Trade schools in Nevada are available to most of the state’s residents, and offer programs in a wide range of professional fields. Students are able to acquire degrees, certificates and diplomas that qualify them for entry-level positions in most of the state’s major industries, and can usually complete their studies in significantly less time than would be required to earn a standard college degree.
This resource page features current official government data on employment in the region, as well as a directory of vocational schools in Nevada.
Looking for Trade Schools in NV?
Per the National Center for Education Statistics, there were 40 accredited trade schools in Nevada at the start of the 2014 school year. The following table includes contact information, and general program data for each institution.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Academy of Hair Design | 5191 W. Charleston, #150, Las Vegas, Nevada 89146 |
| Advanced Training Institute | 5150 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada 89118-1519 |
| American Institute of Medical Sonography | 5450 W Sahara Ave, #320, Las Vegas, Nevada 89146-0383 |
| Anthem Institute-Las Vegas | 2320 S Rancho Drive 1st Floor, Las Vegas, Nevada 89102 |
| Career College of Northern Nevada | 1421 Pullman Dr., Sparks, Nevada 89434-7905 |
| Carrington College-Las Vegas | 5740 South Eastern Ave., Ste. 140, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119 |
| Carrington College-Reno | 5580 Kietzke Ln, Reno, Nevada 89511 |
| Carson City Beauty Academy | 1851 S Roop St Ste 100, Carson City, Nevada 89701-7565 |
| Casal Institute of Nevada | 4856 S Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119 |
| Destination Academy for Spa and Salon Professionals | 4280 South Hualapai Way, Las Vegas, Nevada 89147-8397 |
| DeVry University-Nevada | 2490 Paseo Verde Parkway, Ste 150, Henderson, Nevada 89074-7120 |
| DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management-Nevada | 2490 Paseo Verde Parkway, Suite 150, Henderson, Nevada 89074-7120 |
| Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Green Valley | 11041 S Eastern Avenue, Ste 112, Henderson, Nevada 89052 |
| Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Las Vegas | 6578 North Decatur Blvd. #200, Las Vegas, Nevada 89131 |
| Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin | 9340 W. Sahara Ave Ste. 205, Las Vegas, Nevada 89117 |
| European Massage Therapy School-Las Vegas | 9440 W. Sahara Ave., suite 250, Las Vegas, Nevada 89117 |
| Everest College-Henderson | 170 North Stephaine Suite 145, Henderson, Nevada 89074 |
| Institute of Professional Careers | 4472 South Eastern Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119 |
| International Academy of Style | 2295 Market st, Reno, Nevada 89502-1559 |
| ITT Technical Institute-Henderson | 168 N Gibson Rd, Henderson, Nevada 89014 |
| ITT Technical Institute-Las Vegas | 3825 W Cheyenne Ave Ste 600, North Las Vegas, Nevada 89032 |
| Kaplan College-Las Vegas | 3535 W. Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada 89102 |
| Marinello Schools of Beauty | 4451 East Sunset Rd #14, Henderson, Nevada 89014-2244 |
| Marinello Schools of Beauty-Las Vegas | 5001 East Bonanza Ste 110, Las Vegas, Nevada 89110 |
| Marinello Schools of Beauty-Reno | 5093 South McCarran Blvd, Reno, Nevada 89502 |
| Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno | 1050 Matley Lane, Reno, Nevada 89502 |
| Milan Institute-Las Vegas | 710 South Tonopah, Las Vegas, Nevada 89106-4031 |
| Milan Institute-Sparks | 950 Industrial Way, Sparks, Nevada 89431 |
| Morrison University | 10315 Professional Circle, Suite 201 (2nd Flr), Reno, Nevada 89521 |
| Nevada Career Institute | 3231 North Decatur Boulevard Suites 119, Las Vegas, Nevada 89130 |
| Northwest Career College | 7398 Smoke Ranch Road, Ste 100, Las Vegas, Nevada 89128 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Las Vegas | 9490 South Eastern Avenue, Suite 100, Las Vegas, Nevada 89123-8014 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Reno | 1600 Holcomb Avenue, Reno, Nevada 89501-3356 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas | 3333 East Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 89121 |
| The Art Institute of Las Vegas | 2350 Corporate Circle, Henderson, Nevada 89074-7737 |
| University of Phoenix-Las Vegas Campus | 3755 Breakthrough Way, Las Vegas, Nevada 89135-3047 |
| University of Phoenix-Northern Nevada Campus | 10345 Professional Circle, Reno, Nevada 89521-5862 |
| Utah College of Massage Therapy-Vegas | 2381 East Windmill Lane, Suite 14, Las Vegas, Nevada 89123-2069 |
Employment & Salary Outlook
The 21st Century Nevada Labor Market
While the entertainment and food & hospitality industries are still vital to the Nevada economy, steady growth is expected over the next several years in healthcare, construction and mining as well. As a matter of fact, according to the Nevada Research & Analysis Bureau, the 10 fastest-growing jobs in the state can all be found in these three fields (see below).
Nevada’s 10 Fastest Growing Occupations
The 10 occupations featured below are expected to experience the fastest growth rate in Nebraska among all positions experiencing a net increase of 250 new positions or more by 2020. Click on any name below to watch a brief video and review the state employment statistics for that position.
Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators
Median Salary in NV (2012): $55,900
2010 Employment: 610
2020 Employment: 1,110
Pct Change: 83%
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Continuous Mining Machine Operators
Median Salary in NV (2012): $57,300
2010 Employment: 1,190
2020 Employment: 2,170
Pct Change: 82%
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Helpers - Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Median Salary in NV (2012): $29,200
2010 Employment: 900
2020 Employment: 1,370
Pct Change: 52%
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Glaziers
Median Salary in NV (2012): $39,000
2010 Employment: 950
2020 Employment: 1,430
Pct Change: 50%
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Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Median Salary in NV (2012): $56,200
2010 Employment: 1,340
2020 Employment: 1,950
Pct Change: 45%
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Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics
Median Salary in NV (2012): $60,500
2010 Employment: 2,010
2020 Employment: 2,920
Pct Change: 45%
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Personal Care Aides
Median Salary in NV (2012): $21,400
2010 Employment: 6,120
2020 Employment: 8,450
Pct Change: 38%
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Cost Estimators
Median Salary in NV (2012): $58,000
2010 Employment: 1,760
2020 Employment: 2,420
Pct Change: 38%
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Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
Median Salary in NV (2012): $44,900
2010 Employment: 1,430
2020 Employment: 1,950
Pct Change: 37%
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Home Health Aides
Median Salary in NV (2012): $23,500
2010 Employment: 4,340
2020 Employment: 5,880
Pct Change: 36%
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Source: Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation
Vocational Schools in Nevada’s Largest Cities
- Las Vegas
- Henderson
- North Las Vegas
- Reno
- Sunrise Manor
- Paradise
- Spring Valley
- Enterprise