Trade schools in Kentucky
Browse 51 trade and technical schools in Kentucky, with campuses in Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, Newport, and Pikeville and more. The most common programs here are cosmetology, practical nursing (LPN/LVN), medical assistant, and HVAC technician.
- Schools
- 51
- Public colleges
- 16
- Programs offered
- 42
- Cities
- 16
24 schools
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ATA College - Louisville
Louisville, KY · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Dental assistant
- +2
Big Sandy Community & Technical College
Prestonsburg, KY · Public
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- Carpentry
- +15
Brighton Center's Center for Employment Training
Newport, KY · Private
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY · Private
- Cosmetology
- Barbering
- Police academy & criminal justice
Elizabethtown Community & Technical College
Elizabethtown, KY · Public
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +16
Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education
Lexington, KY · Private
- Medical assistant
- Cosmetology
- Esthetician
- +1
Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College
Cumberland, KY · Public
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- Plumbing
- +16
West Kentucky Community & Technical College
Paducah, KY · Public
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- Carpentry
- +22
Programs in Kentucky
- Cosmetology schools (23)
- LPN programs (21)
- Medical assistant schools (21)
- HVAC schools (17)
- Welding schools (17)
- Criminal justice programs (16)
- Electrician schools (16)
- Industrial maintenance schools (16)
- EMT and paramedic schools (15)
- Auto mechanic schools (14)
- CNC machining schools (14)
- CDL schools (13)
- Diesel mechanic schools (13)
- Medical lab tech programs (12)
- Surgical tech schools (12)
- Radiology tech schools (12)
- Respiratory therapy schools (10)
- Esthetician schools (10)
- Fire science programs (10)
- Carpentry schools (10)
- Electronics technician schools (9)
- Culinary schools (8)
- Drafting schools (7)
- CNA classes (7)
- Nail tech schools (7)
- PTA programs (7)
- Heavy equipment operator schools (6)
- Medical billing and coding schools (6)
- Pharmacy technician schools (6)
- Plumbing schools (5)
- Sonography schools (5)
- Dental assistant schools (5)
- Vet tech schools (4)
- Massage therapy schools (4)
- Dental hygiene schools (4)
- Auto body schools (3)
- Aviation maintenance schools (3)
- OTA programs (3)
- Barber schools (2)
- Baking and pastry schools (1)
- IT schools (1)
- Flight schools (1)
Trade schools by city
- Louisville (11)
- Lexington (6)
- Bowling Green (6)
- Owensboro (6)
- Georgetown (5)
- Richmond (7)
- Elizabethtown (3)
- Hopkinsville (4)
- Frankfort (5)
- Glasgow (4)
- Maysville (3)
- Pikeville (7)
- Hazard (4)
- Paintsville (4)
- Whitesburg (7)
- Belfry (7)
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Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are in Kentucky?
We list 51 trade and technical schools in Kentucky: 16 public colleges, 3 private nonprofit schools, and 32 private career schools.
What are the most common trade programs in Kentucky?
Cosmetology (23 schools), Practical nursing (LPN/LVN) (21 schools), Medical assistant (21 schools), HVAC technician (17 schools), Welding (17 schools), and Police academy & criminal justice (16 schools).
Does Kentucky have community college trade programs?
Yes. 16 public colleges in Kentucky offer trade programs. They often cost less than private schools and accept federal financial aid.
How do I choose a trade school in Kentucky?
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.