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Trade and career schools in Virginia
Virginia has 158 accredited campuses awarding trade and career credentials, 9,163 credentials a year. The average completion rate is 57% (rank 37 of 53 states), median graduate debt $10,667, and 53% of campuses are for-profit.
158campuses
9,163credentials / yr
57%avg completion
$10,667median graduate debt
$34,362median earnings, 10 yrs
By trade
CDL / truck driving schools
74 campuses · $36,942 yr-1 pay LPN / LVN programs
28 campuses · $36,971 yr-1 pay Cosmetology schools
26 campuses · $18,726 yr-1 pay HVAC schools
24 campuses · $29,083 yr-1 pay Medical assistant programs
23 campuses · $33,634 yr-1 pay EMT & paramedic training
20 campuses · $42,832 yr-1 pay Welding schools
20 campuses · $33,825 yr-1 pay Medical billing & coding programs
19 campuses · $25,018 yr-1 pay Electrician schools
16 campuses · $38,419 yr-1 pay Auto mechanic schools
15 campuses · $29,092 yr-1 pay Massage therapy schools
14 campuses · $20,654 yr-1 pay Radiology & sonography programs
13 campuses · $47,940 yr-1 pay Culinary & pastry schools
12 campuses · $22,745 yr-1 pay Esthetician schools
11 campuses · $22,010 yr-1 pay Dental assistant schools
10 campuses · $21,572 yr-1 pay CNC & machining programs
9 campuses · $31,371 yr-1 pay Surgical technologist programs
8 campuses · $47,479 yr-1 pay Barber schools
7 campuses · $19,407 yr-1 pay Diesel mechanic schools
5 campuses · $33,571 yr-1 pay Aviation maintenance (A&P) schools
4 campuses · $40,016 yr-1 pay Dental hygiene programs
4 campuses · $55,728 yr-1 pay Construction trades programs
3 campuses · $25,461 yr-1 pay CNA classes
2 campuses · $39,460 yr-1 pay Phlebotomy classes
2 campuses Nail technician schools
1 campuses Pharmacy technician programs
1 campuses
74 campuses · $36,942 yr-1 pay LPN / LVN programs
28 campuses · $36,971 yr-1 pay Cosmetology schools
26 campuses · $18,726 yr-1 pay HVAC schools
24 campuses · $29,083 yr-1 pay Medical assistant programs
23 campuses · $33,634 yr-1 pay EMT & paramedic training
20 campuses · $42,832 yr-1 pay Welding schools
20 campuses · $33,825 yr-1 pay Medical billing & coding programs
19 campuses · $25,018 yr-1 pay Electrician schools
16 campuses · $38,419 yr-1 pay Auto mechanic schools
15 campuses · $29,092 yr-1 pay Massage therapy schools
14 campuses · $20,654 yr-1 pay Radiology & sonography programs
13 campuses · $47,940 yr-1 pay Culinary & pastry schools
12 campuses · $22,745 yr-1 pay Esthetician schools
11 campuses · $22,010 yr-1 pay Dental assistant schools
10 campuses · $21,572 yr-1 pay CNC & machining programs
9 campuses · $31,371 yr-1 pay Surgical technologist programs
8 campuses · $47,479 yr-1 pay Barber schools
7 campuses · $19,407 yr-1 pay Diesel mechanic schools
5 campuses · $33,571 yr-1 pay Aviation maintenance (A&P) schools
4 campuses · $40,016 yr-1 pay Dental hygiene programs
4 campuses · $55,728 yr-1 pay Construction trades programs
3 campuses · $25,461 yr-1 pay CNA classes
2 campuses · $39,460 yr-1 pay Phlebotomy classes
2 campuses Nail technician schools
1 campuses Pharmacy technician programs
1 campuses
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| Campus | City | Type | Trades | Grads / yr | Completion | Grad debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECPI University | Virginia Beach | for-profit university | LPN, Medical assistant, Culinary, Imaging tech | 1,310 | not reported | $20,000 |
| Tidewater Community College | Norfolk | Public community college | Auto tech, Electrician, Medical assistant, EMT / paramedic | 630 | 32% | $10,000 |
| Tidewater Tech-Trades | Norfolk | for-profit career school | Welding, HVAC, Construction, Auto tech | 475 | 71% | $9,500 |
| Advanced Technology Institute | Virginia Beach | for-profit career college | CDL, Auto tech, Welding, HVAC | 328 | 79% | $14,873 |
| Central Virginia Community College | Lynchburg | Public community college | EMT / paramedic, Welding, Machinist, HVAC | 327 | 45% | $8,625 |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Annandale | Public community college | Auto tech, Imaging tech, Medical assistant, HVAC | 314 | 33% | $11,000 |
| Virginia Western Community College | Roanoke | Public community college | Imaging tech, Dental hygiene, HVAC, Welding | 236 | 40% | $11,000 |
| The Chrysm Institute of Esthetics | Virginia Beach | for-profit career college | Esthetics, Cosmetology | 206 | 81% | $6,333 |
| Southside Virginia Community College | Alberta | Public community college | LPN, Welding, Culinary, Auto tech | 201 | 42% | not reported |
| Danville Community College | Danville | Public community college | Welding, Machinist, LPN, HVAC | 191 | 39% | $9,000 |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Abingdon | Public community college | Electrician, Welding, HVAC, LPN | 187 | 40% | not reported |
| Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Lafayette-Arlington | Arlington | for-profit career college | Esthetics, Cosmetology | 174 | not reported | $7,916 |
| Rappahannock Community College | Glenns | Public community college | LPN, Culinary, Diesel tech, HVAC | 166 | 45% | not reported |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Richmond | Public community college | Billing & coding, Culinary, Auto tech, Dental assisting | 162 | 32% | $10,500 |
| The Esthetic Institute | Vienna | for-profit career college | Esthetics, Cosmetology | 160 | 89% | not reported |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach | non-profit college | LPN, Medical assistant, Billing & coding | 158 | not reported | $21,549 |
