Trade schools in San Mateo, CA
35 trade and technical schools are within 30 miles of San Mateo, CA, 1 of them in the city. Popular programs nearby include medical assistant, cosmetology, police academy & criminal justice, and automotive technician.
- Within 30 miles
- 35
- In San Mateo
- 1
- Public colleges
- 16
- Programs offered
- 40
24 schools within 30 mi of San Mateo, CA
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College of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA · 2.2 mi · Public
- Dental assistant
- Cosmetology
- Construction technology
- +4
Canada College
Redwood City, CA · 8.1 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- Radiologic technologist
Skyline College
San Bruno, CA · 9.9 mi · Public
- Automotive technician
- Cosmetology
- IT support & networking
- +4
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City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA · 14 mi · Public
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- Plumbing
- +23
Carrington College-San Leandro Campus
San Leandro, CA · 14 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- Dental assistant
- +2
College of Alameda
Alameda, CA · 15 mi · Public
- Automotive technician
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- Dental assistant
- +2
International College of Cosmetology
Oakland, CA · 16 mi · Private
- Cosmetology
- Esthetician
- Nail technician
San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc
San Francisco, CA · 16 mi · Private
- Cosmetology
- Barbering
- Esthetician
Merritt College
Oakland, CA · 18 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- EMT & paramedic
- +4
Unitek College
Fremont, CA · 19 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Dental assistant
Mission College
Santa Clara, CA · 22 mi · Public
- Automotive technician
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Culinary arts
- +4
Ohlone College
Fremont, CA · 22 mi · Public
- IT support & networking
- Industrial maintenance & mechatronics
- Respiratory therapist
- +2
Programs near San Mateo
- Medical assistant schools (15)
- Cosmetology schools (12)
- Criminal justice programs (12)
- Auto mechanic schools (9)
- IT schools (9)
- Industrial maintenance schools (9)
- Dental assistant schools (8)
- LPN programs (7)
- Esthetician schools (7)
- Fire science programs (6)
- Electrician schools (6)
- Culinary schools (6)
- HVAC schools (6)
- Drafting schools (5)
- Construction schools (5)
- Electronics technician schools (5)
- Radiology tech schools (5)
- CNC machining schools (5)
- EMT and paramedic schools (5)
- Medical billing and coding schools (4)
- Welding schools (4)
- Aviation maintenance schools (4)
- Barber schools (4)
- Respiratory therapy schools (3)
- Auto body schools (3)
- Pharmacy technician schools (3)
- Phlebotomy classes (3)
- Dental hygiene schools (2)
- Nail tech schools (2)
- Plumbing schools (2)
- Vet tech schools (2)
- Diesel mechanic schools (2)
- Massage therapy schools (2)
- Sonography schools (2)
- Medical lab tech programs (2)
- PTA programs (2)
- Surgical tech schools (1)
- CNA classes (1)
- Small engine repair schools (1)
- Carpentry schools (1)
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Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are near San Mateo?
There are 35 trade and technical schools within 30 miles of San Mateo, CA, including 16 public colleges.
What trades can I study near San Mateo?
The most common programs nearby are medical assistant (15 schools), cosmetology (12 schools), police academy & criminal justice (12 schools), automotive technician (9 schools), IT support & networking (9 schools), and industrial maintenance & mechatronics (9 schools).
How do I choose a trade school in San Mateo?
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
- Redwood City (6 mi)
- Hayward (12 mi)
- Daly City (13 mi)
- Oakland (15 mi)
- Newark (16 mi)
- Union City (16 mi)
- Sunnyvale (20 mi)
- Fremont (21 mi)