Trade schools in Tacoma, WA
18 trade and technical schools are within 30 miles of Tacoma, WA, 5 of them in the city. Popular programs nearby include IT support & networking, medical assistant, nursing assistant (CNA), and automotive technician.
- Within 30 miles
- 18
- In Tacoma
- 5
- Public colleges
- 12
- Programs offered
- 44
18 schools within 30 mi of Tacoma, WA
School results
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA · 3.1 mi · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- EMT & paramedic
- Medical billing & coding
- +5
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UEI College-Tacoma
Tacoma, WA · 4.7 mi · Private
- HVAC technician
- Automotive technician
- Medical assistant
- +2
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WA · 5.6 mi · Public
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +16
Pierce College District
Lakewood, WA · 7.6 mi · Public
- EMT & paramedic
- Medical billing & coding
- IT support & networking
- +4
Highline College
Des Moines, WA · 12 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- IT support & networking
- +3
Pima Medical Institute - Renton
Renton, WA · 19 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
- Pharmacy technician
- +4
South Seattle College
Seattle, WA · 21 mi · Public
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +2
Seattle Central College
Seattle, WA · 26 mi · Public
- Carpentry
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +5
South Puget Sound Community College
Olympia, WA · 27 mi · Public
- Welding
- CNC machining
- Automotive technician
- +7
Programs near Tacoma
- IT schools (10)
- Medical assistant schools (10)
- CNA classes (9)
- Auto mechanic schools (7)
- Dental assistant schools (7)
- Welding schools (7)
- Medical billing and coding schools (7)
- Culinary schools (6)
- Cosmetology schools (6)
- Drafting schools (6)
- Industrial maintenance schools (5)
- Phlebotomy classes (5)
- Esthetician schools (5)
- Carpentry schools (4)
- Construction schools (4)
- HVAC schools (4)
- LPN programs (4)
- CNC machining schools (4)
- Baking and pastry schools (4)
- Criminal justice programs (4)
- Auto body schools (3)
- EMT and paramedic schools (3)
- Fire science programs (3)
- OTA programs (3)
- Respiratory therapy schools (3)
- Aviation maintenance schools (3)
- Pharmacy technician schools (3)
- Surgical tech schools (3)
- Vet tech schools (3)
- Barber schools (2)
- Diesel mechanic schools (2)
- Radiology tech schools (2)
- Sonography schools (2)
- Flight schools (2)
- PTA programs (2)
- CDL schools (1)
- Electrician schools (1)
- Electronics technician schools (1)
- Heavy equipment operator schools (1)
- Small engine repair schools (1)
- Nail tech schools (1)
- Medical lab tech programs (1)
- Dental hygiene schools (1)
- Massage therapy schools (1)
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Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are near Tacoma?
There are 18 trade and technical schools within 30 miles of Tacoma, WA, including 12 public colleges.
What trades can I study near Tacoma?
The most common programs nearby are IT support & networking (10 schools), medical assistant (10 schools), nursing assistant (CNA) (9 schools), automotive technician (7 schools), dental assistant (7 schools), and welding (7 schools).
How do I choose a trade school in Tacoma?
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.