Trade schools in Durham, NC
11 trade and technical schools are within 30 miles of Durham, NC, 2 of them in the city. Popular programs nearby include medical assistant, welding, cosmetology, and esthetician.
- Within 30 miles
- 11
- In Durham
- 2
- Public colleges
- 3
- Programs offered
- 38
11 schools within 30 mi of Durham, NC
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Miller-Motte College - Cary
Cary, NC · 18 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- Massage therapy
- +2
Miller-Motte College - Raleigh
Raleigh, NC · 20 mi · Private
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- CDL & truck driving
- +2
Programs near Durham
- Medical assistant schools (5)
- Welding schools (4)
- Cosmetology schools (4)
- Esthetician schools (4)
- Auto mechanic schools (3)
- CNA classes (3)
- Criminal justice programs (3)
- Culinary schools (3)
- EMT and paramedic schools (3)
- Medical billing and coding schools (3)
- IT schools (3)
- Dental assistant schools (3)
- HVAC schools (3)
- Barber schools (2)
- Electrician schools (2)
- Electronics technician schools (2)
- Fire science programs (2)
- Industrial maintenance schools (2)
- LPN programs (2)
- CNC machining schools (2)
- Pharmacy technician schools (2)
- Surgical tech schools (2)
- Massage therapy schools (2)
- Medical lab tech programs (2)
- OTA programs (1)
- Respiratory therapy schools (1)
- CDL schools (1)
- Baking and pastry schools (1)
- Auto body schools (1)
- Dental hygiene schools (1)
- Diesel mechanic schools (1)
- Plumbing schools (1)
- Radiology tech schools (1)
- Sonography schools (1)
- Drafting schools (1)
- Carpentry schools (1)
- Nail tech schools (1)
- Vet tech schools (1)
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Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are near Durham?
There are 11 trade and technical schools within 30 miles of Durham, NC, including 3 public colleges.
What trades can I study near Durham?
The most common programs nearby are medical assistant (5 schools), welding (4 schools), cosmetology (4 schools), esthetician (4 schools), automotive technician (3 schools), and nursing assistant (CNA) (3 schools).
How do I choose a trade school in Durham?
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.
Trade schools in nearby cities
- Apex (17 mi)
- Raleigh (18 mi)
- Mebane (22 mi)
- Roxboro (29 mi)
- Burlington (33 mi)
- Clayton (34 mi)
- Sanford (37 mi)
- Danville, VA (51 mi)