Trade schools in Oakland, CA
37 trade and technical schools are within 30 miles of Oakland, CA, 4 of them in the city. Popular programs nearby include medical assistant, police academy & criminal justice, cosmetology, and dental assistant.
- Within 30 miles
- 37
- In Oakland
- 4
- Public colleges
- 17
- Programs offered
- 40
24 schools within 30 mi of Oakland, CA
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International College of Cosmetology
Oakland, CA · 0.4 mi · Private
- Cosmetology
- Esthetician
- Nail technician
College of Alameda
Alameda, CA · 3.0 mi · Public
- Automotive technician
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- Dental assistant
- +2
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Merritt College
Oakland, CA · 3.5 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- EMT & paramedic
- +4
Carrington College-San Leandro Campus
San Leandro, CA · 7.3 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- Dental assistant
- +2
San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc
San Francisco, CA · 9.9 mi · Private
- Cosmetology
- Barbering
- Esthetician
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA · 13 mi · Public
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- Plumbing
- +23
Contra Costa College
San Pablo, CA · 15 mi · Public
- Automotive technician
- Medical assistant
- EMT & paramedic
- +4
Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus
Pleasant Hill, CA · 16 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- Dental assistant
- +3
Skyline College
San Bruno, CA · 16 mi · Public
- Automotive technician
- Cosmetology
- IT support & networking
- +4
College of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA · 17 mi · Public
- Dental assistant
- Cosmetology
- Construction technology
- +4
Programs near Oakland
- Medical assistant schools (14)
- Criminal justice programs (12)
- Cosmetology schools (11)
- Dental assistant schools (11)
- Industrial maintenance schools (9)
- Auto mechanic schools (9)
- LPN programs (8)
- Electronics technician schools (7)
- EMT and paramedic schools (7)
- Fire science programs (7)
- IT schools (7)
- Esthetician schools (6)
- Culinary schools (6)
- Barber schools (6)
- Construction schools (5)
- Electrician schools (5)
- Welding schools (5)
- Pharmacy technician schools (5)
- Drafting schools (4)
- HVAC schools (4)
- CNC machining schools (4)
- Auto body schools (4)
- Radiology tech schools (4)
- Medical billing and coding schools (4)
- Respiratory therapy schools (4)
- Aviation maintenance schools (3)
- Vet tech schools (3)
- Dental hygiene schools (3)
- Phlebotomy classes (3)
- Plumbing schools (3)
- Surgical tech schools (3)
- Nail tech schools (2)
- Diesel mechanic schools (2)
- Massage therapy schools (2)
- CNA classes (2)
- PTA programs (2)
- Sonography schools (2)
- Carpentry schools (1)
- Medical lab tech programs (1)
- Small engine repair schools (1)
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Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are near Oakland?
There are 37 trade and technical schools within 30 miles of Oakland, CA, including 17 public colleges.
What trades can I study near Oakland?
The most common programs nearby are medical assistant (14 schools), police academy & criminal justice (12 schools), cosmetology (11 schools), dental assistant (11 schools), industrial maintenance & mechatronics (9 schools), and automotive technician (9 schools).
How do I choose a trade school in Oakland?
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
- Lafayette (10 mi)
- Hayward (12 mi)
- Daly City (14 mi)
- Richmond (15 mi)
- San Mateo (15 mi)
- San Ramon (16 mi)
- Union City (16 mi)
- Redwood City (18 mi)