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
Programs in New York
- Criminal justice programs (45)
- LPN programs (40)
- Cosmetology schools (34)
- Medical assistant schools (32)
- Esthetician schools (26)
- IT schools (24)
- Electronics technician schools (22)
- Medical billing and coding schools (22)
- Culinary schools (20)
- Construction schools (16)
- Auto mechanic schools (15)
- HVAC schools (15)
- Industrial maintenance schools (14)
- Drafting schools (14)
- PTA programs (13)
- EMT and paramedic schools (13)
- Sonography schools (12)
- Surgical tech schools (12)
- Welding schools (11)
- Dental assistant schools (11)
- Nail tech schools (11)
- Massage therapy schools (10)
- Electrician schools (10)
- OTA programs (9)
- Baking and pastry schools (9)
- Radiology tech schools (9)
- Vet tech schools (9)
- Respiratory therapy schools (9)
- Dental hygiene schools (8)
- Medical lab tech programs (8)
- Barber schools (8)
- CNC machining schools (7)
- CNA classes (6)
- Auto body schools (4)
- Phlebotomy classes (4)
- Aviation maintenance schools (4)
- Diesel mechanic schools (3)
- Plumbing schools (3)
- Carpentry schools (2)
- Flight schools (2)
- Fire science programs (2)
- Heavy equipment operator schools (1)
- Small engine repair schools (1)
- Pharmacy technician schools (1)
Trade schools by city
- New York (110)
- Buffalo (11)
- Yonkers (100)
- Rochester (10)
- Syracuse (7)
- Albany (12)
- Utica (4)
- Hempstead (87)
- Niagara Falls (11)
- Binghamton (3)
- Kiryas Joel (17)
- Valley Stream (95)
- Ithaca (3)
- Spring Valley (81)
- Poughkeepsie (6)
- Rome (4)
- Middletown (6)
- Saratoga Springs (14)
- Glen Cove (95)
- Jamestown (3)
- Lindenhurst (37)
- Ossining (58)
- Elmira (4)
- Auburn (8)
- Plattsburgh (4)
- Batavia (9)
- Geneva (5)
- Canandaigua (9)
- Johnstown (4)
- Northport (46)
- Hudson (5)
- Islandia (23)
- Mexico (4)
- Bronx (106)
- Long Island City (113)
- Flushing (106)
- Staten Island (103)
- Jamaica (100)
- Valhalla (85)
- Riverhead (10)
- Stone Ridge (6)
- Verona (4)
- Loch Sheldrake (3)
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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.