Washington Trade Schools

Washington Trade Schools Comparison Table

The following table list 21 Washington vocational trade schools with important academic information. You can find detailed tuition and program information at each school's page.

2025 Tuition Comparison Between Washington Trade Schools
School name	Largest Programs	Average Tuition	Student Population	Students to Faculty
Paul Mitchell the School-Richlandprivate (for-profit)Richland, WA	Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Barbering/Barber Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor	$21,092	256	14 to 1
Divers Institute of Technologyprivate (for-profit)Seattle, WA	Diver, Professional and Instructor	$27,500	198	15 to 1
Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Shorelineprivate (for-profit)Shoreline, WA	Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Barbering/Barber	$12,965	131	20 to 1
International Air and Hospitality Academyprivate (for-profit)Vancouver, WA	Air Transportation (other) Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (other) Culinary Arts/Chef Training	$9,425	132	13 to 1
BJ's Beauty & Barber Collegeprivate (for-profit)Tacoma, WA	Barbering/Barber Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor	$10,100	40	13 to 1
Stylemaster College of Hair Designprivate (for-profit)Longview, WA	Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor	$16,500	50	17 to 1
Paul Mitchell the School-Federal Wayprivate (for-profit)Federal Way, WA	Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor	$19,492	147	15 to 1
Northwest HVAC/R Training Centerprivate (not-for-profit)Spokane, WA	Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	$12,038	50	25 to 1
Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everettprivate (for-profit)Everett, WA	Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor	$12,965	1,172	20 to 1
Victoria's Academy of Cosmetologyprivate (for-profit)Kennewick, WA	Master Aesthetician/Esthetician Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design Barbering/Barber Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor	$19,500	34	5 to 1
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Seattleprivate (for-profit)Seattle, WA	Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist	$21,000	154	20 to 1
Paul Mitchell the School-Spokaneprivate (for-profit)Spokane Valley, WA	Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design Barbering/Barber Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist Master Aesthetician/Esthetician	$17,092	296	13 to 1
Studio Beauty Schoolprivate (for-profit)Spokane Valley, WA	Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist Master Aesthetician/Esthetician Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor	$8,930	81	10 to 1
Aveda Institute Portland-Vancouver Campusprivate (for-profit)Vancouver, WA	Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design Barbering/Barber	$7,800	122	14 to 1
International Beauty Education Centerprivate (for-profit)Spokane, WA	Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist Barbering/Barber Master Aesthetician/Esthetician Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor	$10,640	146	20 to 1
Elite Cosmetology, Barber & Spa Academyprivate (for-profit)Yakima, WA	Barbering/Barber Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist Master Aesthetician/Esthetician	$12,100	118	20 to 1
Centralia Beauty Collegeprivate (for-profit)Centralia, WA	Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor	$17,975	90	15 to 1
Zorganics Institute of Beauty and Wellnessprivate (for-profit)Bellingham, WA	Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist Master Aesthetician/Esthetician Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist Barbering/Barber Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design	$24,321	35	20 to 1
UEI College-Tacomaprivate (for-profit)Tacoma, WA	Medical/Clinical Assistant Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Dental Assisting/Assistant	$18,500	689	22 to 1
Average	-	$15,898	4,117	16 to 1

Most Searched Washington Colleges (last 30 days)

Undergraduate

University of Washington-Seattle Campus Public, 4-year | Seattle
Washington State University Public, 4-year | Pullman
Western Washington University Public, 4-year | Bellingham
Whitman College Private, 4-year | Walla Walla
Gonzaga University Private, 4-year | Spokane
Seattle University Private, 4-year | Seattle
Central Washington University Public, 4-year | Ellensburg
Northwest University Private, 4-year | Kirkland
Wenatchee Valley College Public, 4-year | Wenatchee
Eastern Washington University Public, 4-year | Cheney

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Graduate

Faith International University Private, 4-year | Tacoma
The Evergreen State College Public, 4-year | Olympia
Northwest University Private, 4-year | Kirkland
Heritage University Private, 4-year | Toppenish
Seattle Film Institute Private, 4-year | Seattle
Washington State University Public, 4-year | Pullman
University of Washington-Seattle Campus Public, 4-year | Seattle
Saint Martin's University Private, 4-year | Lacey
University of Phoenix-Washington Private, 4-year | Tukwila
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education Private, 4-year | Kirkland

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Online Schools

University of Washington-Seattle Campus Public, 4-year | Seattle
Whatcom Community College Public, 4-year | Bellingham
Clover Park Technical College Public, 4-year | Lakewood
Eastern Washington University Public, 4-year | Cheney
Faith International University Private, 4-year | Tacoma
Central Washington University Public, 4-year | Ellensburg
University of Phoenix-Washington Private, 4-year | Tukwila
Peninsula College Public, 4-year | Port Angeles
The Evergreen State College Public, 4-year | Olympia
City University of Seattle Private, 4-year | Seattle

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Trade Schools

Pima Medical Institute-Seattle Private, 2-4 year | Seattle
International Beauty Education Center Private, Less than 2-year | Spokane
Northwest HVAC/R Training Center Private, Less than 2-year | Spokane
Centralia Beauty College Private, Less than 2-year | Centralia
Perry Technical Institute Private, 2-4 year | Yakima
Carrington College-Spokane Private, 2-4 year | Spokane
Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett Private, Less than 2-year | Everett
Studio Beauty School Private, Less than 2-year | Spokane Valley
Clover Park Technical College Public, 4-year | Lakewood
Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology Private, Less than 2-year | Kennewick

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21 Trade Schools in Washington

Washington Trade Schools Comparison Table