Trade schools in El Cajon, CA
29 trade and technical schools are within 30 miles of El Cajon, CA, 4 of them in the city. Popular programs nearby include medical assistant, barbering, cosmetology, and esthetician.
- Within 30 miles
- 29
- In El Cajon
- 4
- Public colleges
- 9
- Programs offered
- 42
24 schools within 30 mi of El Cajon, CA
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Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA · 2.8 mi · Public
- Culinary arts
- Respiratory therapist
- Police academy & criminal justice
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Cuyamaca College
El Cajon, CA · 4.1 mi · Public
- Automotive technician
- IT support & networking
- CAD & drafting
North-West College-San Diego
San Diego, CA · 6.7 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical billing & coding
- +1
Concorde Career College - San Diego
San Diego, CA · 11 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- Dental hygienist
- +3
Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA · 11 mi · Public
- Automotive technician
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +13
San Diego Miramar College
San Diego, CA · 12 mi · Public
- Automotive technician
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- EMT & paramedic
- +5
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA · 12 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- +5
UEI College - Chula Vista
Chula Vista, CA · 15 mi · Private
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- Automotive technician
- +2
Pima Medical Institute - Chula Vista
Chula Vista, CA · 15 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- Dental assistant
- +3
Programs near El Cajon
- Medical assistant schools (10)
- Barber schools (9)
- Cosmetology schools (9)
- Esthetician schools (7)
- Dental assistant schools (6)
- Criminal justice programs (5)
- Auto mechanic schools (5)
- Drafting schools (5)
- IT schools (5)
- HVAC schools (4)
- Surgical tech schools (4)
- Construction schools (4)
- Electrician schools (4)
- Vet tech schools (4)
- Medical lab tech programs (3)
- Culinary schools (3)
- LPN programs (3)
- Medical billing and coding schools (3)
- PTA programs (3)
- CNA classes (3)
- EMT and paramedic schools (3)
- Fire science programs (3)
- Nail tech schools (3)
- Pharmacy technician schools (3)
- Respiratory therapy schools (2)
- Welding schools (2)
- Dental hygiene schools (2)
- Flight schools (2)
- Diesel mechanic schools (2)
- Radiology tech schools (2)
- CNC machining schools (2)
- Massage therapy schools (2)
- Phlebotomy classes (2)
- Sonography schools (1)
- Aviation maintenance schools (1)
- CDL schools (1)
- Electronics technician schools (1)
- Industrial maintenance schools (1)
- Plumbing schools (1)
- OTA programs (1)
- Carpentry schools (1)
- Auto body schools (1)
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Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are near El Cajon?
There are 29 trade and technical schools within 30 miles of El Cajon, CA, including 9 public colleges.
What trades can I study near El Cajon?
The most common programs nearby are medical assistant (10 schools), barbering (9 schools), cosmetology (9 schools), esthetician (7 schools), dental assistant (6 schools), and police academy & criminal justice (5 schools).
How do I choose a trade school in El Cajon?
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.
Trade schools in nearby cities
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- San Diego (10 mi)
- National City (12 mi)
- Chula Vista (12 mi)
- Poway (13 mi)
- Oceanside (35 mi)
- Temecula (49 mi)
- San Clemente (59 mi)