Arizona Trade Schools
Arizona is buzzing with opportunities for skilled workers, especially in industries that keep our state running.
Over the past year, Arizona has added an impressive 56,900 jobs, with health care and social assistance leading the way, creating 24,000 positions. The trade, transportation, and utilities sectors also saw substantial growth with 9,500 new opportunities.
The state’s commitment to improving livelihoods is evident with its minimum wage increasing for the ninth consecutive year, now at $14.70 per hour as of 2025—more than double the federal minimum wage.
Arizona’s booming economy provides exciting possibilities for those pursuing careers in hands-on, essential industries. Whether you’re interested in welding, truck driving, or healthcare support, there’s a growing demand for skilled workers ready to make an impact. Explore the trade schools in your area and discover how you can turn these opportunities into a rewarding career in Arizona!
Allen School-Phoenix - Estimated Cost: $20,593
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
Medical & Nursing Trade SchoolsSchool Details
Programs offered:
Medical & Nursing
APC Crane Training
Location: VariousPrograms Offered:
Heavy Equipment Operator Trade SchoolsSchool Details
APC Crane training offers classroom and field training in classrooms across the country in a variety of cities. They only offer training and certification for crane operators. Courses include aerial lift, forklift, mobile crane operator, overhead crane training, rigging, and signalperson.
Arizona Academy of Beauty - Estimated Cost: $14,622
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
Cosmetology Trade SchoolsSchool Details
Programs offered:
Cosmetologist
Arizona College - Estimated Cost: $25,807
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
Medical & Nursing Trade SchoolsSchool Details
Programs offered:
Medical & Nursing
Arizona Culinary Institute - Estimated Cost: $37,011
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
Culinary Trade SchoolsSchool Details
Programs offered:
Culinary
Arizona Western College - Estimated Cost: $9,487
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
Automotive Trade Schools, Carpenter Trade Schools, Construction Trade Schools, Culinary Trade Schools, Firefighter Trade Schools, HVAC/R Trade Schools, Welding Trade SchoolsSchool Details
Programs offered:
HVAC, Automotive, Solar, Manufacturing, Construction, Carpenter, Culinary, Welding, Firefighter
Avalon Institute-Phoenix - Estimated Cost: $17,617
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
Cosmetology Trade SchoolsSchool Details
Programs offered:
Cosmetologist
Aveda Institute-Tucson - Estimated Cost: $15,170
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
Cosmetology Trade SchoolsSchool Details
Programs offered:
Cosmetologist
Brookline College-Tucson - Estimated Cost: $20,997
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
Medical & Nursing Trade SchoolsSchool Details
Programs offered:
Medical & Nursing
Carrington College-Phoenix North - Estimated Cost: $26,788
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
Medical & Nursing Trade SchoolsSchool Details
Programs offered:
Medical & Nursing
Caterpillar Operator Training
Location: VariosPrograms Offered:
Heavy Equipment Operator Trade SchoolsSchool Details
Caterpillar offers hands-on and classroom training in their Edwards, Illinois and Tinaja Hills, Arizona facilities.
Central Arizona College - Estimated Cost: $6,945
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
School Details
Programs offered:
Multiple programs available across a variety of trade sectors. Basically, too many for us to list here! Visit the school website for more details.
Chandler-Gilbert Community College - Estimated Cost: $13,111
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
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Programs offered:
Multiple programs available across a variety of trade sectors. Basically, too many for us to list here! Visit the school website for more details.
Charles of Italy Beauty College - Estimated Cost: $11,932
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
Cosmetology Trade SchoolsSchool Details
Programs offered:
Cosmetologist
Cochise County Community College District - Estimated Cost: $7,759
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
School Details
Programs offered:
Multiple programs available across a variety of trade sectors. Basically, too many for us to list here! Visit the school website for more details.
Coconino Community College - Estimated Cost: $10,730
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
School Details
Programs offered:
Multiple programs available across a variety of trade sectors. Basically, too many for us to list here! Visit the school website for more details.
Commercial Divers International - Estimated Cost: $29,823
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
Commercial Diver Trade SchoolsSchool Details
Programs offered:
Commercial Diver
Crane Inspection & Certification Bureau (CICB)
Location: VariousPrograms Offered:
Heavy Equipment Operator Trade SchoolsSchool Details
CICB has been training crane and rigging professionals since 1969. They have locations in Florida, Texas, and Arizona.
