Trade schools in Torrance, CA
114 trade and technical schools are within 30 miles of Torrance, CA, 3 of them in the city. Popular programs nearby include medical assistant, cosmetology, practical nursing (LPN/LVN), and medical billing & coding.
- Within 30 miles
- 114
- In Torrance
- 3
- Public colleges
- 28
- Programs offered
- 44
24 schools within 30 mi of Torrance, CA
School results
El Camino Community College District
Torrance, CA · 4.1 mi · Public
- HVAC technician
- Carpentry
- Welding
- +13
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Los Angeles Harbor College
Wilmington, CA · 5.2 mi · Public
- Culinary arts
- Police academy & criminal justice
California Healing Arts College
Carson, CA · 5.3 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- Massage therapy
Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles, CA · 7.5 mi · Public
- Electronics technician
- Police academy & criminal justice
Spartan College of Aeronautics & Technology - Los Angeles
Inglewood, CA · 8.8 mi · Private
- Aviation maintenance
John Wesley International Barber and Beauty College
Long Beach, CA · 11 mi · Private
- Cosmetology
- Barbering
North-West College-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA · 12 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Pharmacy technician
- +3
Universal Technical Institute-Southern California
Long Beach, CA · 12 mi · Private
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +1
West Los Angeles College
Culver City, CA · 12 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- Dental assistant
- +7
National Polytechnic College
Lakewood, CA · 12 mi · Private
- HVAC technician
- Diagnostic medical sonography
Healthcare Career College
Paramount, CA · 13 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +4
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA · 13 mi · Public
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- Medical assistant
- +12
American College of Healthcare and Technology
Huntington Park, CA · 13 mi · Private
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +1
UEI College-Huntington Park
Huntington Park, CA · 13 mi · Private
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- +1
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA · 14 mi · Public
- Cosmetology
- Respiratory therapist
- Police academy & criminal justice
Los Angeles Trade-Technical College
Los Angeles, CA · 15 mi · Public
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- Plumbing
- +15
Programs near Torrance
- Medical assistant schools (45)
- Cosmetology schools (32)
- LPN programs (26)
- Medical billing and coding schools (26)
- Criminal justice programs (24)
- Dental assistant schools (24)
- IT schools (21)
- Esthetician schools (20)
- Pharmacy technician schools (20)
- Auto mechanic schools (18)
- HVAC schools (18)
- Sonography schools (16)
- Barber schools (15)
- Welding schools (14)
- Nail tech schools (12)
- Drafting schools (12)
- Electronics technician schools (12)
- CNA classes (12)
- CNC machining schools (11)
- Culinary schools (11)
- Construction schools (10)
- Fire science programs (10)
- Electrician schools (10)
- PTA programs (10)
- Radiology tech schools (9)
- Respiratory therapy schools (9)
- Surgical tech schools (9)
- Industrial maintenance schools (9)
- Massage therapy schools (8)
- Auto body schools (6)
- EMT and paramedic schools (6)
- Dental hygiene schools (5)
- Carpentry schools (4)
- Aviation maintenance schools (4)
- Diesel mechanic schools (4)
- OTA programs (4)
- Flight schools (4)
- Vet tech schools (4)
- Phlebotomy classes (3)
- Plumbing schools (2)
- CDL schools (1)
- Small engine repair schools (1)
- Medical lab tech programs (1)
- Baking and pastry schools (1)
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Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are near Torrance?
There are 114 trade and technical schools within 30 miles of Torrance, CA, including 28 public colleges.
What trades can I study near Torrance?
The most common programs nearby are medical assistant (45 schools), cosmetology (32 schools), practical nursing (LPN/LVN) (26 schools), medical billing & coding (26 schools), police academy & criminal justice (24 schools), and dental assistant (24 schools).
How do I choose a trade school in Torrance?
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
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- Los Angeles (13 mi)
- Lakewood (14 mi)