Trade schools in Birmingham, AL

8 trade and technical schools are within 30 miles of Birmingham, AL, 4 of them in the city. Popular programs nearby include cosmetology, EMT & paramedic, medical assistant, and medical billing & coding.

Within 30 miles
8
In Birmingham
4
Public colleges
2
Programs offered
29

8 schools within 30 mi of Birmingham, AL

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  1. Herzing University-Birmingham

    Birmingham, AL · 4.5 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • EMT & paramedic
    • Medical billing & coding
    • +1

  2. Fortis Institute - Birmingham

    Birmingham, AL · 6.9 mi · Private

    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +4

  3. Lawson State Community College - Birmingham

    Birmingham, AL · 7.5 mi · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Plumbing
    • Welding
    • +16

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  5. Midfield Institute of Cosmetology

    Midfield, AL · 7.8 mi · Private

    • Cosmetology

  6. Paul Mitchell the School-Birmingham

    Hoover, AL · 9.6 mi · Private

    • Cosmetology

  7. Jefferson State Community College

    Birmingham, AL · 10 mi · Public

    • EMT & paramedic
    • Construction technology
    • Radiologic technologist
    • +5

  8. Winonah's International School of Cosmetology

    Hoover, AL · 11 mi · Private

    • Cosmetology
    • Nail technician

  9. Brown Beauty Barber School

    Bessemer, AL · 13 mi · Private

    • Cosmetology
    • Barbering

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Frequently asked questions

How many trade schools are near Birmingham?

There are 8 trade and technical schools within 30 miles of Birmingham, AL, including 2 public colleges.

What trades can I study near Birmingham?

The most common programs nearby are cosmetology (5 schools), EMT & paramedic (3 schools), medical assistant (2 schools), medical billing & coding (2 schools), dental assistant (2 schools), and HVAC technician (2 schools).

How do I choose a trade school in Birmingham?

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