UEI College-Riverside
Riverside, CA
- Programs
- Dental Assistant, Electrician, HVAC and Medical Assistant and 2 more
- Average net price
- $31,892
- Completion rate
- 79%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Trade Schools in Riverside, CA
Riverside, CA has 9 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 2 public and 7 private. Together they graduated 2,763 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Published program tuition runs from $4,000 to $42,040, with a median of $18,249 across the 27 programs that report a program price.
Graduates earned a median of $33,227 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at UEI College-Riverside, Riverside City College and North-West College-Riverside.
9
Schools
2,763
Graduates last year
$18,249
Median program tuition
$33,227
Median earnings, 1 yr after
All 9 schools in Riverside, CA
Riverside City College
Riverside, CA
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CNA, Cosmetology and HVAC and 3 more
- Average net price
- $24,678
- Completion rate
- 41%
- Type
- Public
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
Riverside County Office of Education-School of Career Education
Riverside, CA
- Programs
- CNA, Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant and Pharmacy Technician
- Average net price
- $14,995
- Completion rate
- 79%
- Type
- Public
Salon Success Academy-Riverside
Riverside, CA
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $15,389
- Completion rate
- 89%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
Riverside, CA
- Programs
- Aviation Maintenance
- Average net price
- $37,157
- Completion rate
- 74%
- Type
- Private for-profit
American College of Healthcare and Technology
Riverside, CA
- Programs
- Dental Assistant, HVAC, Medical Assistant and Pharmacy Technician and 1 more
- Average net price
- $23,009
- Completion rate
- 78%
- Type
- Private for-profit
InterCoast Colleges-Riverside
Riverside, CA
- Programs
- Electrician and HVAC
- Average net price
- $24,129
- Completion rate
- 54%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Platt College-Riverside
Riverside, CA
- Programs
- LPN and Medical Assistant
- Average net price
- $21,508
- Completion rate
- 50%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Also within 30 miles of Riverside
Advance Beauty Techs Academy
San Jacinto, CA
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $28,800
- Completion rate
- 68%
- 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
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA
- Programs
- Medical Billing and Coding
- Average net price
- $25,018
- Type
- Private nonprofit
Concorde Career College-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
- Programs
- Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding and Surgical Technologist
- Average net price
- $26,869
- Completion rate
- 70%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Moreno Valley College
Moreno Valley, CA
- Programs
- Dental Assistant, EMT and Paramedic and Medical Assistant
- Average net price
- $26,725
- Completion rate
- 38%
- Type
- Public
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Diesel Mechanic and HVAC and 4 more
- Average net price
- $17,782
- Completion rate
- 32%
- Type
- Public
Salon Success Academy-Corona
Corona, CA
- Programs
- Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $14,656
- Completion rate
- 92%
- 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
Summit College
San Bernardino, CA
- Programs
- CNA, Electrician, HVAC and Plumbing and 1 more
- Average net price
- $29,181
- Completion rate
- 64%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Salon Success Academy-Fontana
Fontana, CA
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $14,536
- Completion rate
- 100%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Salon Success Academy-Redlands
Redlands, CA
- Programs
- Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $18,541
- Completion rate
- 91%
- Type
- Private for-profit
San Bernardino Beauty College
San Bernardino, CA
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Massage Therapy and 1 more
- Average net price
- $44,126
- Completion rate
- 79%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Common questions
How much does trade school training cost in Riverside, CA?
The median published tuition is $18,249 (range $4,000 to $42,040, 27 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Salon Success Academy-Riverside ($4,000), Riverside County Office of Education-School of Career Education ($9,800) and North-West College-Riverside ($17,861). 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 (3 to 20 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.
How much do trade school graduates earn?
Across 29 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $33,227 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 Riverside, CA?
Yes. 2 public schools offer it, including Riverside City College and Riverside County Office of Education-School of Career Education.
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.