In Puerto Rico, there are 50 vocational trade schools that are less than 2-years institutesand all schools are private - 2 for non-profit, 48 for profit.
A total of 8,635 students have enrolled in the Puerto Rico trade schools. Among them, 130 students enrolled in online exclusively to earn vocational certificates. The 2025 average tuition & fees is $10,788 over the schools.

Puerto Rico Trade Schools Comparison Table

The following table list 50 Puerto Rico vocational trade schools with important academic information. You can find detailed tuition and program information at each school's page.

2025 Tuition Comparison Between Puerto Rico Trade Schools
School nameLargest ProgramsAverage TuitionStudent Population Students to Faculty
Institute of Beauty Careersprivate (for-profit)Arecibo, PR
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
$10,64093 29 to 1
Modern Hairstyling Institute-Bayamonprivate (for-profit)Bayamon, PR
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Make-Up Artist/Specialist
$9,800156 25 to 1
Modern Hairstyling Institute-Areciboprivate (for-profit)Arecibo, PR
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Make-Up Artist/Specialist
$9,80076 20 to 1
Colegio Mayor de Tecnologia Incprivate (for-profit)Arroyo, PR
  • Welding Technology/Welder
  • Welding Technology/Welder
$7,82556 27 to 1
Institucion Chaviano de Mayaguezprivate (for-profit)Mayaguez, PR
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Apparel and Textile Manufacture
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Fashion/Apparel Design
$11,100210 12 to 1
Emma's Beauty Academy-Juana Diazprivate (for-profit)Juana Diaz, PR
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Make-Up Artist/Specialist
  • Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
$11,720339 14 to 1
Professional Technical Institutionprivate (for-profit)Bayamon, PR
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Electrician
  • Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services (other)
  • Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
  • Security System Installation, Repair, and Inspection Technology/Technician
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
$12,700181 20 to 1
D'Mart Instituteprivate (for-profit)Barranquitas, PR
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Electrician
  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
  • Make-Up Artist/Specialist
$12,950257 14 to 1
Escuela de Peritos Electricistas de Isabela Incprivate (for-profit)Isabela, PR
  • Electrician
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
$9,350198 14 to 1
Academia Serrant Incprivate (for-profit)Ponce, PR
  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training
  • Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
  • Commercial Photography
  • Apparel and Textile Manufacture
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
$11,638156 26 to 1
Advantage Technical Collegeprivate (for-profit)Manati, PR
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
  • Electrician
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
$14,700584 36 to 1
Escuela Tecnica de Electricidadprivate (for-profit)Ponce, PR
  • Electrician
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
  • Solar Energy Technology/Technician
  • Construction Trades
$12,324183 20 to 1
Modern Hairstyling Institute-Carolinaprivate (for-profit)Carolina, PR
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Make-Up Artist/Specialist
$9,800189 25 to 1
IVAEM Collegeprivate (for-profit)Caguas, PR
  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training
  • Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
  • Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
  • Bartending/Bartender
$12,600195 43 to 1
Colegio Educativo Tecnologico Industrial Incprivate (not-for-profit)Arecibo, PR
  • Electrician
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
$8,65076 8 to 1
Charlie's Guard-Detective Bureau and Academy Incprivate (for-profit)Aguadilla, PR
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (other)
  • Medical Office Management/Administration
$8,82057 12 to 1
Cambridge Technical Instituteprivate (for-profit)Caguas, PR
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Electrician
  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
$12,05051 13 to 1
Leston Collegeprivate (for-profit)Bayamon, PR
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
$8,35649 12 to 1
Colegio Tecnico de Electricidad Gallozaprivate (for-profit)Aguada, PR
  • Electrician
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
$9,1007 7 to 1
MyrAngel Beauty Instituteprivate (for-profit)San Lorenzo, PR
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other)
$10,895193 10 to 1
Instituto Educativo Premierprivate (for-profit)Ponce, PR
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Make-Up Artist/Specialist
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
$10,279290 25 to 1
American Technical Instituteprivate (for-profit)Bayamon, PR
  • Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician
$13,60311 8 to 1
Neo-Esthetique European Instituteprivate (for-profit)San Juan, PR
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Master Aesthetician/Esthetician
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
  • Make-Up Artist/Specialist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
$13,059109 8 to 1
Advantage Technical Collegeprivate (for-profit)San Juan, PR
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Barbering/Barber
$14,700381 31 to 1
Advantage Technical College-Aguadillaprivate (for-profit)Aguadilla, PR
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
  • Electrician
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
$14,700263 45 to 1
Leston College - Isabelaprivate (for-profit)Isabela, PR
  • Barbering/Barber
$9,285- -
Average-$10,788 8,635 24 to 1