Trade schools in Costa Mesa, CA
86 trade and technical schools are within 30 miles of Costa Mesa, CA, 4 of them in the city. Popular programs nearby include medical assistant, cosmetology, HVAC technician, and dental assistant.
- Within 30 miles
- 86
- In Costa Mesa
- 4
- Public colleges
- 25
- Programs offered
- 42
Programs near Costa Mesa
- Medical assistant schools (34)
- Cosmetology schools (27)
- HVAC schools (20)
- Dental assistant schools (19)
- Criminal justice programs (19)
- Pharmacy technician schools (19)
- Medical billing and coding schools (19)
- LPN programs (18)
- Esthetician schools (17)
- Auto mechanic schools (17)
- IT schools (14)
- Electrician schools (12)
- Barber schools (12)
- Drafting schools (12)
- Welding schools (11)
- Nail tech schools (11)
- Construction schools (10)
- Culinary schools (10)
- Industrial maintenance schools (10)
- Sonography schools (10)
- Electronics technician schools (10)
- CNC machining schools (8)
- Massage therapy schools (8)
- CNA classes (8)
- Radiology tech schools (7)
- PTA programs (7)
- Fire science programs (7)
- Surgical tech schools (7)
- EMT and paramedic schools (7)
- Respiratory therapy schools (6)
- Auto body schools (5)
- Flight schools (4)
- OTA programs (4)
- Vet tech schools (4)
- Carpentry schools (4)
- Aviation maintenance schools (3)
- Diesel mechanic schools (3)
- Dental hygiene schools (3)
- Medical lab tech programs (3)
- Phlebotomy classes (2)
- Plumbing schools (1)
- Heavy equipment operator schools (1)
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Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are near Costa Mesa?
There are 86 trade and technical schools within 30 miles of Costa Mesa, CA, including 25 public colleges.
What trades can I study near Costa Mesa?
The most common programs nearby are medical assistant (34 schools), cosmetology (27 schools), HVAC technician (20 schools), dental assistant (19 schools), police academy & criminal justice (19 schools), and pharmacy technician (19 schools).
How do I choose a trade school in Costa Mesa?
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Trade schools in nearby cities
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- Huntington Beach (6 mi)
- Irvine (8 mi)
- Garden Grove (8 mi)
- Orange (9 mi)
- Stanton (10 mi)
- Cypress (13 mi)
- Buena Park (14 mi)