Trade schools in Columbia, SC
9 trade and technical schools are within 30 miles of Columbia, SC, 5 of them in the city. Popular programs nearby include cosmetology, esthetician, massage therapy, and medical assistant.
- Within 30 miles
- 9
- In Columbia
- 5
- Public colleges
- 1
- Programs offered
- 31
9 schools within 30 mi of Columbia, SC
School results
Southeastern College-Columbia
Columbia, SC · 3.6 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Cosmetology
- Massage therapy
- +3
Southeastern Esthetics Institute
Elgin, SC · 6.3 mi · Private
- Massage therapy
- Esthetician
- Nail technician
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Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia
West Columbia, SC · 10 mi · Private
- Cosmetology
- Barbering
- Esthetician
- +1
Fortis College - Columbia
Columbia, SC · 10 mi · Private
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
Programs near Columbia
- Cosmetology schools (5)
- Esthetician schools (3)
- Massage therapy schools (2)
- Medical assistant schools (2)
- Surgical tech schools (2)
- Nail tech schools (2)
- Barber schools (2)
- Dental assistant schools (2)
- HVAC schools (2)
- Radiology tech schools (1)
- Sonography schools (1)
- Auto mechanic schools (1)
- Drafting schools (1)
- CNA classes (1)
- Construction schools (1)
- Criminal justice programs (1)
- Dental hygiene schools (1)
- Electrician schools (1)
- Electronics technician schools (1)
- EMT and paramedic schools (1)
- Industrial maintenance schools (1)
- IT schools (1)
- LPN programs (1)
- CNC machining schools (1)
- Medical billing and coding schools (1)
- Medical lab tech programs (1)
- Pharmacy technician schools (1)
- Phlebotomy classes (1)
- PTA programs (1)
- Respiratory therapy schools (1)
- Welding schools (1)
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Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are near Columbia?
There are 9 trade and technical schools within 30 miles of Columbia, SC, including 1 public college.
What trades can I study near Columbia?
The most common programs nearby are cosmetology (5 schools), esthetician (3 schools), massage therapy (2 schools), medical assistant (2 schools), surgical technologist (2 schools), and nail technician (2 schools).
How do I choose a trade school in Columbia?
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.