In Michigan, there are 59 vocational trade schools that are less than 2-years institutes. Of these, 1 school is public and 58 schools are private - 1 for non-profit, 57 for profit.
A total of 6,275 students have enrolled in the Michigan trade schools. The 2025 average tuition & fees is $16,801 over the schools.

Michigan Trade Schools Comparison Table

The following table list 59 Michigan vocational trade schools with important academic information. You can find detailed tuition and program information at each school's page.

2025 Tuition Comparison Between Michigan Trade Schools
School nameLargest ProgramsAverage TuitionStudent Population Students to Faculty
Hillsdale Beauty Collegeprivate (for-profit)Hillsdale, MI
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
$23,35026 8 to 1
Northwestern Technological Instituteprivate (for-profit)Southfield, MI
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
$17,797746 25 to 1
Bayshire Academy of Beauty Craft Incprivate (for-profit)Bay City, MI
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$12,90097 13 to 1
Empire Beauty School-Michiganprivate (for-profit)Grand Rapids, MI
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$19,260259 12 to 1
David Pressley School of Cosmetologyprivate (for-profit)Royal Oak, MI
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$18,150225 20 to 1
Detroit Business Institute-Downriverprivate (for-profit)Detroit, MI
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
$30,816124 14 to 1
Creative Hair School of Cosmetologyprivate (for-profit)Flint, MI
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design
$16,17038 19 to 1
Michigan College of Beauty-Monroeprivate (for-profit)Monroe, MI
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$17,27570 16 to 1
M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasantprivate (for-profit)Mount Pleasant, MI
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$16,20050 11 to 1
Port Huron Cosmetology Collegeprivate (for-profit)Waterford, MI
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$10,31237 9 to 1
Ross Medical Education Center-Lansingprivate (for-profit)Lansing, MI
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
$16,297135 45 to 1
Ross Medical Education Center-Warrenprivate (for-profit)Warren, MI
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
$16,297237 47 to 1
Ross Medical Education Center-Flintprivate (for-profit)Flint, MI
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
$16,297116 39 to 1
Twin City Beauty Collegeprivate (for-profit)Saint Joseph, MI
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$18,500274 13 to 1
Paul Mitchell the School-Grand Rapidsprivate (for-profit)Kentwood, MI
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$18,39586 13 to 1
Ross Medical Education Center-Saginawprivate (for-profit)Saginaw, MI
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
$16,29784 42 to 1
Ross Medical Education Center-Brightonprivate (for-profit)Brighton, MI
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
$16,29739 20 to 1
Ross Medical Education Center-Ann Arborprivate (for-profit)Ann Arbor, MI
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
$16,29751 17 to 1
Dorsey School of Beautyprivate (for-profit)Taylor, MI
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
$28,950164 15 to 1
Ross Medical Education Center-Port Huronprivate (for-profit)Port Huron, MI
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
$16,29738 19 to 1
Ross Medical Education Center-Roosevelt Parkprivate (for-profit)Roosevelt Park, MI
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
$16,297130 43 to 1
Ross Medical Education Center-Kentwoodprivate (for-profit)Kentwood, MI
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
$16,297134 45 to 1
Ross Medical Education Center-Taylorprivate (for-profit)Taylor, MI
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
$16,29775 75 to 1
Michigan College of Beauty-Troyprivate (for-profit)Troy, MI
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$21,500230 13 to 1
P&A Scholars Beauty Schoolprivate (for-profit)Detroit, MI
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$19,80090 20 to 1
Sharp's Academy of Hairstylingprivate (for-profit)Grand Blanc, MI
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$15,10516 9 to 1
Cadillac Institute of Cosmetologyprivate (for-profit)Cadillac, MI
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$10,05043 7 to 1
Irene's Myomassology Instituteprivate (for-profit)Southfield, MI
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
$12,599285 10 to 1
Paul Mitchell the School-Great Lakesprivate (for-profit)Port Huron, MI
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$15,22575 11 to 1
Nuvo College of Cosmetologyprivate (for-profit)Norton Shores, MI
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$18,50096 19 to 1
Paul Mitchell the School-Michiganprivate (for-profit)Sterling Heights, MI
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$20,970136 12 to 1
Elevate Salon Instituteprivate (for-profit)Royal Oak, MI
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$13,880197 15 to 1
Lakewood School of Therapeutic Massageprivate (for-profit)Port Huron, MI
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
$11,00010 8 to 1
The Salon Professional Academy-Battle Creekprivate (for-profit)Battle Creek, MI
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design
$11,53049 20 to 1
Ross Medical Education Center-New Baltimoreprivate (for-profit)New Baltimore, MI
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
$16,29733 17 to 1
French Academy of Cosmetologyprivate (for-profit)Spring Lake, MI
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$10,68051 20 to 1
Ross Medical Education Center-Battle Creekprivate (for-profit)Battle Creek, MI
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
$16,29750 50 to 1
L'esprit Academyprivate (for-profit)Canton, MI
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$10,115266 15 to 1
Marketti Academy of Cosmetologyprivate (for-profit)Waterford, MI
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$9,11545 23 to 1
Ross Medical Education Center-Davisonprivate (for-profit)Davison, MI
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
$16,29753 27 to 1
Ross Medical Education Center-Cantonprivate (for-profit)Canton, MI
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
$16,29792 15 to 1
Abcott Instituteprivate (for-profit)Southfield, MI
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist
  • Sterile Processing Technology/Technician
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
$29,900142 12 to 1
Protege Academyprivate (for-profit)East Lansing, MI
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
$19,60072 10 to 1
Brighton Institute of Cosmetologyprivate (for-profit)Brighton, MI
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$16,61543 20 to 1
Paul Mitchell the School-Farmington Hillsprivate (for-profit)Farmington Hills, MI
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$19,77599 17 to 1
Protege Academyprivate (for-profit)Mt. Pleasant, MI
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
$19,60044 6 to 1
U.S. Truck Driver Training Schoolprivate (for-profit)Sterling Heights, MI
  • Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
  • Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
  • Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
  • Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
$11,73524 5 to 1
Ross Medical Education Center-Midlandprivate (for-profit)Midland, MI
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
$16,29757 57 to 1
Ross Medical Education Center-Portageprivate (for-profit)Portage, MI
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
$16,297124 25 to 1
D&S School of Cosmetologyprivate (for-profit)Waterford, MI
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$14,0006 20 to 1
Motion Picture Instituteprivate (for-profit)Troy, MI
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production
$17,50053 5 to 1
The Salon Professional Academy of Hollandprivate (for-profit)Holland, MI
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$21,39082 20 to 1
Dymond Designs Beauty Schoolprivate (for-profit)Detroit, MI
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
$23,66328 20 to 1
Elevate Salon Instituteprivate (for-profit)Utica, MI
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
$13,880- -
L'esprit Academy - Royal Oakprivate (for-profit)Royal Oak, MI
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
$10,115- -
Average-$16,801 6,275 20 to 1