Trade School Cost by Trade: Typical Ranges
Updated September 26, 2025
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Costs vary by region, equipment, and hours. Use these typical ranges as a starting point and build your own estimate with the Cost Worksheet.
Typical Ranges (Tuition + Fees; Tools separate)
- Welding certificate: $8,000–$18,000
- HVAC entry: $10,000–$20,000
- Electrical tech certificate: $8,000–$16,000
- Plumbing fundamentals: $8,000–$16,000
- Automotive entry tech: $10,000–$22,000
- Medical assisting/dental assisting: $12,000–$24,000 (plus clinical compliance)
Add tools, PPE, uniforms, exams, and compliance (health) to your estimate.
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