Trade schools in Virginia Beach, VA
17 trade and technical schools are within 30 miles of Virginia Beach, VA, 8 of them in the city. Popular programs nearby include HVAC technician, practical nursing (LPN/LVN), massage therapy, and automotive technician.
- Within 30 miles
- 17
- In Virginia Beach
- 8
- Public colleges
- 2
- Programs offered
- 36
17 schools within 30 mi of Virginia Beach, VA
School results
Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, VA · 6.9 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical billing & coding
- +2
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Rudy & Kelly Academy, A Paul Mitchell Partner School
Virginia Beach, VA · 8.9 mi · Private
- Cosmetology
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA · 9.4 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Dental assistant
- +11
Advanced Technology Institute
Virginia Beach, VA · 9.5 mi · Private
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +2
Fortis College - Norfolk
Norfolk, VA · 10 mi · Private
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +2
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Hampton, VA · 29 mi · Public
- HVAC technician
- Automotive technician
- EMT & paramedic
- +6
Riverside College of Health Careers
Newport News, VA · 29 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Surgical technologist
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- +2
Programs near Virginia Beach
- HVAC schools (6)
- LPN programs (5)
- Massage therapy schools (4)
- Auto mechanic schools (4)
- Criminal justice programs (3)
- Medical assistant schools (3)
- Medical billing and coding schools (3)
- Cosmetology schools (3)
- Drafting schools (3)
- Dental assistant schools (3)
- EMT and paramedic schools (3)
- Industrial maintenance schools (3)
- PTA programs (3)
- Radiology tech schools (3)
- Sonography schools (3)
- Welding schools (3)
- Esthetician schools (2)
- IT schools (2)
- Culinary schools (2)
- Surgical tech schools (2)
- Diesel mechanic schools (2)
- Electrician schools (2)
- Electronics technician schools (2)
- Fire science programs (2)
- Baking and pastry schools (1)
- CDL schools (1)
- Aviation maintenance schools (1)
- Carpentry schools (1)
- Auto body schools (1)
- Construction schools (1)
- Medical lab tech programs (1)
- OTA programs (1)
- Respiratory therapy schools (1)
- Vet tech schools (1)
- Barber schools (1)
- Dental hygiene schools (1)
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Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are near Virginia Beach?
There are 17 trade and technical schools within 30 miles of Virginia Beach, VA, including 2 public colleges.
What trades can I study near Virginia Beach?
The most common programs nearby are HVAC technician (6 schools), practical nursing (LPN/LVN) (5 schools), massage therapy (4 schools), automotive technician (4 schools), police academy & criminal justice (3 schools), and medical assistant (3 schools).
How do I choose a trade school in Virginia Beach?
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
- Norfolk (16 mi)
- Chesapeake (17 mi)
- Suffolk (34 mi)
- Newport News (34 mi)