East Valley Institute of Technology - Estimated Cost: NA
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
Automotive Trade Schools, Cosmetology Trade Schools, HVAC/R Trade Schools, Medical & Nursing Trade Schools, Plumbing Trade Schools, Welding Trade SchoolsSchool Details
Programs offered:
Medical & Nursing
Eastern Arizona College - Estimated Cost: $8,594
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
School Details
Programs offered:
Multiple programs available across a variety of trade sectors. Basically, too many for us to list here! Visit the school website for more details.
Empire Beauty School-Tucson - Estimated Cost: $16,142
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
Cosmetology Trade SchoolsSchool Details
Programs offered:
Cosmetologist
Estrella Mountain Community College - Estimated Cost: $11,420
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
School Details
Programs offered:
Multiple programs available across a variety of trade sectors. Basically, too many for us to list here! Visit the school website for more details.
GateWay Community College - Estimated Cost: $12,786
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
School Details
Programs offered:
Multiple programs available across a variety of trade sectors. Basically, too many for us to list here! Visit the school website for more details.
GateWay Community College-Central City - Estimated Cost: $11,749
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
Cosmetology Trade SchoolsSchool Details
Programs offered:
Cosmetologist
Glendale Community College - Estimated Cost: $11,359
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
School Details
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HDS Truck Driving Institute - Estimated Cost: $22,610
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
Commercial Driver Trade SchoolsSchool Details
Programs offered:
Commercial Driver
International Barber College - Estimated Cost: $13,615
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
Barber Trade SchoolsSchool Details
Programs offered:
Barber
International School of Cosmetology - Estimated Cost: $17,225
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
Cosmetology Trade SchoolsSchool Details
Programs offered:
Cosmetologist
International Union of Operating Engineers - Estimated Cost: NA
Location: VariousPrograms Offered:
Heavy Equipment Operator Trade SchoolsSchool Details
With over 1,000 instructors and many locations throughout the United States and Canada, IUOE is a great choice for learning how to handle heavy duty equipment. Each location offers different types of opportunities for training and apprenticeships. Classroom instruction, simulators, and working onsite with an experienced journeyman are all parts of the training you will receive.
No data is available for costs, you will need to contact the school to get more information.
Kino College - Estimated Cost: $28,197
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
Medical & Nursing Trade SchoolsSchool Details
Programs offered:
Medical & Nursing
Kor Beauty Academy - Estimated Cost: $11,159
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
Cosmetology Trade SchoolsSchool Details
Programs offered:
Cosmetologist
Mesa Community College - Estimated Cost: $12,360
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
School Details
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Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute - Estimated Cost: $22,312
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
Welding Trade SchoolsSchool Details
Programs offered:
Welding
Mohave Community College - Estimated Cost: $5,576
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
School Details
Programs offered:
National Tractor Trailer School - Estimated Cost: NA
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
Commercial Driver Trade SchoolsSchool Details
Programs offered:
Commercial Driver
Northland Pioneer College - Estimated Cost: $10,593
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
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Paradise Valley Community College - Estimated Cost: $12,116
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
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Paul Mitchell the School-Phoenix - Estimated Cost: $18,991
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
Cosmetology Trade SchoolsSchool Details
Programs offered:
Cosmetologist
Penrose Academy - Estimated Cost: $16,868
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
Cosmetology Trade SchoolsSchool Details
Programs offered:
Cosmetologist
Phoenix College - Estimated Cost: $11,555
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
School Details
Programs offered:
Multiple programs available across a variety of trade sectors. Basically, too many for us to list here! Visit the school website for more details.
Pima Community College - Estimated Cost: $3,523
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
School Details
Programs offered:
Multiple programs available across a variety of trade sectors. Basically, too many for us to list here! Visit the school website for more details.
Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix - Estimated Cost: $19,082
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
Veterinary Assistant Trade SchoolsSchool Details
Programs offered:
Veterinary Assistant
Pure Aesthetics Natural Skincare School - Estimated Cost: $17,469
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
Cosmetology Trade SchoolsSchool Details
Programs offered:
Cosmetologist
Refrigeration School Inc - Estimated Cost: $24,120
Location: ArizonaSchool Details
Programs offered:
Welding, HVAC, Electrical,
Regional Center for Border Health - Estimated Cost: $3,438
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
Medical & Nursing Trade SchoolsSchool Details
Programs offered:
Medical & Nursing
Rio Salado College - Estimated Cost: $6,834
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
Automotive Trade Schools, Aviation & Aircraft Mechanic Trade Schools, Construction Trade Schools, Criminal Justice Trade Schools, Electrician Trade Schools, Plumbing Trade Schools, Welding Trade SchoolsSchool Details
Programs offered:
Multiple programs available across a variety of trade sectors. Basically, too many for us to list here! Visit the school website for more details.
Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery - Estimated Cost: $24,689
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
Musical Instrument Repair SchoolsSchool Details
Programs offered:
Musical Instrument Repair
Scottsdale Community College - Estimated Cost: $13,627
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
School Details
Programs offered:
Multiple programs available across a variety of trade sectors. Basically, too many for us to list here! Visit the school website for more details.
Sonoran Desert Institute - Estimated Cost: $16,873
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
Gunsmith Trade SchoolsSchool Details
Programs offered:
Multiple programs available across a variety of trade sectors. Basically, too many for us to list here! Visit the school website for more details.
South Mountain Community College - Estimated Cost: $11,676
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
School Details
Programs offered:
Multiple programs available across a variety of trade sectors. Basically, too many for us to list here! Visit the school website for more details.
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts - Estimated Cost: $52,605
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
School Details
Programs offered:
Health & Beauty
Studio Academy of Beauty - Estimated Cost: $17,932
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
Cosmetology Trade SchoolsSchool Details
Programs offered:
Cosmetologist
Tohono O’odham Community College - Estimated Cost: $492
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
School Details
Programs offered:
Multiple programs available across a variety of trade sectors. Basically, too many for us to list here! Visit the school website for more details.
Tucson College of Beauty - Estimated Cost: $17,614
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
Cosmetology Trade SchoolsSchool Details
Programs offered:
Cosmetologist
Turning Point Beauty College - Estimated Cost: $14,151
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
Cosmetology Trade SchoolsSchool Details
Programs offered:
Cosmetologist
UEI College-Phoenix - Estimated Cost: $36,067
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
Medical & Nursing Trade SchoolsSchool Details
Programs offered:
Medical & Nursing
United Education Institute – UEI College – Phoenix - Estimated Cost: $33,574.00
Location: ArizonaUnited Education Institute-UEI College-Mesa - Estimated Cost: NA
Location: ArizonaUniversal Technical Institute - Estimated Cost: $23,474.00
Location: CaliforniaPrograms Offered:
Automotive Trade Schools, Diesel Mechanic Trade School, Welding Trade Schools, Wind Turbine Technician Trade SchoolsSchool Details
Universal Technical Institute has several locations across the United States. Each location offers programs in different trade skills which include automotive, welding, motorcycle, and even Nascar! Visit their main website to find the location and program that is right for you!
School data shown on this listing is for the Southern California location.
Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc - Estimated Cost: $23,191
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
Automotive Trade Schools, Aviation & Aircraft Mechanic Trade Schools, Diesel Mechanic Trade School, HVAC/R Trade Schools, Welding Trade SchoolsSchool Details
Programs offered:
Automotive, Diesel, Welding, HVAC, Aircraft Mechanic, Motorcycle
Western Maricopa Education Center - Estimated Cost: NA
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
Aviation & Aircraft Mechanic Trade Schools, HVAC/R Trade Schools, Machinist Trade Schools, Welding Trade SchoolsSchool Details
Programs offered:
Welding
Xtylo Beauty College - Estimated Cost: $26,100
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
Cosmetology Trade SchoolsSchool Details
Programs offered:
Cosmetologist
Yavapai College - Estimated Cost: $7,217
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
School Details
Programs offered:
Multiple programs available across a variety of trade sectors. Basically, too many for us to list here! Visit the school website for more details.
Yuma Truck Driving School
Location: ArizonaPrograms Offered:
Commercial Driver Trade Schools