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Trade Schools in Alabama - Finding AL Vocational Training

Trade schools in Alabama help prepare students for jobs in a variety of popular fields throughout the state. And, with so much of the projected growth in the state’s labor market expected to occur in fields that don’t require four-year degrees, certification programs offered at local vocational programs are in high demand. If you want to choose your trade school fast, use our search feature below and find the best program near you! It could not be any easier than we make it!
 


Whether your goal is to work in healthcare, a skilled trade like carpentry, business, or any other vocation, an Alabama trade school can help you reach your goal!

Trade Schools in AL

Where to Find Trade Schools in AL

As of early 2014, there were 31 trade schools in Alabama that were recognized by the National Center for Education Statistics. The following table contains data and contact information for each institution.

NameAddress
Alabama State College of Barber Styling753 Main Street, Gardendale, Alabama 35071
Blue Cliff Career College2970 Cottage Hill Rd., Suite 175, Mobile, Alabama 36606
Brown Mackie College-Birmingham105 Vulcan Road, Suite 100, Birmingham, Alabama 35209-4701
Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Ultrasound2936 North McVay Drive, Mobile, Alabama 36606
Columbia Southern University21982 University Lane, Orange Beach, Alabama 36561-9000
Fortis College School of Cosmetology300-F Azalea Rd, Mobile, Alabama 36609
Fortis College-Dothan200 Vulcan Way, Dothan, Alabama 36303
Fortis College-Foley200 East Laurel Avenue, Foley, Alabama 36535
Fortis College-Mobile3590 Pleasant Valley Rd, Mobile, Alabama 36609
Fortis College-Montgomery3470 Eastdale Cir, Montgomery, Alabama 36117
Fortis College-Montgomery3736 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, Alabama 36109
Fortis Institute100 London Pkwy Ste 150, Birmingham, Alabama 35211
Hair Academy3150 McGehee Road, Montgomery, Alabama 36111-2201
ITT Technical Institute-Bessemer6270 Park South Drive, Bessemer, Alabama 35022
ITT Technical Institute-Madison9238 Madison Blvd, Ste 500, Madison, Alabama 35758
ITT Technical Institute-Mobile3100 Cottage Hill Rd Bldg 3, Mobile, Alabama 36606
New Beginning College of Cosmetology421 Martling Road, Albertville, Alabama 35951
Paul Mitchell the School-Birmingham1694 Montgomery Hwy Ste 124, Hoover, Alabama 35216
Paul Mitchell the School-Huntsville3810 Sullivan St Ste F, Madison, Alabama 35805
Prince Institute-Southeast7735 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, Alabama 36117
Regency Beauty Institute-Hoover1775 Montgomery Highway South, Hoover, Alabama 35244-0000
South University-Montgomery5355 Vaughn Rd, Montgomery, Alabama 36116
Strayer University-Alabama3570 Grandview Pkwy Ste 200, Birmingham, Alabama 35243
Strayer University-Huntsville Campus4955 Corporate Drive NW Suite 200, Huntsville, Alabama 35805
University Academy of Hair Design3400 McFarland Boulevard Suite # 3, Northport, Alabama 35476-3100
University of Phoenix-Birmingham Campus100 Corporate Parkway, Birmingham, Alabama 35242-2982
Virginia College-Birmingham488 Palisades Blvd., Birmingham, Alabama 35209
Virginia College-Huntsville2021 Drake Avenue, SW, Huntsville, Alabama 35801
Virginia College-Mobile3725 Airport Blvd, Suite 165, Mobile, Alabama 36608
Virginia College-Montgomery6200 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery, Alabama 36117-2800

Employment & Salary Outlook

Jobs in Alabama – A Look Into the Future

The list below shows the projected, 10 fastest-growing occupations in the State of Alabama through 2020. It should be noted that eight of the 10 fields can be entered with an average of two years-or-less of education at a local vocational school.

Alabama’s 10 Fastest Growing Occupations

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Personal Care and Home Care Aides

Minimum Education: High school diploma

Median Salary in AL (2012): $17,800

2010 Employment: 4,200

2020 Employment: 7,190

Pct Change: 71%

 

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Home Health Aides

Minimum Education: High school diploma and min. 75 hours formal training

Median Salary in AL (2012): $18,800

2010 Employment: 11,370

2020 Employment: 19,230

Pct Change: 69%
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Physical Therapy Assistants

Minimum Education: Two-year associate’s degree from accredited program

Median Salary in AL (2012): $53,000

2010 Employment: 1,330

2020 Employment: 2,050

Pct Change: 54%

 

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Physical Therapist Aides

Minimum Education: High school diploma

Median Salary in AL (2012): $22,400

2010 Employment: 690

2020 Employment: 1,040

Pct Change: 51%

 
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Helpers - Carpenters

Minimum Education: High school diploma and apprenticeship

Median Salary in AL (2012): $30,100

2010 Employment: 1,190

2020 Employment: 1,780

Pct Change: 50%

 

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Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

Minimum Education: Two-year associate’s degree from accredited program.

Median Salary in AL (2012): $49,000

2010 Employment: 980

2020 Employment: 1,450

Pct Change: 48%

 
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Physical Therapists

Minimum Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree.

Median Salary in AL (2012): $79,900

2010 Employment: 1,950

2020 Employment: 2,810

Pct Change: 44%

 

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Medical Secretaries

Minimum Education: High school diploma and proficiency with basic office and computer skills.

Median Salary in AL (2012): $27,600

2010 Employment: 3,710

2020 Employment: 5,340

Pct Change: 44%

 
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Dental Hygienists

Minimum Education: Two-year associate’s degree from accredited program.

Median Salary in AL (2012): $45,400

2010 Employment: 3,030

2020 Employment: 4,350

Pct Change: 44%

 

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Medical-Public Health Social Workers

Minimum Education: Four-year bachelor’s degree.

Median Salary in AL (2012): $41,700

2010 Employment: 2,390

2020 Employment: 3,420

Pct Change: 43%

 
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Source: Workforce Development Councils of Alabama

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