Start here to compare accredited trade schools near Indianapolis. This guide links to programs, state licensing steps, and related career paths so you can get job-ready quickly in Indiana.
Ask each school about tuition, schedules, and embedded certifications (EPA 608, NCCER, ASE)
Top Trade Schools in Indianapolis
#1
Bethany Theological Seminary
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Richmond, IN
•In-state option
Located in Richmond, IN Bethany Theological Seminary is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include career-aligned certificates and diplomas.
Located in Anderson, IN Anderson University is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity, and Film and Video Production. The campus serves roughly 1,070 learners.
Located in Muncie, IN Ball State University is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Construction Manager, Criminal Justice, and Data Analytics Technology. The campus serves roughly 13,770 learners.
Located in Mishawaka, IN Bethel University is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Criminal Justice, Graphic Design, and Marketing Management. The campus serves roughly 1,069 learners.
Located in Indianapolis, IN Butler University is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Data Analytics Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Environmental Science Technology. The campus serves roughly 4,383 learners.
Located in Whiting, IN Calumet College of Saint Joseph is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Technology, and Procurement Purchasing Management. The campus serves roughly 560 learners.
Located in Indianapolis, IN Christian Theological Seminary is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include career-aligned certificates and diplomas.
Located in Valparaiso, IN College of Court Reporting Inc is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Digital Court Reporter. The campus serves roughly 183 learners.
Median salaries reflect the latest OEWS release; job growth uses state projections when available and national projections when state data is unavailable.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. State data (Indiana). Job growth reflects projected U.S. change for each trade.
Meet the author:Brad Fishbein is a Florida Licensed Mold Assessor and council-certified Microbial Investigator. He’s the founder of TradeCareerPath.com and has completed over 5,000 mold inspections since 2009. Brad now helps homeowners and tradespeople make smart decisions about mold, licensing, and skilled career paths.
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