Trade Schools in Ontario, CA

Ontario, CA has 4 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 0 public and 4 private. Together they graduated 1,834 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $19,703 to $40,605, with a median of $21,997 across the 10 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $33,468 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at American Career College-Ontario, UEI College-Ontario and San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario.

4
Schools
1,834
Graduates last year
$21,997
Median program tuition
$33,468
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 4 schools in Ontario, CA

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American Career College-Ontario

Ontario, CA

Programs
Dental Assistant, LPN, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding and 2 more
Average net price
$34,185
Completion rate
72%
Type
Private for-profit

UEI College-Ontario

Ontario, CA

Programs
Dental Assistant, Electrician, HVAC and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$33,510
Completion rate
72%
Type
Private for-profit

San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario

Ontario, CA

Programs
Electrician, HVAC, Medical Assistant and Pharmacy Technician
Average net price
$28,000
Completion rate
72%
Type
Private for-profit

Platt College-Ontario

Ontario, CA

Programs
Medical Assistant
Average net price
$23,246
Completion rate
36%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Ontario

The Fab School

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Programs
Welding
Average net price
$39,558
Completion rate
98%
Type
Private for-profit

Salon Success Academy-Upland

Upland, CA

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$18,639
Completion rate
94%
Type
Private for-profit

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, CNA and Dental Assistant and 4 more
Average net price
$24,504
Completion rate
34%
Type
Public

Salon Success Academy-Fontana

Fontana, CA

Programs
Cosmetology and Nail Technician
Average net price
$14,536
Completion rate
100%
Type
Private for-profit

Norco College

Norco, CA

Programs
Electrician, HVAC and Machinist and CNC
Average net price
$27,120
Completion rate
40%
Type
Public

North-West College-Pomona

Pomona, CA

Programs
Dental Assistant, LPN, Massage Therapy and Medical Assistant and 2 more
Average net price
$33,725
Completion rate
62%
Type
Private for-profit

North-West College-Riverside

Riverside, CA

Programs
Dental Assistant, LPN, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding and 2 more
Average net price
$35,030
Completion rate
67%
Type
Private for-profit

CET-Colton

Colton, CA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Electrician, HVAC and Welding
Average net price
$22,471
Completion rate
77%
Type
Private nonprofit

Common questions

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

The median published tuition is $21,997 (range $19,703 to $40,605, 10 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at American Career College-Ontario ($19,703), UEI College-Ontario ($19,900) and San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario ($21,997). 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 (9 to 20 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 20 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $33,468 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

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.