In Kentucky, there are 27 vocational trade schools that are less than 2-years institutesand all schools are private - 2 for non-profit, 25 for profit.
A total of 2,457 students have enrolled in the Kentucky trade schools. Among them, 12 students enrolled in online exclusively to earn vocational certificates. The 2025 average tuition & fees is $16,381 over the schools.

Kentucky Trade Schools Comparison Table

The following table list 27 Kentucky vocational trade schools with important academic information. You can find detailed tuition and program information at each school's page.

2025 Tuition Comparison Between Kentucky Trade Schools
School nameLargest ProgramsAverage TuitionStudent Population Students to Faculty
PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Greenprivate (for-profit)Bowling Green, KY
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$18,616219 10 to 1
Paul Mitchell the School-Lexingtonprivate (for-profit)Lexington, KY
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$19,391189 16 to 1
PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgowprivate (for-profit)Glasgow, KY
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$18,61644 10 to 1
Paul Mitchell the School-Louisvilleprivate (for-profit)Louisville, KY
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$19,391233 13 to 1
Summit Salon Academy-Lexingtonprivate (for-profit)Lexington, KY
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Technical Teacher Education
$7,800154 20 to 1
Empire Beauty School-Chenowethprivate (for-profit)Louisville, KY
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$17,145100 15 to 1
Empire Beauty School-Elizabethtownprivate (for-profit)Elizabethtown, KY
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$18,345171 25 to 1
Empire Beauty School-Dixieprivate (for-profit)Louisville, KY
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$18,345119 23 to 1
Empire Beauty School-Florenceprivate (for-profit)Florence, KY
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$17,145124 20 to 1
Appalachian Beauty Schoolprivate (for-profit)Belfry, KY
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
$12,36549 20 to 1
Allure Beauty Collegeprivate (for-profit)Whitesburg, KY
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$11,10017 10 to 1
Brighton Center's Center for Employment Trainingprivate (not-for-profit)Newport, KY
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
$9,18553 6 to 1
Employment Solutions-College for Technical Educationprivate (not-for-profit)Lexington, KY
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Building/Property Maintenance
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services (other)
$17,795203 17 to 1
Lexington Healing Arts Academyprivate (for-profit)Lexington, KY
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
$11,50078 4 to 1
Lindsey Institute of Cosmetologyprivate (for-profit)Bowling Green, KY
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$15,10056 8 to 1
Ideal Beauty Academyprivate (for-profit)Louisville, KY
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$13,5002 7 to 1
Ross Medical Education Center-Bowling Greenprivate (for-profit)Bowling Green, KY
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
$16,29757 29 to 1
Ross Medical Education Center-Erlangerprivate (for-profit)Erlanger, KY
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
$16,29777 39 to 1
Ross Medical Education Center-Owensboroprivate (for-profit)Owensboro, KY
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
$16,29738 38 to 1
American College of Barberingprivate (for-profit)Louisville, KY
  • Barbering/Barber
$17,67584 20 to 1
Kentucky Horseshoeing Schoolprivate (for-profit)Richmond, KY
  • Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
$30,00031 11 to 1
Regina Webb Academyprivate (for-profit)Bowling Green, KY
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$15,50023 12 to 1
Medical Career & Technical Collegeprivate (for-profit)Richmond, KY
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
  • Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
$19,575235 15 to 1
South Eastern Beauty Academyprivate (for-profit)Paintsville, KY
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$12,40045 20 to 1
Edge Academy of Beautyprivate (for-profit)Manchester, KY
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$16,62656 20 to 1
PJ's College of Cosmetology- Louisvilleprivate (for-profit)Louisville, KY
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
$18,616- -
American College of Barbering - Florenceprivate (for-profit)Florence, KY
  • Barbering/Barber
$17,675- -
Average-$16,381 2,457 17 to 1