| Centura College-Chesapeake | Chesapeake | for-profit college | Esthetics, Massage therapy | 156 | not reported | not reported |
| New River Community College | Dublin | Public community college | Welding, Electrician, Billing & coding, Auto tech | 156 | 50% | $9,000 |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Cedar Bluff | Public community college | Welding, EMT / paramedic, Billing & coding, HVAC | 153 | 46% | not reported |
| Fortis College-Richmond | Richmond | for-profit career college | HVAC, Medical assistant, Massage therapy, LPN | 148 | 50% | $9,500 |
| Wytheville Community College | Wytheville | Public community college | Electrician, Dental hygiene, Billing & coding, Welding | 147 | 47% | $7,500 |
| Mountain Empire Community College | Big Stone Gap | Public community college | Welding, LPN, EMT / paramedic, HVAC | 136 | 48% | not reported |
| Lotus Professional College | Richmond | for-profit college | Esthetics, Massage therapy, Cosmetology | 119 | not reported | not reported |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Martinsville | Public community college | Welding, EMT / paramedic, Medical assistant, Auto tech | 115 | 42% | not reported |
| Centura College-Norfolk | Norfolk | for-profit career college | Electrician, Construction, Billing & coding, Dental assisting | 109 | 73% | $14,750 |
| Eastern Virginia Career College | Fredericksburg | for-profit career college | Esthetics, Medical assistant, LPN, Phlebotomy | 106 | 66% | $10,500 |
| Brightpoint Community College | Chester | Public community college | Welding, Electrician, Massage therapy, HVAC | 100 | 38% | $9,500 |
| Blue Ridge Community College | Weyers Cave | Public community college | Aviation maint., EMT / paramedic, Electrician, Auto tech | 94 | 40% | $10,409 |
| Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage | Falls Church | for-profit career school | Massage therapy | 94 | not reported | $6,333 |
| Rudy & Kelly Academy, A Paul Mitchell Partner School | Virginia Beach | for-profit career school | Cosmetology | 91 | 73% | $12,500 |
| Centura College-Newport News | Newport News | for-profit career college | HVAC, Massage therapy | 90 | 75% | $14,750 |
| American National University | Salem | for-profit university | Billing & coding, Medical assistant | 85 | not reported | $12,814 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Norfolk | Norfolk | for-profit career college | Aviation maint. | 82 | 79% | $29,375 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Manassas | Manassas | for-profit career college | Aviation maint. | 81 | 82% | $31,959 |
| Centura College-Richmond Main | North Chesterfield | for-profit career college | HVAC, Welding, Electrician | 80 | not reported | not reported |
| Columbia College | Vienna | for-profit career college | Massage therapy, Culinary | 80 | 80% | $7,940 |
| Chester Career College | Chester | for-profit career college | CNA, Phlebotomy, Massage therapy, Medical assistant | 78 | 63% | $19,879 |
| Sylvain Melloul International Hair Academy | Lynchburg | for-profit career school | Cosmetology, Massage therapy, Barber, Esthetics | 78 | 50% | $9,500 |
| American Massage & Bodywork Institute | Vienna | for-profit career college | Massage therapy | 76 | not reported | not reported |
| Eastern Shore Community College | Melfa | Public community college | LPN, Welding, Medical assistant, Auto tech | 76 | 41% | not reported |
| Medical Solutions Academy | Danville | for-profit career school | CNA, Medical assistant, LPN | 76 | 94% | not reported |
| Cayce/Reilly School of Massage | Virginia Beach | non-profit career school | Massage therapy | 75 | 90% | not reported |
| Dermal Science International Aesthetics and Nail Academy | Reston | for-profit career school | Cosmetology, Esthetics | 75 | 94% | not reported |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | Charlottesville | Public community college | Imaging tech, Culinary, LPN, Billing & coding | 74 | 39% | $8,750 |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Middletown | Public community college | EMT / paramedic, LPN, Surgical tech, Billing & coding | 71 | 45% | $9,750 |
| Empire Beauty School-Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach | for-profit career school | Cosmetology | 69 | 37% | $13,583 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Tysons Corner | McLean | for-profit career school | Cosmetology | 66 | not reported | not reported |
| Mountain Gateway Community College | Clifton Forge | Public community college | Electrician, LPN, Culinary, Welding | 62 | 38% | $9,182 |
| Riverside College of Health Careers | Newport News | non-profit college | LPN, Imaging tech, Medical assistant, Surgical tech | 58 | not reported | $14,787 |
| Fortis College-Norfolk | Norfolk | for-profit career college | Medical assistant, LPN, Dental assisting, Massage therapy | 55 | 30% | $9,500 |
| CET-Alexandria | Alexandria | non-profit career school | HVAC, Construction | 51 | not reported | not reported |
| Asher Institute of Hampton | Hampton | for-profit career college | Cosmetology, Barber | 50 | not reported | not reported |
| Germanna Community College | Locust Grove | Public community college | Medical assistant, Auto tech, LPN, Dental assisting | 50 | 47% | $8,400 |
| Avi Career Training | Great Falls | for-profit career school | Esthetics, Cosmetology | 48 | 86% | $6,333 |
