Trade schools in Reading, PA
22 trade and technical schools are within 30 miles of Reading, PA, 4 of them in the city. Popular programs nearby include cosmetology, automotive technician, industrial maintenance & mechatronics, and practical nursing (LPN/LVN).
- Within 30 miles
- 22
- In Reading
- 4
- Public colleges
- 6
- Programs offered
- 35
22 schools within 30 mi of Reading, PA
School results
Reading Area Community College
Reading, PA · 0.6 mi · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical billing & coding
- Industrial maintenance & mechatronics
- +3
Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences
Reading, PA · 1.6 mi · Private
- EMT & paramedic
- Surgical technologist
- Radiologic technologist
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Miller-Motte College-Berks Technical Institute
Wyomissing, PA · 2.8 mi · Private
- HVAC technician
- CDL & truck driving
- Medical assistant
- +4
Universal Technical Institute of Pennsylvania Inc
Exton, PA · 23 mi · Private
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
Automotive Training Center-Exton
Exton, PA · 25 mi · Private
- Automotive technician
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- Auto body & collision repair
Lincoln Technical Institute - Allentown
Allentown, PA · 26 mi · Private
- Electrician
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +1
The Salon Professional Academy
Collegeville, PA · 26 mi · Private
- Cosmetology
- Esthetician
- Nail technician
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PA · 28 mi · Public
- HVAC technician
- CNC machining
- Medical assistant
- +12
Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork
Lancaster, PA · 28 mi · Private
- Cosmetology
- Massage therapy
- Esthetician
- +1
Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
Schnecksville, PA · 28 mi · Public
- Carpentry
- CNC machining
- Automotive technician
- +4
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Lancaster, PA · 28 mi · Public
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- Plumbing
- +10
Programs near Reading
- Cosmetology schools (9)
- Auto mechanic schools (5)
- Industrial maintenance schools (4)
- LPN programs (4)
- Barber schools (4)
- Esthetician schools (4)
- Electronics technician schools (4)
- HVAC schools (4)
- Diesel mechanic schools (4)
- CNC machining schools (4)
- Medical billing and coding schools (3)
- IT schools (3)
- Medical assistant schools (3)
- Construction schools (3)
- Welding schools (3)
- Auto body schools (3)
- Nail tech schools (3)
- Criminal justice programs (2)
- Massage therapy schools (2)
- Plumbing schools (2)
- Electrician schools (2)
- Drafting schools (2)
- Carpentry schools (2)
- Medical lab tech programs (1)
- Respiratory therapy schools (1)
- EMT and paramedic schools (1)
- Radiology tech schools (1)
- Surgical tech schools (1)
- CDL schools (1)
- Dental assistant schools (1)
- Culinary schools (1)
- Flight schools (1)
- PTA programs (1)
- Vet tech schools (1)
- Heavy equipment operator schools (1)
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Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are near Reading?
There are 22 trade and technical schools within 30 miles of Reading, PA, including 6 public colleges.
What trades can I study near Reading?
The most common programs nearby are cosmetology (9 schools), automotive technician (5 schools), industrial maintenance & mechatronics (4 schools), practical nursing (LPN/LVN) (4 schools), barbering (4 schools), and esthetician (4 schools).
How do I choose a trade school in Reading?
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
- Sinking Spring (5 mi)
- Downingtown (26 mi)
- Lebanon (26 mi)
- Pottsville (28 mi)
- Lancaster (29 mi)
- Allentown (29 mi)
- Norristown (34 mi)
- Ambler (39 mi)