Trade schools in Santa Cruz, CA
20 trade and technical schools are within 30 miles of Santa Cruz, CA. Popular programs nearby include medical assistant, police academy & criminal justice, IT support & networking, and construction technology.
- Within 30 miles
- 20
- In Santa Cruz
- 0
- Public colleges
- 10
- Programs offered
- 35
20 schools within 30 mi of Santa Cruz, CA
School results
West Valley College
Saratoga, CA · 20 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- CAD & drafting
- Aviation maintenance
- +1
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Carrington College - San Jose
San Jose, CA · 24 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Pharmacy technician
- +5
Evergreen Valley College
San Jose, CA · 27 mi · Public
- Automotive technician
- Police academy & criminal justice
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
San Jose, CA · 28 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Dental assistant
- +3
Monterey Peninsula College
Monterey, CA · 28 mi · Public
- Automotive technician
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- +8
Central Coast College
Salinas, CA · 28 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Phlebotomy
- +2
Mission College
Santa Clara, CA · 29 mi · Public
- Automotive technician
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Culinary arts
- +4
Hartnell College
Salinas, CA · 29 mi · Public
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +4
Programs near Santa Cruz
- Medical assistant schools (11)
- Criminal justice programs (9)
- IT schools (7)
- Construction schools (6)
- Cosmetology schools (6)
- Auto mechanic schools (6)
- Dental assistant schools (5)
- LPN programs (5)
- Industrial maintenance schools (5)
- Culinary schools (4)
- Fire science programs (4)
- HVAC schools (4)
- Drafting schools (3)
- Phlebotomy classes (3)
- Radiology tech schools (3)
- Welding schools (3)
- Vet tech schools (3)
- Sonography schools (3)
- Aviation maintenance schools (2)
- Esthetician schools (2)
- Dental hygiene schools (2)
- Medical billing and coding schools (2)
- Pharmacy technician schools (2)
- CNC machining schools (2)
- Electrician schools (2)
- EMT and paramedic schools (2)
- Respiratory therapy schools (2)
- Surgical tech schools (1)
- Medical lab tech programs (1)
- Plumbing schools (1)
- PTA programs (1)
- Massage therapy schools (1)
- OTA programs (1)
- CNA classes (1)
- Barber schools (1)
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Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are near Santa Cruz?
There are 20 trade and technical schools within 30 miles of Santa Cruz, CA, including 10 public colleges.
What trades can I study near Santa Cruz?
The most common programs nearby are medical assistant (11 schools), police academy & criminal justice (9 schools), IT support & networking (7 schools), construction technology (6 schools), cosmetology (6 schools), and automotive technician (6 schools).
How do I choose a trade school in Santa Cruz?
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.