Trade schools in San Luis Obispo, CA
7 trade and technical schools are within 30 miles of San Luis Obispo, CA, 3 of them in the city. Popular programs nearby include medical assistant, IT support & networking, practical nursing (LPN/LVN), and automotive technician.
- Within 30 miles
- 7
- In San Luis Obispo
- 3
- Public colleges
- 2
- Programs offered
- 24
7 schools within 30 mi of San Luis Obispo, CA
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Central California School of Continuing Education
San Luis Obispo, CA · 1.2 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Diagnostic medical sonography
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San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria
Santa Maria, CA · 26 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
Programs near San Luis Obispo
- Medical assistant schools (5)
- IT schools (3)
- LPN programs (3)
- Auto mechanic schools (2)
- Auto body schools (2)
- Construction schools (2)
- Criminal justice programs (2)
- Culinary schools (2)
- Electronics technician schools (2)
- EMT and paramedic schools (2)
- Welding schools (2)
- Cosmetology schools (2)
- Medical billing and coding schools (1)
- Sonography schools (1)
- Aviation maintenance schools (1)
- Electrician schools (1)
- Phlebotomy classes (1)
- Drafting schools (1)
- CNA classes (1)
- Dental assistant schools (1)
- Fire science programs (1)
- CNC machining schools (1)
- Vet tech schools (1)
- Esthetician schools (1)
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Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are near San Luis Obispo?
There are 7 trade and technical schools within 30 miles of San Luis Obispo, CA, including 2 public colleges.
What trades can I study near San Luis Obispo?
The most common programs nearby are medical assistant (5 schools), IT support & networking (3 schools), practical nursing (LPN/LVN) (3 schools), automotive technician (2 schools), auto body & collision repair (2 schools), and construction technology (2 schools).
How do I choose a trade school in San Luis Obispo?
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
- Paso Robles (25 mi)
- Santa Maria (26 mi)
- Lompoc (43 mi)