Trade Schools in Chula Vista, CA

Chula Vista, CA has 4 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 1,785 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $9,377 to $29,298, with a median of $19,900 across the 13 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $32,195 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at UEI College-Chula Vista, Southwestern College and Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista.

4
Schools
1,785
Graduates last year
$19,900
Median program tuition
$32,195
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 4 schools in Chula Vista, CA

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UEI College-Chula Vista

Chula Vista, CA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Dental Assistant, Electrician and HVAC and 1 more
Average net price
$36,023
Completion rate
76%
Type
Private for-profit

Southwestern College

Chula Vista, CA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CNA, EMT and Paramedic and LPN and 3 more
Average net price
$5,663
Completion rate
39%
Type
Public

Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista

Chula Vista, CA

Programs
Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician and Surgical Technologist
Average net price
$48,917
Completion rate
63%
Type
Private for-profit

Bellus Academy-Chula Vista

Chula Vista, CA

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$22,900
Completion rate
71%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Chula Vista

Concorde Career College-San Diego

San Diego, CA

Programs
Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant and Surgical Technologist
Average net price
$27,490
Completion rate
83%
Type
Private for-profit

CET-San Diego

San Diego, CA

Programs
Electrician, Medical Assistant and Welding
Average net price
$23,892
Completion rate
73%
Type
Private nonprofit

San Diego City College

San Diego, CA

Programs
Cosmetology, Electrician, HVAC and Machinist and CNC and 1 more
Average net price
$18,693
Completion rate
24%
Type
Public

ICOHS College

San Diego, CA

Programs
Massage Therapy
Average net price
$52,776
Completion rate
70%
Type
Private nonprofit

North-West College-San Diego

San Diego, CA

Programs
LPN, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding and Pharmacy Technician and 1 more
Average net price
$52,050
Type
Private for-profit

California Hair Design Academy

La Mesa, CA

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$22,930
Completion rate
92%
Type
Private for-profit

Cuyamaca College

El Cajon, CA

Programs
Auto Mechanic
Average net price
$7,178
Completion rate
34%
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Chula Vista, CA?

The median published tuition is $19,900 (range $9,377 to $29,298, 13 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Bellus Academy-Chula Vista ($9,377), Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista ($17,285) and UEI College-Chula Vista ($19,900). 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 (5 to 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 15 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $32,195 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 Chula Vista, CA?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Southwestern 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.