Trade Schools in Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield, CA has 7 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 6 private. Together they graduated 1,947 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $2,685 to $41,237, with a median of $19,900 across the 23 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $31,896 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at UEI College-Bakersfield, Milan Institute-Bakersfield and San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield.

7
Schools
1,947
Graduates last year
$19,900
Median program tuition
$31,896
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 7 schools in Bakersfield, CA

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UEI College-Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Dental Assistant, Electrician and HVAC and 3 more
Average net price
$33,327
Completion rate
75%
Type
Private for-profit

Milan Institute-Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Massage Therapy and 1 more
Average net price
$22,208
Completion rate
63%
Type
Private for-profit

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield, CA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CNA and Electrician and 8 more
Average net price
$4,330
Completion rate
20%
Type
Public

Lyle's College of Beauty

Bakersfield, CA

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$17,973
Completion rate
88%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Bakersfield

Taft College

Taft, CA

Programs
Welding
Average net price
$4,362
Completion rate
34%
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Bakersfield, CA?

The median published tuition is $19,900 (range $2,685 to $41,237, 23 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Lyle's College of Beauty ($2,685), Milan Institute-Bakersfield ($8,701) and Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield ($18,121). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does trade school school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 9 months to finish (4 to 19 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 31 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $31,896 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public trade school programs in Bakersfield, CA?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Bakersfield College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.