Trade schools in Virginia
Browse 72 trade and technical schools in Virginia, with campuses in Virginia Beach, Richmond, Newport News, Norfolk, and Danville and more. The most common programs here are practical nursing (LPN/LVN), police academy & criminal justice, HVAC technician, and electronics technician.
- Schools
- 72
- Public colleges
- 26
- Programs offered
- 40
- Cities
- 25
24 schools
School results
Advanced Technology Institute
Virginia Beach, VA · Private
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +2
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Blue Ridge Community College
Weyers Cave, VA · Public
- Electrician
- Automotive technician
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +9
Bon Secours St Mary's Hospital School of Medical Imaging
Richmond, VA · Private
- Radiologic technologist
Eastern Virginia Career College
Fredericksburg, VA · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Phlebotomy
- +3
Fortis College - Norfolk
Norfolk, VA · Private
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +2
Fortis College - Richmond
Richmond, VA · Private
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +3
Riverside College of Health Careers
Newport News, VA · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Surgical technologist
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- +2
Southside College of Health Sciences
Colonial Heights, VA · Private
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Radiologic technologist
Sovah School of Health Professions
Danville, VA · Private
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Radiologic technologist
Programs in Virginia
- LPN programs (28)
- Criminal justice programs (26)
- HVAC schools (25)
- Electronics technician schools (23)
- EMT and paramedic schools (20)
- Industrial maintenance schools (20)
- Medical billing and coding schools (20)
- Welding schools (20)
- Cosmetology schools (18)
- Electrician schools (15)
- Auto mechanic schools (15)
- Massage therapy schools (15)
- Drafting schools (14)
- Culinary schools (13)
- Radiology tech schools (12)
- Construction schools (11)
- Dental assistant schools (11)
- Medical lab tech programs (11)
- Esthetician schools (9)
- PTA programs (8)
- Sonography schools (8)
- Medical assistant schools (8)
- Diesel mechanic schools (7)
- Respiratory therapy schools (7)
- Surgical tech schools (7)
- Dental hygiene schools (5)
- Barber schools (5)
- OTA programs (4)
- Phlebotomy classes (4)
- Aviation maintenance schools (4)
- Fire science programs (3)
- Vet tech schools (3)
- CNA classes (3)
- IT schools (3)
- CDL schools (2)
- Pharmacy technician schools (2)
- Small engine repair schools (1)
- Carpentry schools (1)
- Auto body schools (1)
- Baking and pastry schools (1)
Trade schools by city
- Virginia Beach (17)
- Chesapeake (19)
- Richmond (14)
- Norfolk (21)
- Newport News (18)
- Alexandria (23)
- Suffolk (17)
- Roanoke (3)
- Lynchburg (3)
- Leesburg (12)
- Blacksburg (4)
- Charlottesville (3)
- Manassas (15)
- Danville (6)
- Petersburg (10)
- Fredericksburg (3)
- Winchester (7)
- Herndon (17)
- Martinsville (5)
- Abingdon (4)
- Wytheville (3)
- Ashland (11)
- Big Stone Gap (3)
- Dublin (3)
- Weyers Cave (3)
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Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are in Virginia?
We list 72 trade and technical schools in Virginia: 26 public colleges, 7 private nonprofit schools, and 39 private career schools.
What are the most common trade programs in Virginia?
Practical nursing (LPN/LVN) (28 schools), Police academy & criminal justice (26 schools), HVAC technician (25 schools), Electronics technician (23 schools), EMT & paramedic (20 schools), and Industrial maintenance & mechatronics (20 schools).
Does Virginia have community college trade programs?
Yes. 26 public colleges in Virginia offer trade programs. They often cost less than private schools and accept federal financial aid.
How do I choose a trade school in Virginia?
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.