Trade schools in Columbus, OH
16 trade and technical schools are within 30 miles of Columbus, OH, 10 of them in the city. Popular programs nearby include practical nursing (LPN/LVN), cosmetology, nail technician, and police academy & criminal justice.
- Within 30 miles
- 16
- In Columbus
- 10
- Public colleges
- 4
- Programs offered
- 36
16 schools within 30 mi of Columbus, OH
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Fortis College - Columbus
Westerville, OH · 8.2 mi · Private
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +2
Mason Anthony School of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences
Columbus, OH · 8.3 mi · Private
- Cosmetology
- Massage therapy
- Esthetician
- +1
Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools
Groveport, OH · 8.6 mi · Public
- HVAC technician
- Plumbing
- Welding
- +4
Ohio State School of Cosmetology-Canal Winchester
Canal Winchester, OH · 12 mi · Private
- Cosmetology
- Nail technician
Central Ohio Technical College
Newark, OH · 29 mi · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Phlebotomy
- +11
Programs near Columbus
- LPN programs (7)
- Cosmetology schools (6)
- Nail tech schools (4)
- Criminal justice programs (3)
- HVAC schools (3)
- Medical assistant schools (3)
- Surgical tech schools (3)
- Esthetician schools (3)
- Dental assistant schools (3)
- CNA classes (2)
- Electronics technician schools (2)
- EMT and paramedic schools (2)
- Fire science programs (2)
- Massage therapy schools (2)
- Medical billing and coding schools (2)
- Pharmacy technician schools (2)
- Phlebotomy classes (2)
- Plumbing schools (2)
- Welding schools (2)
- IT schools (2)
- Radiology tech schools (2)
- Auto mechanic schools (1)
- Aviation maintenance schools (1)
- Baking and pastry schools (1)
- Drafting schools (1)
- Carpentry schools (1)
- Construction schools (1)
- Culinary schools (1)
- Dental hygiene schools (1)
- Industrial maintenance schools (1)
- Medical lab tech programs (1)
- PTA programs (1)
- Respiratory therapy schools (1)
- Vet tech schools (1)
- Barber schools (1)
- Sonography schools (1)
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Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are near Columbus?
There are 16 trade and technical schools within 30 miles of Columbus, OH, including 4 public colleges.
What trades can I study near Columbus?
The most common programs nearby are practical nursing (LPN/LVN) (7 schools), cosmetology (6 schools), nail technician (4 schools), police academy & criminal justice (3 schools), HVAC technician (3 schools), and medical assistant (3 schools).
How do I choose a trade school in Columbus?
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Trade schools in nearby cities
- Reynoldsburg (10 mi)
- Delaware (21 mi)
- Marysville (26 mi)
- Lancaster (27 mi)
- Newark (30 mi)
- Mount Vernon (39 mi)
- Springfield (43 mi)
- Chillicothe (44 mi)