Trade schools in Alabama
Browse 43 trade and technical schools in Alabama, with campuses in Mobile, Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery, and Dothan and more. The most common programs here are cosmetology, industrial maintenance & mechatronics, welding, and practical nursing (LPN/LVN).
- Schools
- 43
- Public colleges
- 24
- Programs offered
- 43
- Cities
- 17
24 schools
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Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Phenix City, AL · Public
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- EMT & paramedic
- +3
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL · Private
- EMT & paramedic
- Medical billing & coding
- Fire science & firefighting
- +1
Enterprise State Community College
Enterprise, AL · Public
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- EMT & paramedic
- +3
Fortis College - Montgomery East
Montgomery, AL · Private
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +1
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville
Hanceville, AL · Public
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +22
George C Wallace State Community College-Selma
Selma, AL · Public
- Electrician
- Welding
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +5
H. Councill Trenholm State Community College
Montgomery, AL · Public
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +14
Herzing University-Birmingham
Birmingham, AL · Private
- Medical assistant
- EMT & paramedic
- Medical billing & coding
- +1
John C Calhoun State Community College
Tanner, AL · Public
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +8
Programs in Alabama
- Cosmetology schools (25)
- Industrial maintenance schools (22)
- Welding schools (21)
- LPN programs (20)
- Medical assistant schools (19)
- EMT and paramedic schools (19)
- HVAC schools (18)
- Auto mechanic schools (15)
- Drafting schools (13)
- CNC machining schools (12)
- Dental assistant schools (10)
- Electrician schools (10)
- Criminal justice programs (10)
- Diesel mechanic schools (9)
- Medical billing and coding schools (9)
- Radiology tech schools (9)
- Construction schools (8)
- PTA programs (7)
- Sonography schools (7)
- CNA classes (7)
- Surgical tech schools (6)
- Medical lab tech programs (5)
- Barber schools (5)
- Respiratory therapy schools (5)
- Auto body schools (5)
- Culinary schools (5)
- Nail tech schools (4)
- Carpentry schools (4)
- Pharmacy technician schools (4)
- CDL schools (4)
- Esthetician schools (3)
- Aviation maintenance schools (3)
- Plumbing schools (3)
- Vet tech schools (3)
- Dental hygiene schools (3)
- Massage therapy schools (3)
- Small engine repair schools (2)
- Electronics technician schools (2)
- Heavy equipment operator schools (2)
- Fire science programs (2)
- IT schools (1)
- OTA programs (1)
- Flight schools (1)
Trade schools by city
- Huntsville (5)
- Mobile (7)
- Birmingham (8)
- Montgomery (3)
- Dothan (3)
- Decatur (5)
- Opelika (4)
- Alabaster (7)
- Gadsden (3)
- Enterprise (3)
- Foley (5)
- Trussville (8)
- Fairhope (8)
- Albertville (4)
- Bay Minette (7)
- Rainsville (3)
- Deatsville (3)
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Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are in Alabama?
We list 43 trade and technical schools in Alabama: 24 public colleges, 3 private nonprofit schools, and 16 private career schools.
What are the most common trade programs in Alabama?
Cosmetology (25 schools), Industrial maintenance & mechatronics (22 schools), Welding (21 schools), Practical nursing (LPN/LVN) (20 schools), Medical assistant (19 schools), and EMT & paramedic (19 schools).
Does Alabama have community college trade programs?
Yes. 24 public colleges in Alabama offer trade programs. They often cost less than private schools and accept federal financial aid.
How do I choose a trade school in Alabama?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.