How Much Does CDL School Cost? (2026 Tuition Guide)
Most CDL schools don't publish their tuition, which makes comparing them hard. We collected the Class A tuition that schools do publish, so you can see what's normal in your state.
At a glance
- Median class A tuition
- $4,950
- Middle half
- $4,250–$5,500
- Range
- $500–$7,995
- Publish a price
- 3%
Key findings
- Across 109 CDL schools that publish a class A tuition, the median is $4,950 and half charge between $4,250 and $5,500.
- Only 3% of the 4,055 CDL schools we list put a class A tuition on their website. The rest ask you to call or book first.
How prices are spread
By type of program
| Type | Median | Middle half | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekend or Evening Classes | $4,500 | $4,000–$5,387.50 | 52 |
| Job Placement Help | $4,700 | $4,000–$5,500 | 29 |
| Financing or Payment Plans | $4,875 | $4,250–$5,500 | 41 |
| Accepts WIOA Grants | $4,997.50 | $4,698.75–$5,900 | 10 |
| Accepts the GI Bill | $5,750 | $5,375–$6,582.60 | 7 |
By city
| City | Median | Range | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $4,995 | $4,875–$4,995 | 3 |
| Greensboro, NC | $4,000 | $1,172–$4,000 | 3 |
| Manassas, VA | $2,500 | $2,500–$2,500 | 3 |
By state
| State | Median | Range | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $5,000 | $500–$6,000 | 5 |
| Michigan | $4,997.50 | $4,995–$5,500 | 6 |
| Kentucky | $4,750 | $4,500–$5,000 | 6 |
| Washington | $4,500 | $3,500–$4,950 | 7 |
| Texas | $4,350 | $3,750–$5,999 | 12 |
| North Carolina | $4,000 | $744–$4,000 | 5 |
| Florida | $3,768 | $2,500–$7,500 | 6 |
About these prices
These are published prices for a full Class A program. Class B, refresher and endorsement-only courses aren't included. Licensing, testing and DOT physical fees are usually extra.
Workforce grants (WIOA), the GI Bill and company tuition reimbursement can cover some or all of this.
Prices come from each place's own website, as published when we last checked it. Cities appear when at least 3 places publish a price, states at 5.
Use this data
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CDL Training Finder, "How Much Does CDL School Cost? (2026 Tuition Guide)," https://cdltrainingfinder.com/cdl-school-cost (updated October 2026).
Data as of October 25, 2026. See how we collect and verify listings.