Trade schools in San Diego, CA
32 trade and technical schools are within 30 miles of San Diego, CA, 11 of them in the city. Popular programs nearby include medical assistant, barbering, cosmetology, and dental assistant.
- Within 30 miles
- 32
- In San Diego
- 11
- Public colleges
- 11
- Programs offered
- 42
24 schools within 30 mi of San Diego, CA
School results
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA · 2.1 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- +5
North-West College-San Diego
San Diego, CA · 5.3 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical billing & coding
- +1
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San Diego Miramar College
San Diego, CA · 6.6 mi · Public
- Automotive technician
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- EMT & paramedic
- +5
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA · 7.5 mi · Public
- Culinary arts
- Respiratory therapist
- Police academy & criminal justice
Concorde Career College - San Diego
San Diego, CA · 8.0 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- Dental hygienist
- +3
Cuyamaca College
El Cajon, CA · 12 mi · Public
- Automotive technician
- IT support & networking
- CAD & drafting
Pima Medical Institute - Chula Vista
Chula Vista, CA · 14 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- Dental assistant
- +3
Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA · 15 mi · Public
- Automotive technician
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +13
UEI College - Chula Vista
Chula Vista, CA · 15 mi · Private
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- Automotive technician
- +2
Programs near San Diego
- Medical assistant schools (12)
- Barber schools (9)
- Cosmetology schools (9)
- Dental assistant schools (7)
- Auto mechanic schools (7)
- Esthetician schools (7)
- IT schools (6)
- Criminal justice programs (6)
- Drafting schools (6)
- Electrician schools (5)
- HVAC schools (5)
- Pharmacy technician schools (5)
- Construction schools (4)
- Medical billing and coding schools (4)
- Vet tech schools (4)
- Surgical tech schools (4)
- Culinary schools (3)
- PTA programs (3)
- LPN programs (3)
- EMT and paramedic schools (3)
- Fire science programs (3)
- Medical lab tech programs (3)
- Nail tech schools (3)
- CNA classes (3)
- Phlebotomy classes (3)
- Radiology tech schools (2)
- Massage therapy schools (2)
- Diesel mechanic schools (2)
- Flight schools (2)
- CNC machining schools (2)
- Welding schools (2)
- Respiratory therapy schools (2)
- Dental hygiene schools (2)
- Aviation maintenance schools (1)
- CDL schools (1)
- Electronics technician schools (1)
- Industrial maintenance schools (1)
- Plumbing schools (1)
- Sonography 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 San Diego?
There are 32 trade and technical schools within 30 miles of San Diego, CA, including 11 public colleges.
What trades can I study near San Diego?
The most common programs nearby are medical assistant (12 schools), barbering (9 schools), cosmetology (9 schools), dental assistant (7 schools), automotive technician (7 schools), and esthetician (7 schools).
How do I choose a trade school in San Diego?
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
- Santee (9 mi)
- El Cajon (10 mi)
- National City (11 mi)
- Poway (14 mi)
- Chula Vista (15 mi)
- Oceanside (30 mi)
- Temecula (47 mi)
- San Clemente (52 mi)