Trade schools in New York

Browse 152 trade and technical schools in New York, with campuses in New York, Brooklyn, Rochester, Albany, and Bronx and more. The most common programs here are police academy & criminal justice, practical nursing (LPN/LVN), cosmetology, and medical assistant.

Schools
152
Public colleges
65
Programs offered
44
Cities
43

24 schools

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  1. Access Careers

    Hempstead, NY · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • Pharmacy technician
    • +2
  2. Access Careers-Islandia

    Islandia, NY · Private

    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • Dental assistant
  3. Ace Institute of Technology

    New York, NY · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Diagnostic medical sonography
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  5. Aesthetic Science Institute

    Latham, NY · Private

    • Esthetician
    • Nail technician
  6. Albany BOCES-Adult Practical Nursing Program

    Albany, NY · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
  7. Allen School-Brooklyn

    Brooklyn, NY · Private

    • Medical assistant
  8. Allen School-Jamaica

    Jamaica, NY · Private

    • Medical assistant
  9. Alliance Computing Solutions

    Flushing, NY · Private

    • Medical assistant
  10. American Beauty School

    Bronx, NY · Private

    • Cosmetology
    • Esthetician
    • Nail technician
  11. AMG School of Nursing

    Brooklyn, NY · Private

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
  12. Bryant & Stratton College - Henrietta

    Rochester, NY · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Medical billing & coding
    • IT support & networking
    • +1
  13. Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North

    Liverpool, NY · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Medical billing & coding
    • IT support & networking
    • +3
  14. Erie Community College

    Buffalo, NY · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • CNC machining
    • Automotive technician
    • +17
  15. Hudson Valley Community College

    Troy, NY · Public

    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +15
  16. Island Drafting & Technical Institute

    Amityville, NY · Private

    • CAD & drafting
    • Electronics technician
  17. Mandl School - The College of Allied Health

    New York, NY · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Dental assistant
    • Surgical technologist
    • +2
  18. Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus

    Albany, NY · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Massage therapy
  19. Mildred Elley-New York Campus

    New York, NY · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Massage therapy
  20. Niagara County Community College

    Sanborn, NY · Public

    • Welding
    • Medical assistant
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • +12
  21. North Country Community College

    Saranac Lake, NY · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Massage therapy
    • Police academy & criminal justice
  22. Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing

    Troy, NY · Private

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
  23. St. Paul's School of Nursing - Queens

    Rego Park, NY · Private

    • Medical assistant
  24. St. Paul's School of Nursing - Staten Island

    Staten Island, NY · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Dental assistant
  25. Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences

    New York, NY · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Medical billing & coding
    • Massage therapy
    • +1

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Frequently asked questions

How many trade schools are in New York?

We list 152 trade and technical schools in New York: 65 public colleges, 17 private nonprofit schools, and 70 private career schools.

What are the most common trade programs in New York?

Police academy & criminal justice (45 schools), Practical nursing (LPN/LVN) (40 schools), Cosmetology (34 schools), Medical assistant (32 schools), Esthetician (26 schools), and IT support & networking (24 schools).

Does New York have community college trade programs?

Yes. 65 public colleges in New York offer trade programs. They often cost less than private schools and accept federal financial aid.

How do I choose a trade school in New York?

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.