College of the Desert
Palm Desert, CA
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, EMT and Paramedic, HVAC and LPN and 2 more
- Average net price
- $17,769
- Completion rate
- 33%
- Type
- Public
Trade Schools in Palm Desert, CA
Palm Desert, CA has 4 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 912 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Published program tuition runs from $7,800 to $15,628, with a median of $15,000 across the 13 programs that report a program price.
Graduates earned a median of $22,438 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at College of the Desert, International School of Beauty Inc and Milan Institute-Palm Desert.
4
Schools
912
Graduates last year
$15,000
Median program tuition
$22,438
Median earnings, 1 yr after
All 4 schools in Palm Desert, CA
International School of Beauty Inc
Palm Desert, CA
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Massage Therapy and 1 more
- Average net price
- $18,631
- Completion rate
- 92%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Milan Institute-Palm Desert
Palm Desert, CA
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology, Dental Assistant and Esthetician and 3 more
- Average net price
- $23,665
- Completion rate
- 58%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Elite Cosmetology School
Palm Desert, CA
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $25,992
- Completion rate
- 92%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Also within 30 miles of Palm Desert
San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage
Rancho Mirage, CA
- Programs
- Electrician, HVAC, LPN and Medical Assistant and 1 more
- Average net price
- $29,479
- Completion rate
- 64%
- Type
- Private for-profit
California Nurses Educational Institute
Rancho Mirage, CA
- Programs
- CNA, LPN and Pharmacy Technician
- Average net price
- $25,738
- Completion rate
- 94%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Mayfield College
Cathedral City, CA
- Programs
- HVAC and Medical Assistant
- Average net price
- $26,045
- Completion rate
- 79%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Coachella Valley Beauty College
La Quinta, CA
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $15,931
- Completion rate
- 91%
- Type
- Private for-profit
CET-Coachella
Coachella, CA
- Programs
- HVAC
- Average net price
- $11,322
- Completion rate
- 89%
- Type
- Private nonprofit
Copper Mountain Community College
Joshua Tree, CA
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic and LPN
- Average net price
- $9,404
- Completion rate
- 32%
- Type
- Public
Common questions
How much does trade school training cost in Palm Desert, CA?
The median published tuition is $15,000 (range $7,800 to $15,628, 13 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at International School of Beauty Inc ($7,800), Milan Institute-Palm Desert ($8,702) and Elite Cosmetology School ($9,000). 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 6 months to finish (4 to 11 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 $22,438 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 Palm Desert, CA?
Yes. 1 public school offer it, including College of the Desert.
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.