Trade schools in North Carolina
Browse 91 trade and technical schools in North Carolina, with campuses in Charlotte, Raleigh, Fayetteville, Asheville, and Wilmington and more. The most common programs here are cosmetology, police academy & criminal justice, welding, and medical assistant.
- Schools
- 91
- Public colleges
- 59
- Programs offered
- 45
- Cities
- 51
24 schools
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Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC · Public
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +24
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Beaufort County Community College
Washington, NC · Public
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +6
Blue Ridge Community College - North Carolina
Flat Rock, NC · Public
- Welding
- CNC machining
- Automotive technician
- +11
Brunswick Community College
Bolivia, NC · Public
- Welding
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +5
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
Hudson, NC · Public
- Electrician
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +14
Carteret Community College
Morehead City, NC · Public
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +11
Southwestern Community College - North Carolina
Sylva, NC · Public
- Carpentry
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +13
Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro, NC · Public
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +10
Programs in North Carolina
- Cosmetology schools (63)
- Criminal justice programs (59)
- Welding schools (59)
- Medical assistant schools (46)
- Industrial maintenance schools (44)
- EMT and paramedic schools (43)
- Auto mechanic schools (41)
- LPN programs (39)
- HVAC schools (38)
- Electrician schools (38)
- CNC machining schools (34)
- Electronics technician schools (30)
- CNA classes (24)
- Culinary schools (24)
- Esthetician schools (24)
- Radiology tech schools (23)
- Dental assistant schools (20)
- Surgical tech schools (20)
- Medical billing and coding schools (19)
- Auto body schools (18)
- Fire science programs (18)
- Diesel mechanic schools (17)
- Medical lab tech programs (16)
- Respiratory therapy schools (14)
- Nail tech schools (13)
- Phlebotomy classes (13)
- Carpentry schools (13)
- Construction schools (13)
- Dental hygiene schools (12)
- Sonography schools (12)
- Massage therapy schools (11)
- Pharmacy technician schools (11)
- PTA programs (10)
- Baking and pastry schools (9)
- Drafting schools (8)
- Plumbing schools (8)
- OTA programs (7)
- Barber schools (7)
- Vet tech schools (6)
- Aviation maintenance schools (6)
- CDL schools (6)
- Small engine repair schools (6)
- Flight schools (5)
- IT schools (5)
- Heavy equipment operator schools (1)
Trade schools by city
- Charlotte (16)
- Raleigh (10)
- Greensboro (10)
- Durham (11)
- Winston-Salem (7)
- Fayetteville (7)
- Wilmington (4)
- Concord (15)
- Greenville (6)
- Asheville (5)
- Gastonia (15)
- Apex (10)
- Burlington (7)
- Rocky Mount (3)
- Mooresville (14)
- Wilson (5)
- Hickory (7)
- Monroe (16)
- Salisbury (7)
- Goldsboro (5)
- New Bern (5)
- Sanford (3)
- Clayton (7)
- Statesville (6)
- Asheboro (6)
- Thomasville (9)
- Shelby (3)
- Mebane (6)
- Kinston (5)
- Lumberton (4)
- Pinehurst (4)
- Morganton (5)
- Albemarle (6)
- Washington (4)
- Roxboro (8)
- Marion (4)
- Hamlet (4)
- Williamston (5)
- Whiteville (3)
- Spindale (6)
- Wilkesboro (3)
- Flat Rock (5)
- Troy (4)
- Wentworth (8)
- Polkton (4)
- Spruce Pine (3)
- Clyde (5)
- Kenansville (3)
- Grantsboro (4)
- Dublin (4)
- Bolivia (4)
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Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are in North Carolina?
We list 91 trade and technical schools in North Carolina: 59 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 31 private career schools.
What are the most common trade programs in North Carolina?
Cosmetology (63 schools), Police academy & criminal justice (59 schools), Welding (59 schools), Medical assistant (46 schools), Industrial maintenance & mechatronics (44 schools), and EMT & paramedic (43 schools).
Does North Carolina have community college trade programs?
Yes. 59 public colleges in North Carolina offer trade programs. They often cost less than private schools and accept federal financial aid.
How do I choose a trade school in North Carolina?
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.