| Virginia Peninsula Community College | Hampton | Public community college | Dental hygiene, EMT / paramedic, Auto tech, HVAC | 45 | 34% | $9,500 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Roanoke | Roanoke | for-profit career school | Cosmetology | 41 | 59% | $9,833 |
| Institute of Advanced Medical Esthetics | Ashland | for-profit career college | Esthetics, Cosmetology | 39 | 100% | not reported |
| Empire Beauty School-Midlothian | Midlothian | for-profit career school | Cosmetology | 29 | 44% | $10,667 |
| Culpeper Cosmetology Training Center | Culpeper | Public community college | Cosmetology | 28 | 88% | not reported |
| Henrico County-Saint Marys Hospital School of Practical Nursing | Richmond | Public community college | LPN | 28 | not reported | not reported |
| Empire Beauty School-Richmond | Richmond | for-profit career school | Cosmetology | 27 | 39% | $10,667 |
| Empire Beauty School-Newport News | Newport News | for-profit career school | Cosmetology | 26 | 50% | $10,667 |
| Paul D Camp Community College | Franklin | Public community college | Electrician, HVAC, LPN, Welding | 24 | 36% | $6,880 |
| Centura College-Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach | for-profit career college | HVAC | 22 | 71% | $14,750 |
| Crown Cutz Academy Bristol | Bristol | for-profit career school | Esthetics, Barber, Nail tech, Cosmetology | 22 | not reported | not reported |
| Southside College of Health Sciences | Colonial Heights | non-profit career college | Imaging tech | 21 | not reported | $13,758 |
| Another Level Barbering and Cosmetology School | Petersburg | for-profit career school | Barber, Cosmetology | 20 | 100% | $11,833 |
| Centra College | Lynchburg | non-profit college | LPN | 20 | not reported | $15,250 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Woodbridge | Woodbridge | for-profit career school | Cosmetology | 18 | not reported | not reported |
| Tomorrow's Image Barber And Beauty Academy of Virginia | Newport News | for-profit career school | Barber, Cosmetology | 16 | 46% | $12,179 |
| South University-Richmond | Glen Allen | for-profit university | Medical assistant | 14 | not reported | $26,123 |
| Radford University | Radford | Public university | Medical assistant | 13 | not reported | $24,000 |
| Staunton School of Cosmetology | Staunton | for-profit career school | Cosmetology | 13 | 71% | not reported |
| Bon Secours St Mary's Hospital School of Medical Imaging | Richmond | non-profit career school | Imaging tech | 12 | not reported | not reported |
| Sovah School of Health Professions | Danville | for-profit career school | Imaging tech | 12 | not reported | not reported |
| Sentara College of Health Sciences | Chesapeake | non-profit college | Surgical tech | 11 | not reported | $19,450 |
| Jazz Barber and Hairstyling Academy | Petersburg | for-profit career school | Barber, Cosmetology | 9 | 67% | not reported |
| Luckes Beauty Academy LLC | Newport News | for-profit career school | Cosmetology | 9 | 25% | not reported |
| South University-Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach | for-profit university | Medical assistant | 5 | not reported | $26,123 |
| Liberty University | Lynchburg | non-profit university | Aviation maint. | 4 | not reported | $24,500 |
| 1St Cdl Training Center of Nova | Alexandria | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| 2020 Cdl Driving School | Fredericksburg | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| 5 Star Cdl Training Llc | Richmond | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| AAA Cdl School Llc | Manassas | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Abbott Bus Lines Inc | Roanoke | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Advanced Technology Institute | Norfolk | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Alliance Medical & Health Sciences College, Inc. | Richmond | career school | Medical assistant | — | not reported | not reported |
| America Pro CDL School | Fredericksburg | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| America School of Nursing and Allied Health | Woodbridge | career school | Medical assistant | — | not reported | not reported |
| Amherst County Bus Garage | Amherst | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Appalachian Freight Carriers Inc. | Edinburg | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Arlington Public Schools | Arlington | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Bland County Public Schools | Bastian | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Blue Ridge Entry Level Driver Training LLC | Bassett | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital School of Medical Imaging | Richmond | career school | Medical assistant, Imaging tech | — | not reported | not reported |
| C.W. Wright Construction Company, LLC | South Chesterfield | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| CJ Hair School | Fairfax | career school | Cosmetology | — | not reported | not reported |
