Trade schools in Wilkes-Barre, PA
9 trade and technical schools are within 30 miles of Wilkes-Barre, PA, 1 of them in the city. Popular programs nearby include practical nursing (LPN/LVN), electrician, HVAC technician, and medical assistant.
- Within 30 miles
- 9
- In Wilkes-Barre
- 1
- Public colleges
- 4
- Programs offered
- 30
9 schools within 30 mi of Wilkes-Barre, PA
School results
Fortis Institute - Forty Fort
Forty Fort, PA · 2.5 mi · Private
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- CDL & truck driving
- +1
Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing
Wilkes Barre, PA · 3.6 mi · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
Luzerne County Community College
Nanticoke, PA · 7.0 mi · Public
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- Plumbing
- +13
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Fortis Institute - Scranton
Scranton, PA · 17 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Dental assistant
- +2
Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County
Scranton, PA · 18 mi · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
Programs near Wilkes-Barre
- LPN programs (4)
- Electrician schools (3)
- HVAC schools (3)
- Medical assistant schools (2)
- Auto mechanic schools (2)
- Baking and pastry schools (2)
- Drafting schools (2)
- Criminal justice programs (2)
- Dental assistant schools (2)
- Dental hygiene schools (2)
- Diesel mechanic schools (2)
- Industrial maintenance schools (2)
- Medical billing and coding schools (2)
- Surgical tech schools (2)
- Welding schools (2)
- PTA programs (2)
- CDL schools (1)
- EMT and paramedic schools (1)
- Plumbing schools (1)
- Respiratory therapy schools (1)
- Cosmetology schools (1)
- Culinary schools (1)
- Massage therapy schools (1)
- OTA programs (1)
- Sonography schools (1)
- Carpentry schools (1)
- Electronics technician schools (1)
- IT schools (1)
- Radiology tech schools (1)
- Vet tech schools (1)
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Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are near Wilkes-Barre?
There are 9 trade and technical schools within 30 miles of Wilkes-Barre, PA, including 4 public colleges.
What trades can I study near Wilkes-Barre?
The most common programs nearby are practical nursing (LPN/LVN) (4 schools), electrician (3 schools), HVAC technician (3 schools), medical assistant (2 schools), automotive technician (2 schools), and baking & pastry (2 schools).
How do I choose a trade school in Wilkes-Barre?
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.
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- Sunbury (54 mi)