Trade schools in Altoona, PA
6 trade and technical schools are within 30 miles of Altoona, PA, 4 of them in the city. Popular programs nearby include cosmetology, electrician, HVAC technician, and practical nursing (LPN/LVN).
- Within 30 miles
- 6
- In Altoona
- 4
- Public colleges
- 3
- Programs offered
- 17
6 schools within 30 mi of Altoona, PA
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Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center
Altoona, PA · 0.2 mi · Public
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +6
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Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center
Johnstown, PA · 28 mi · Public
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +4
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Johnstown, PA · 28 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- Radiologic technologist
- +1
Programs near Altoona
- Cosmetology schools (3)
- Electrician schools (2)
- HVAC schools (2)
- LPN programs (2)
- CNC machining schools (2)
- Medical assistant schools (2)
- Welding schools (2)
- Esthetician schools (2)
- Dental assistant schools (1)
- Diesel mechanic schools (1)
- Phlebotomy classes (1)
- Nail tech schools (1)
- Respiratory therapy schools (1)
- Heavy equipment operator schools (1)
- Criminal justice programs (1)
- Medical billing and coding schools (1)
- Radiology tech schools (1)
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Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are near Altoona?
There are 6 trade and technical schools within 30 miles of Altoona, PA, including 3 public colleges.
What trades can I study near Altoona?
The most common programs nearby are cosmetology (3 schools), electrician (2 schools), HVAC technician (2 schools), practical nursing (LPN/LVN) (2 schools), CNC machining (2 schools), and medical assistant (2 schools).
How do I choose a trade school in Altoona?
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
- Johnstown (30 mi)
- State College (35 mi)
- Clearfield (36 mi)
- Indiana (40 mi)
- Lewistown (44 mi)
- Reynoldsville (48 mi)
- Somerset (50 mi)
- Chambersburg (56 mi)