Pennsylvania Trade Schools Comparison
The following table compares the trade schools in Pennsylvania. For the comparison, we only include less than 2-years colleges, also known as trade schools or vocational schools. If you want to check vocational programs at 4-years colleges or community colleges, try at vocational program comparison page.
The 2023 average tuition at the Pennsylvania trade schools is $14,175 and the average financial aid amount is $7,945. The amount in the below table is the average over all programs that each school offers.
Name | Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid | Population | Number of Offered Programs | Largest Program | Students to Faculty Ratio |
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Mercer County Career CenterPublic, Less than 2 yearsMercer, PA | $16,000 | $11,461 | 5 | 1 Program | Licensed Practical, Vocational Nurse Training | 5 to 1 |
Professional Academy of CosmetologyPrivate, Less than 2 yearsNorristown, PA | $12,350 | $4,429 | 7 | 4 Programs | Cosmetology, Cosmetologist | 7 to 1 |
Average | $14,175 | $7,945 | 6 | 2.50 | - | 6.00 to 1 |