hair Design-Las Vegas | Las Vegas | for-profit career school | Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail tech | 182 | 85% | $6,333 |
| Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno | Reno | for-profit career college | Esthetics, Nail tech, Cosmetology | 181 | 73% | $6,333 |
| Las Vegas College | Las Vegas | for-profit college | LPN, Phlebotomy, Medical assistant, Billing & coding | 170 | not reported | $8,279 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Las Vegas | Las Vegas | for-profit career college | Aviation maint. | 159 | 80% | $31,500 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Reno | Reno | for-profit career school | Cosmetology, Nail tech | 149 | 75% | $10,500 |
| Nevada Career Institute | Las Vegas | for-profit career college | Medical assistant, Surgical tech, Dental assisting, Billing & coding | 141 | 55% | $9,500 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Las Vegas | Las Vegas | for-profit career school | Cosmetology | 138 | 93% | $13,667 |
| Medspa Academies-National Institute of Modern Aesthetics | Las Vegas | for-profit career college | Esthetics | 128 | 93% | not reported |
| International Academy of Style | Reno | for-profit career school | Esthetics, Nail tech, Cosmetology | 115 | 93% | $6,333 |
| Milan Institute-Las Vegas | Las Vegas | for-profit career college | Esthetics, Nail tech, Medical assistant, Pharmacy tech | 108 | 58% | $6,333 |
| Career College of Northern Nevada | Sparks | for-profit career college | HVAC, Welding, Medical assistant | 87 | not reported | not reported |
| Sierra Academy of Style | Carson City | for-profit career school | Esthetics, Cosmetology, Nail tech | 87 | 76% | not reported |
| European Massage Therapy School-Las Vegas | Las Vegas | for-profit career school | Massage therapy | 66 | not reported | $5,657 |
| L Makeup Institute | Las Vegas | for-profit career college | Cosmetology | 60 | 61% | $6,746 |
| Milan Institute-Sparks | Sparks | for-profit career college | Esthetics, Massage therapy, Medical assistant, Dental assisting | 60 | 62% | $8,124 |
| Carrington College-Reno | Reno | for-profit career college | Medical assistant, Billing & coding | 37 | 42% | $15,188 |
| A-1 Truck Driver Training | Boulder City | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| AM Beauty Institute | Elko | career school | Cosmetology | — | not reported | not reported |
| Advanced Career Institute Las Vegas NV | North Las Vegas | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Ahern ACT, LLC | Las Vegas | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Azzarello's Truck-N-Hoe | Winnemucca | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| CDL Training Las Vegas | Las Vegas | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| D's Trucking School LLC | Minden | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| DTR School of Trucking | Las vegas | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Desert Knight CDL School | Reno | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Desert Knight CDL School | Sparks | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Giron Driving School | Las Vegas | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Great Basin College | Ely | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Great Basin College | Pahrump | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Great Basin College | Winnemucca | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Nevada Desert Truck Driving School | Reno | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Nevada School of Massage Therapy - Las Vegas | Las Vegas | career school | Massage therapy | — | not reported | not reported |
| On the Road Driving School LLC | Las Vegas | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Prestige Nail School | Las Vegas | career school | Nail tech | — | not reported | not reported |
| RTDS. Classroom | Las Vegas | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| RTDS. Yard | Las Vegas | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Truck U CDL Training | Las Vegas | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Western Nevada College | Fallon | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Western Nevada College | Winnemucca | — | CDL | — | 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.