Trade schools in California

Browse 394 trade and technical schools in California, with campuses in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, Anaheim, and Riverside and more. The most common programs here are medical assistant, cosmetology, police academy & criminal justice, and automotive technician.

Schools
394
Public colleges
131
Programs offered
45
Cities
134

24 schools

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  1. Allan Hancock College

    Santa Maria, CA · Public

    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • Automotive technician
    • +14

  2. American Career College - Anaheim

    Anaheim, CA · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Pharmacy technician
    • +7

  3. American Career College - Los Angeles

    Los Angeles, CA · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Pharmacy technician
    • +4

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  5. American Career College - Ontario

    Ontario, CA · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Pharmacy technician
    • +6

  6. American River College

    Sacramento, CA · Public

    • Electrician
    • Plumbing
    • Carpentry
    • +16

  7. Asher College - Sacramento

    Sacramento, CA · Private

    • Pharmacy technician
    • Medical billing & coding
    • IT support & networking

  8. ATA College

    El Cajon, CA · Private

    • HVAC technician
    • Medical assistant
    • Medical lab technician
    • +1

  9. Butte College

    Oroville, CA · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • Automotive technician
    • +14

  10. California Career College

    Canoga Park, CA · Private

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)

  11. Carrington College - Sacramento

    Sacramento, CA · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Pharmacy technician
    • +4

  12. Carrington College - San Jose

    San Jose, CA · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Pharmacy technician
    • +5

  13. Carrington College - Stockton

    Stockton, CA · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Pharmacy technician
    • Dental assistant
    • +3

  14. Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus

    Pleasant Hill, CA · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Pharmacy technician
    • Dental assistant
    • +3

  15. Carrington College-San Leandro Campus

    San Leandro, CA · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Pharmacy technician
    • Dental assistant
    • +2

  16. Casa Loma College-Los Angeles

    Sherman Oaks, CA · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Diagnostic medical sonography
    • Physical therapist assistant

  17. CBD College

    Los Angeles, CA · Private

    • Medical billing & coding
    • Surgical technologist
    • Diagnostic medical sonography
    • +2

  18. Central Coast College

    Salinas, CA · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • Phlebotomy
    • +2

  19. Cerro Coso Community College

    Ridgecrest, CA · Public

    • Welding
    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • +4

  20. City College of San Francisco

    San Francisco, CA · Public

    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • Plumbing
    • +23

  21. Coalinga College

    Coalinga, CA · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • CDL & truck driving
    • +2

  22. College of the Redwoods

    Eureka, CA · Public

    • Electrician
    • Carpentry
    • Welding
    • +11

  23. College of the Sequoias

    Visalia, CA · Public

    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +14

  24. College of the Siskiyous

    Weed, CA · Public

    • Welding
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • EMT & paramedic
    • +2

  25. Concorde Career College - North Hollywood

    North Hollywood, CA · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Dental assistant
    • Surgical technologist
    • +2

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Frequently asked questions

How many trade schools are in California?

We list 394 trade and technical schools in California: 131 public colleges, 18 private nonprofit schools, and 245 private career schools.

What are the most common trade programs in California?

Medical assistant (152 schools), Cosmetology (119 schools), Police academy & criminal justice (109 schools), Automotive technician (83 schools), Dental assistant (83 schools), and Practical nursing (LPN/LVN) (83 schools).

Does California have community college trade programs?

Yes. 131 public colleges in California offer trade programs. They often cost less than private schools and accept federal financial aid.

How do I choose a trade school in California?

Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.