| Carroll County Public Schools Division (CCPSD) | Hillsville | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Cds Tractor Trailer Training - Chester | Chester | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Cds Tractor Trailer Training - Norfolk | Chesapeake | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Cds Tractor Trailer Training - Roanoke | Roanoke | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Cds Tractor Trailer Training - Woodford | Woodford | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Charles City County Public Schools | Charles City | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Charlotte County Public Schools | Charlotte Court House | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| City of Colonial Heights Public Schools | Colonial Heights | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| City of Portsmouth Public Utilities | Portsmouth | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Crossroads Consultant LLC | Stafford | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Crossroads Consultant LLC | Woodbridge | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Cumberland County Public Schools | Cumberland | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Dickenson County Public Schools | Clintwood | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Dudley's CDL School | Newport News | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Franklin County Public Schools | Rocky Mount | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Fredericksburg City Public Schools | Fredericksburg | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Galax City Public Schools | Galax | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Gilco Transport Services | Portsmouth | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Giles County Public Schools | Pearisburg | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Goochland County Public Schools | Oilville | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Grayson County School Board | Independence | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Greensville County Public School | Emporia | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Henry County Public Schools | Collinsville | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Henry County Public Schools | Martinsville | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Highway Driving School Llc | Nokesville | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Joey Quick Turns | Sterling | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| King and Queen County Schools | St. Stephens Church | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Lee County public Schools | Jonesville | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Lido Cdl School | Alexandria | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Lunenburg County Public Schools | Kenbridge | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Martinsville City Public Schools | Martinsville | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Mountain Gateway Community College | Roanoke | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| New Line Institute Inc | Vernon Hill | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Orange County Public Schools | Orange | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Petersburg City Public Schools | Petersburg | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Phoenix Construction of Virginia LLC | Pounding Mill | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Portsmouth Public Schools | Portsmouth | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Prince Edward County Public Schools | Farmville | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Public School System | Abingdon | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Public School Transportation Department | Lawrenceville | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| RCC/Warsaw | Warsaw | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| RCC/Warsaw/TF | Tappahannock | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Rappahannock Community College | gloucester | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Rappahannock Community College/Glenns | Glenns | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Rockbridge County Public Schools | Lexington | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Rockingham Driving CDL Institute LLC | Broadway | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Rockingham Driving CDL Institute LLC | Timberville | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| SVCC Truck Driver Training School | Blackstone | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| SVCC Truck Driver Training School | South Boston | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Same Day Submission | Brambleton | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Smyth County School Board | Marion | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Sussex County Public Schools | Stony Creek | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Svcc/Tdts | Emporia | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Tidewater Community College | Suffolk | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Tri County Driving Academy Inc | Lebanon | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Va Driving Schools | Manassas | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Virginia Barber School | Richmond | career school | Barber | — | not reported | not reported |
| Wise County Schools | Wise | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Wythe County Public Schools | Wytheville | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Wytheville Community College | Galax | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| s d dunn hauling | Colonial Heights | — | 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.