Trade schools in Santa Maria, CA
5 trade and technical schools are within 30 miles of Santa Maria, CA, 3 of them in the city. Popular programs nearby include medical assistant, practical nursing (LPN/LVN), IT support & networking, and construction technology.
- Within 30 miles
- 5
- In Santa Maria
- 3
- Public colleges
- 1
- Programs offered
- 20
5 schools within 30 mi of Santa Maria, CA
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San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria
Santa Maria, CA · 0.7 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
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Central California School of Continuing Education
San Luis Obispo, CA · 26 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Diagnostic medical sonography
Programs near Santa Maria
- Medical assistant schools (4)
- LPN programs (2)
- IT schools (2)
- Construction schools (1)
- Auto mechanic schools (1)
- Drafting schools (1)
- CNA classes (1)
- Auto body schools (1)
- Cosmetology schools (1)
- Criminal justice programs (1)
- Culinary schools (1)
- Dental assistant schools (1)
- Electronics technician schools (1)
- EMT and paramedic schools (1)
- Fire science programs (1)
- CNC machining schools (1)
- Vet tech schools (1)
- Welding schools (1)
- Sonography schools (1)
- Medical billing and coding schools (1)
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Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are near Santa Maria?
There are 5 trade and technical schools within 30 miles of Santa Maria, CA, including 1 public college.
What trades can I study near Santa Maria?
The most common programs nearby are medical assistant (4 schools), practical nursing (LPN/LVN) (2 schools), IT support & networking (2 schools), construction technology (1 school), automotive technician (1 school), and CAD & drafting (1 school).
How do I choose a trade school in Santa Maria?
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
- Lompoc (19 mi)
- San Luis Obispo (26 mi)
- Paso Robles (49 mi)
- Santa Barbara (55 mi)