Job training programs in the Washington, DC area
489 programs in 58 fields, with costs, results and funding that can make them free
111 schools offer these programs with classes in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Compare the fields below, then open one to see each program with its price and how past students did.
All job training programs in the District of Columbia, including online programs
Compare job training in Washington, DC: cost, pay and results
A field with too few programs here for a page of its own opens the the District of Columbia list, filtered to the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area.
| Training | Programs | Most cost | Earned a year, estimated | Working 6 months later | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT training | 91 | $1,790 to $3,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 97% |
| Cybersecurity training | 78 | $2,280 to $3,084 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 100% |
| Project management certification | 26 | $1,836 to $3,441 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 100% |
| CNA classes | 25 | $1,086 to $1,354 | about $29,800 | 66% | 97% |
| CDL training | 25 | $2,850 to $4,500 | about $41,800 | 69% | 91% |
| Security guard training | 21 | $150 to $275 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Business administration programs | 16 | $1,095 to $2,323 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 98% |
| Esthetician school | 15 | $5,475 to $9,360 | Left out | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Medical assistant training | 12 | $2,970 to $4,980 | about $30,900 | 65% | 71% |
| HVAC training | 12 | $1,500 to $8,000 | about $45,500 | 43% | 97% |
| Data analytics courses | 12 | $1,974 to $3,166 | Not reported | Not reported | Not enough data |
| Phlebotomy trainingToo few programs for a page of its own | 9 | $1,100 to $2,400 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Medical billing and coding training | 9 | $2,952 to $4,384 | about $34,700 | 68% | 62% |
| Electrician trainingToo few programs for a page of its own | 7 | $1,312 to $3,100 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Medication aide trainingToo few programs for a page of its own | 7 | $538 to $918 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Coding and software development coursesToo few programs for a page of its own | 7 | $1,017 to $4,750 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Cosmetology schoolToo few programs for a page of its own | 6 | $15,650 to $16,888 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Barber schoolToo few programs for a page of its own | 6 | $6,000 to $7,275 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Nail tech schoolToo few programs for a page of its own | 6 | $3,180 to $3,859 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 100% |
| Culinary schoolToo few programs for a page of its own | 6 | $4,224 to $11,991 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Home health aide training | 6 | $355 to $706 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Human resources trainingToo few programs for a page of its own | 6 | $1,201 to $1,282 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Construction training programs | 6 | $2,369 to $4,314 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| LPN programsToo few programs for a page of its own | 5 | $9,470 to $13,245 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Pharmacy technician training | 5 | $1,880 to $3,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Massage therapy schoolToo few programs for a page of its own | 5 | $8,000 to $10,500 | Left out | Not reported | Not enough data |
| Administrative assistant training | 5 | $2,500 to $4,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Paralegal programs | 4 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Web and graphic design coursesToo few programs for a page of its own | 4 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Dental assistant programsToo few programs for a page of its own | 3 | Too few figures to show | |||
| RN programsToo few programs for a page of its own | 3 | Too few figures to show | |||
| EKG technician programsToo few programs for a page of its own | 3 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Hospitality management programsToo few programs for a page of its own | 3 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Customer service training | 3 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Welding classesToo few programs for a page of its own | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| EMT classesToo few programs for a page of its own | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Carpentry classesToo few programs for a page of its own | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Accounting and bookkeeping classesToo few programs for a page of its own | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| AutoCAD and drafting coursesToo few programs for a page of its own | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Digital marketing coursesToo few programs for a page of its own | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Forklift certificationToo few programs for a page of its own | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| OSHA safety trainingToo few programs for a page of its own | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Auto mechanic classesToo few programs for a page of its own | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Heavy equipment operator trainingToo few programs for a page of its own | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Police academyToo few programs for a page of its own | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Surgical tech programsToo few programs for a page of its own | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Dental hygiene programsToo few programs for a page of its own | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Medical administrative assistant training | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Early childhood education programsToo few programs for a page of its own | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Aircraft mechanic schoolToo few programs for a page of its own | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Supply chain and logistics trainingToo few programs for a page of its own | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Addiction counselor trainingToo few programs for a page of its own | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Sterile processing technician trainingToo few programs for a page of its own | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Respiratory therapy programsToo few programs for a page of its own | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Vet tech programsToo few programs for a page of its own | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| OTA programsToo few programs for a page of its own | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Healthcare administration programsToo few programs for a page of its own | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Flight schoolToo few programs for a page of its own | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
Each figure is the middle program of that field in this area. Yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate.Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are counted; other schools in Washington, DC may offer more. How these figures are made
Where the Washington, DC job training numbers come from
Which Washington, DC programs are counted?
Programs with classes in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area that the state they're in approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act). Online programs are on the state pages. Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).5 They come from the US Department of Labor's file for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025), covering programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Washington, DC offers.
What the figures for each field mean
Each figure is the middle program among those that report it: half did better, half did worse. Prices are what most programs cost if you pay yourself (the middle half). Earnings are for the second quarter after students left, times four. Where a figure is missing, the table says why: "Not reported", "Left out" or "Not enough data" (what each means).
How reliable are the District of Columbia figures?
The US Department of Labor's own results site lists the District of Columbia among the states with "known data quality concerns".6 The figures here are shown as the state reported them; check them with the school before you enroll.
Sources for the funding facts about job training in Washington, DC
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- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns