Trade schools in Hickory, NC
7 trade and technical schools are within 30 miles of Hickory, NC, 1 of them in the city. Popular programs nearby include welding, cosmetology, police academy & criminal justice, and CNC machining.
- Within 30 miles
- 7
- In Hickory
- 1
- Public colleges
- 5
- Programs offered
- 29
7 schools within 30 mi of Hickory, NC
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Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
Hudson, NC · 12 mi · Public
- Electrician
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +14
Western Piedmont Community College
Morganton, NC · 21 mi · Public
- Welding
- CNC machining
- Medical assistant
- +8
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Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro, NC · 28 mi · Public
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +10
Programs near Hickory
- Welding schools (6)
- Cosmetology schools (5)
- Criminal justice programs (5)
- CNC machining schools (5)
- Auto mechanic schools (4)
- Electronics technician schools (4)
- EMT and paramedic schools (4)
- Industrial maintenance schools (4)
- Medical assistant schools (4)
- Electrician schools (3)
- HVAC schools (3)
- Radiology tech schools (3)
- Culinary schools (3)
- Fire science programs (2)
- Respiratory therapy schools (2)
- Auto body schools (2)
- Diesel mechanic schools (2)
- Construction schools (2)
- Dental assistant schools (2)
- Nail tech schools (2)
- Dental hygiene schools (1)
- Medical billing and coding schools (1)
- Surgical tech schools (1)
- LPN programs (1)
- PTA programs (1)
- Sonography schools (1)
- Medical lab tech programs (1)
- Esthetician schools (1)
- Baking and pastry schools (1)
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Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are near Hickory?
There are 7 trade and technical schools within 30 miles of Hickory, NC, including 5 public colleges.
What trades can I study near Hickory?
The most common programs nearby are welding (6 schools), cosmetology (5 schools), police academy & criminal justice (5 schools), CNC machining (5 schools), automotive technician (4 schools), and electronics technician (4 schools).
How do I choose a trade school in Hickory?
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
- Morganton (21 mi)
- Statesville (25 mi)
- Wilkesboro (29 mi)
- Mooresville (30 mi)
- Shelby (34 mi)
- Gastonia (35 mi)
- Marion (38 mi)
- Spindale (43 mi)