In Arizona, there are 36 vocational trade schools that are less than 2-years institutes. Of these, 4 schools are public and 32 schools are private - 1 for non-profit, 31 for profit.
A total of 7,936 students have enrolled in the Arizona trade schools. The 2025 average tuition & fees is $14,966 over the schools.

Arizona Trade Schools Comparison Table

The following table list 36 Arizona vocational trade schools with important academic information. You can find detailed tuition and program information at each school's page.

2025 Tuition Comparison Between Arizona Trade Schools
School nameLargest ProgramsAverage TuitionStudent Population Students to Faculty
Empire Beauty School-Tucsonprivate (for-profit)Tucson, AZ
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$19,200203 15 to 1
Arizona Academy of Beautyprivate (for-profit)Tucson, AZ
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$18,67547 24 to 1
Charles of Italy Beauty Collegeprivate (for-profit)Lake Havasu City, AZ
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Technical Teacher Education
$15,32576 18 to 1
Empire Beauty School-Chandlerprivate (for-profit)Chandler, AZ
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$19,200104 12 to 1
Avalon Institute-Mesaprivate (for-profit)Mesa, AZ
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$17,600298 22 to 1
Roberto-Venn School of Luthieryprivate (for-profit)Phoenix, AZ
  • Musical Instrument Fabrication and Repair
$11,95021 6 to 1
GateWay Community College-Central CitypublicPhoenix, AZ
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
$4,715595 18 to 1
Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciencesprivate (for-profit)Tempe, AZ
  • Recording Arts Technology/Technician
$20,559692 12 to 1
HDS Truck Driving Instituteprivate (for-profit)Tucson, AZ
  • Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
$4,255200 17 to 1
East Valley Institute of TechnologypublicMesa, AZ
  • Welding Technology/Welder
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other)
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
$5,500377 12 to 1
Turning Point Beauty Collegeprivate (for-profit)Chandler, AZ
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$6,350106 10 to 1
Empire Beauty School-Avondaleprivate (for-profit)Avondale, AZ
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$19,200236 17 to 1
Tucson College of Beautyprivate (for-profit)Tucson, AZ
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design
$7,800144 20 to 1
Arizona Culinary Instituteprivate (for-profit)Scottsdale, AZ
  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training
$27,695149 14 to 1
Alturas Cosmetology of Arizona, LLCprivate (for-profit)Chandler, AZ
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)
$9,940570 15 to 1
Paul Mitchell the School-Phoenixprivate (for-profit)Phoenix, AZ
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$17,975137 15 to 1
Penrose Academyprivate (for-profit)Scottsdale, AZ
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design
$12,675403 15 to 1
Pure Aesthetics Natural Skincare Schoolprivate (for-profit)Tucson, AZ
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
$12,71753 9 to 1
Allen School-Phoenixprivate (for-profit)Phoenix, AZ
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
$15,2188 17 to 1
Avalon Institute-Phoenixprivate (for-profit)Phoenix, AZ
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
$17,650219 14 to 1
Aveda Institute-Tucsonprivate (for-profit)Tucson, AZ
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$12,200240 18 to 1
Arizona College-Mesaprivate (for-profit)Mesa, AZ
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
  • Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
$16,998140 20 to 1
Arizona School of Integrative Studiesprivate (for-profit)Mesa, AZ
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
$14,135155 18 to 1
Aveda Institute-Phoenixprivate (for-profit)Tempe, AZ
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$20,700218 14 to 1
UEI College-Phoenixprivate (for-profit)Phoenix, AZ
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Electrician
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
  • Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
  • General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
$19,9001,234 25 to 1
Regional Center for Border Healthprivate (not-for-profit)Somerton, AZ
  • Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
  • Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
  • Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
  • Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
$5,325131 10 to 1
Commercial Divers Internationalprivate (for-profit)Goodyear, AZ
  • Diver, Professional and Instructor
$26,15071 10 to 1
International Barber Collegeprivate (for-profit)Chandler, AZ
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Barbering/Barber
$18,40045 20 to 1
Xtylo Beauty and Barber Collegeprivate (for-profit)Phoenix, AZ
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
$13,20057 9 to 1
UEI College-Mesaprivate (for-profit)Mesa, AZ
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Electrician
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
  • Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
$19,900657 25 to 1
Kino Collegeprivate (for-profit)Tucson, AZ
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
$14,99064 13 to 1
Xtylo Beauty And Barber Collegeprivate (for-profit)Tolleson, AZ
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
$13,20078 10 to 1
Aveda Institute Tucson-Avondaleprivate (for-profit)Avondale, AZ
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$12,200158 16 to 1
Average-$14,966 7,936 16 to 1