Trade schools in Salinas, CA
10 trade and technical schools are within 30 miles of Salinas, CA, 5 of them in the city. Popular programs nearby include medical assistant, construction technology, police academy & criminal justice, and cosmetology.
- Within 30 miles
- 10
- In Salinas
- 5
- Public colleges
- 4
- Programs offered
- 29
10 schools within 30 mi of Salinas, CA
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Central Coast College
Salinas, CA · 1.5 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Phlebotomy
- +2
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Hartnell College
Salinas, CA · 2.1 mi · Public
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +4
Monterey Peninsula College
Monterey, CA · 16 mi · Public
- Automotive technician
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- +8
Programs near Salinas
- Medical assistant schools (5)
- Construction schools (5)
- Criminal justice programs (4)
- Cosmetology schools (3)
- Welding schools (3)
- Fire science programs (3)
- IT schools (3)
- Phlebotomy classes (2)
- Auto mechanic schools (2)
- LPN programs (2)
- Culinary schools (2)
- Barber schools (1)
- Esthetician schools (1)
- CNA classes (1)
- Sonography schools (1)
- Vet tech schools (1)
- Industrial maintenance schools (1)
- Respiratory therapy schools (1)
- Dental assistant schools (1)
- EMT and paramedic schools (1)
- Massage therapy schools (1)
- Medical billing and coding schools (1)
- OTA programs (1)
- Aviation maintenance schools (1)
- HVAC schools (1)
- CDL schools (1)
- Electrician schools (1)
- Drafting schools (1)
- Radiology tech schools (1)
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Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are near Salinas?
There are 10 trade and technical schools within 30 miles of Salinas, CA, including 4 public colleges.
What trades can I study near Salinas?
The most common programs nearby are medical assistant (5 schools), construction technology (5 schools), police academy & criminal justice (4 schools), cosmetology (3 schools), welding (3 schools), and fire science & firefighting (3 schools).
How do I choose a trade school in Salinas?
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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- Gilroy (22 mi)
- Soledad (25 mi)
- Santa Cruz (30 mi)
- Morgan Hill (31 mi)
- San Jose (43 mi)
- Los Banos (51 mi)
- Sunnyvale (53 mi)