Trade schools in Santa Ana, CA
101 trade and technical schools are within 30 miles of Santa Ana, CA, 4 of them in the city. Popular programs nearby include medical assistant, cosmetology, police academy & criminal justice, and dental assistant.
- Within 30 miles
- 101
- In Santa Ana
- 4
- Public colleges
- 28
- Programs offered
- 42
Programs near Santa Ana
- Medical assistant schools (40)
- Cosmetology schools (31)
- Criminal justice programs (23)
- Dental assistant schools (22)
- HVAC schools (22)
- Medical billing and coding schools (22)
- Pharmacy technician schools (21)
- LPN programs (21)
- Esthetician schools (20)
- Auto mechanic schools (19)
- IT schools (15)
- Barber schools (15)
- Electrician schools (14)
- Drafting schools (13)
- Welding schools (13)
- Nail tech schools (13)
- Industrial maintenance schools (12)
- Sonography schools (12)
- Construction schools (11)
- Electronics technician schools (11)
- Culinary schools (10)
- Respiratory therapy schools (10)
- CNA classes (10)
- CNC machining schools (8)
- Radiology tech schools (8)
- Massage therapy schools (8)
- PTA programs (8)
- Surgical tech schools (8)
- Fire science programs (7)
- Vet tech schools (7)
- EMT and paramedic schools (7)
- Diesel mechanic schools (5)
- Auto body schools (5)
- OTA programs (4)
- Dental hygiene schools (4)
- Flight schools (4)
- Carpentry schools (4)
- Aviation maintenance schools (3)
- Medical lab tech programs (3)
- Phlebotomy classes (2)
- Plumbing schools (1)
- Heavy equipment operator schools (1)
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Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are near Santa Ana?
There are 101 trade and technical schools within 30 miles of Santa Ana, CA, including 28 public colleges.
What trades can I study near Santa Ana?
The most common programs nearby are medical assistant (40 schools), cosmetology (31 schools), police academy & criminal justice (23 schools), dental assistant (22 schools), HVAC technician (22 schools), and medical billing & coding (22 schools).
How do I choose a trade school in Santa Ana?
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Trade schools in nearby cities
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- Costa Mesa (5 mi)
- Garden Grove (5 mi)
- Huntington Beach (7 mi)
- Irvine (8 mi)
- Stanton (8 mi)
- Cypress (11 mi)
- Fullerton (11 mi)