Trade schools in Santa Barbara, CA
4 trade and technical schools are within 30 miles of Santa Barbara, CA, 1 of them in the city. Popular programs nearby include CAD & drafting, automotive technician, construction technology, and cosmetology.
- Within 30 miles
- 4
- In Santa Barbara
- 1
- Public colleges
- 3
- Programs offered
- 20
Programs near Santa Barbara
- Drafting schools (3)
- Auto mechanic schools (2)
- Construction schools (2)
- Cosmetology schools (2)
- Criminal justice programs (2)
- IT schools (2)
- Medical assistant schools (2)
- Culinary schools (1)
- LPN programs (1)
- Medical billing and coding schools (1)
- Radiology tech schools (1)
- Barber schools (1)
- Esthetician schools (1)
- Nail tech schools (1)
- Diesel mechanic schools (1)
- EMT and paramedic schools (1)
- Industrial maintenance schools (1)
- Vet tech schools (1)
- Welding schools (1)
- Pharmacy technician schools (1)
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Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are near Santa Barbara?
There are 4 trade and technical schools within 30 miles of Santa Barbara, CA, including 3 public colleges.
What trades can I study near Santa Barbara?
The most common programs nearby are CAD & drafting (3 schools), automotive technician (2 schools), construction technology (2 schools), cosmetology (2 schools), police academy & criminal justice (2 schools), and IT support & networking (2 schools).
How do I choose a trade school in Santa Barbara?
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
- Oxnard (32 mi)
- Lompoc (47 mi)
- Thousand Oaks (50 mi)
- Santa Maria (55 mi)
- Simi Valley (56 mi)
- Santa Clarita (69 mi)
- Encino (71 mi)
- San Fernando (73 mi)