Trade schools in Richmond, VA
14 trade and technical schools are within 30 miles of Richmond, VA, 7 of them in the city. Popular programs nearby include practical nursing (LPN/LVN), massage therapy, cosmetology, and dental assistant.
- Within 30 miles
- 14
- In Richmond
- 7
- Public colleges
- 3
- Programs offered
- 28
14 schools within 30 mi of Richmond, VA
School results
Fortis College - Richmond
Richmond, VA · 3.5 mi · Private
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +3
Centura College - Richmond Main
Richmond, VA · 4.3 mi · Private
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- Medical assistant
- +5
Henrico County-Saint Marys Hospital School of Practical Nursing
Richmond, VA · 7.0 mi · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
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J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA · 7.3 mi · Public
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +10
Bon Secours St Mary's Hospital School of Medical Imaging
Richmond, VA · 8.3 mi · Private
- Radiologic technologist
Chester Career College
Chester, VA · 14 mi · Private
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Phlebotomy
- Pharmacy technician
- +2
Southside College of Health Sciences
Colonial Heights, VA · 19 mi · Private
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Radiologic technologist
Programs near Richmond
- LPN programs (5)
- Massage therapy schools (4)
- Cosmetology schools (4)
- Dental assistant schools (3)
- HVAC schools (3)
- Welding schools (3)
- Medical assistant schools (2)
- Surgical tech schools (2)
- CNA classes (2)
- Medical billing and coding schools (2)
- Phlebotomy classes (2)
- Esthetician schools (2)
- Drafting schools (2)
- Criminal justice programs (2)
- Electronics technician schools (2)
- EMT and paramedic schools (2)
- Radiology tech schools (2)
- Barber schools (2)
- Auto mechanic schools (1)
- Culinary schools (1)
- Diesel mechanic schools (1)
- Medical lab tech programs (1)
- Respiratory therapy schools (1)
- Construction schools (1)
- Electrician schools (1)
- Industrial maintenance schools (1)
- Pharmacy technician schools (1)
- Sonography schools (1)
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Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are near Richmond?
There are 14 trade and technical schools within 30 miles of Richmond, VA, including 3 public colleges.
What trades can I study near Richmond?
The most common programs nearby are practical nursing (LPN/LVN) (5 schools), massage therapy (4 schools), cosmetology (4 schools), dental assistant (3 schools), HVAC technician (3 schools), and welding (3 schools).
How do I choose a trade school in Richmond?
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
- Ashland (16 mi)
- Petersburg (23 mi)
- Fredericksburg (53 mi)
- Newport News (61 mi)
- Charlottesville (65 mi)
- Suffolk (74 mi)
- La Plata, MD (75 mi)
- Norfolk (80 mi)