Trade Schools in Escondido, CA

Escondido, CA has 3 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 354 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $2,147 to $17,575, with a median of $15,000 across the 7 programs that report a program price.

The largest programs by graduates are at Escondido Adult School, Healing Hands School of Holistic Health and Southern California College of Barber and Beauty.

3
Schools
354
Graduates last year
$15,000
Median program tuition

All 3 schools in Escondido, CA

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Escondido Adult School

Escondido, CA

Programs
CNA, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding and Pharmacy Technician and 1 more
Type
Public

Also within 30 miles of Escondido

Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos

San Marcos, CA

Programs
Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician and Phlebotomy
Average net price
$42,339
Completion rate
83%
Type
Private for-profit

Palomar College

San Marcos, CA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, Dental Assistant and Diesel Mechanic and 5 more
Average net price
$1,839
Completion rate
41%
Type
Public

Palomar Institute of Cosmetology

San Marcos, CA

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$22,365
Completion rate
95%
Type
Private for-profit

Vista Adult School

Vista, CA

Programs
Medical Billing and Coding, Pharmacy Technician and Phlebotomy
Type
Public

Bellus Academy-Poway

Poway, CA

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$33,464
Completion rate
70%
Type
Private for-profit

MiraCosta College

Oceanside, CA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Cosmetology, LPN and Massage Therapy and 2 more
Average net price
$5,146
Completion rate
40%
Type
Public

San Diego Miramar College

San Diego, CA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance and Diesel Mechanic
Average net price
$21,008
Completion rate
40%
Type
Public

UEI College-Oceanside

Oceanside, CA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Dental Assistant, Electrician and HVAC and 2 more
Average net price
$33,307
Completion rate
77%
Type
Private for-profit

National University

San Diego, CA

Programs
EMT and Paramedic and LPN
Average net price
$24,008
Completion rate
43%
Type
Private nonprofit

ATA College

El Cajon, CA

Programs
HVAC and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$17,259
Completion rate
82%
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

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

The median published tuition is $15,000 (range $2,147 to $17,575, 7 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Southern California College of Barber and Beauty ($2,147) and Healing Hands School of Holistic Health ($15,000). 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 12 months to finish (3 to 17 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

Are there public trade school programs in Escondido, CA?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Escondido Adult School.

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.