Trade Schools in Lancaster, CA

Lancaster, CA has 5 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 4 private. Together they graduated 1,860 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $9,100 to $31,582, with a median of $21,997 across the 15 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $31,671 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at High Desert Medical College, Antelope Valley Community College District and Career Care Institute.

5
Schools
1,860
Graduates last year
$21,997
Median program tuition
$31,671
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 5 schools in Lancaster, CA

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High Desert Medical College

Lancaster, CA

Programs
CNA, Dental Assistant, LPN and Medical Assistant and 3 more
Average net price
$29,845
Completion rate
57%
Type
Private for-profit

Career Care Institute

Lancaster, CA

Programs
Dental Assistant, LPN and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$60,867
Completion rate
39%
Type
Private for-profit

Lancaster Beauty School

Lancaster, CA

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology and Nail Technician
Average net price
$26,990
Completion rate
79%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Lancaster

Common questions

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

The median published tuition is $21,997 (range $9,100 to $31,582, 15 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Lancaster Beauty School ($9,100), Career Care Institute ($12,478) and San Joaquin Valley College-Lancaster ($21,395). 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 (6 to 16 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 22 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $31,671 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 Lancaster, CA?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Antelope Valley Community College District.

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.