Trade schools in Santa Monica, CA
87 trade and technical schools are within 30 miles of Santa Monica, CA, 1 of them in the city. Popular programs nearby include medical assistant, cosmetology, police academy & criminal justice, and practical nursing (LPN/LVN).
- Within 30 miles
- 87
- In Santa Monica
- 1
- Public colleges
- 24
- Programs offered
- 44
24 schools within 30 mi of Santa Monica, CA
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Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA · 1.7 mi · Public
- Cosmetology
- Respiratory therapist
- Police academy & criminal justice
West Los Angeles College
Culver City, CA · 6.4 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- Dental assistant
- +7
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Spartan College of Aeronautics & Technology - Los Angeles
Inglewood, CA · 7.9 mi · Private
- Aviation maintenance
Paul Mitchell the School-Sherman Oaks
Sherman Oaks, CA · 10 mi · Private
- Cosmetology
- Barbering
- Esthetician
Casa Loma College-Los Angeles
Sherman Oaks, CA · 10 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Physical therapist assistant
UEI College - Encino
Encino, CA · 11 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- Medical billing & coding
CBD College
Los Angeles, CA · 12 mi · Private
- Medical billing & coding
- Surgical technologist
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- +2
Marian Health Careers Center-Van Nuys Campus
Van Nuys, CA · 12 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
Smith Chason College
Los Angeles, CA · 12 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Diagnostic medical sonography
Angeles College
Los Angeles, CA · 12 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
Marian Health Careers Center-Los Angeles Campus
Los Angeles, CA · 12 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
Los Angeles Valley College
Valley Glen, CA · 12 mi · Public
- CNC machining
- IT support & networking
- Construction technology
- +6
Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles, CA · 12 mi · Public
- Electronics technician
- Police academy & criminal justice
North-West College-Van Nuys
Van Nuys, CA · 13 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Pharmacy technician
- +2
American Career College - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · 13 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Pharmacy technician
- +4
Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, CA · 13 mi · Public
- Welding
- CNC machining
- Automotive technician
- +5
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CA · 13 mi · Public
- IT support & networking
- Radiologic technologist
- Physical therapist assistant
- +2
Programs near Santa Monica
- Medical assistant schools (30)
- Cosmetology schools (23)
- Criminal justice programs (21)
- LPN programs (20)
- Medical billing and coding schools (20)
- IT schools (19)
- Dental assistant schools (17)
- Pharmacy technician schools (15)
- Esthetician schools (14)
- Auto mechanic schools (14)
- Sonography schools (12)
- Welding schools (12)
- CNA classes (11)
- Drafting schools (11)
- Electronics technician schools (11)
- HVAC schools (11)
- Fire science programs (10)
- Barber schools (10)
- Culinary schools (10)
- CNC machining schools (9)
- PTA programs (8)
- Nail tech schools (8)
- EMT and paramedic schools (7)
- Construction schools (7)
- Radiology tech schools (7)
- Respiratory therapy schools (6)
- Industrial maintenance schools (6)
- Surgical tech schools (6)
- Auto body schools (6)
- Massage therapy schools (5)
- Electrician schools (5)
- Dental hygiene schools (4)
- Carpentry schools (4)
- Aviation maintenance schools (3)
- Vet tech schools (3)
- Phlebotomy classes (3)
- Diesel mechanic schools (3)
- Flight schools (2)
- Medical lab tech programs (2)
- OTA programs (1)
- CDL schools (1)
- Plumbing schools (1)
- Small engine repair schools (1)
- Baking and pastry schools (1)
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Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are near Santa Monica?
There are 87 trade and technical schools within 30 miles of Santa Monica, CA, including 24 public colleges.
What trades can I study near Santa Monica?
The most common programs nearby are medical assistant (30 schools), cosmetology (23 schools), police academy & criminal justice (21 schools), practical nursing (LPN/LVN) (20 schools), medical billing & coding (20 schools), and IT support & networking (19 schools).
How do I choose a trade school in Santa Monica?
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
- Los Angeles (5 mi)
- Manhattan Beach (9 mi)
- West Hollywood (9 mi)
- Inglewood (10 mi)
- Encino (11 mi)
- North Hollywood (13 mi)
- Torrance (15 mi)
- Burbank (16 mi)