Concorde Career College-San Diego
San Diego, CA
- Programs
- Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant and Surgical Technologist
- Average net price
- $27,490
- Completion rate
- 83%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Trade Schools in San Diego, CA
San Diego, CA has 12 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 3 public and 9 private. Together they graduated 1,410 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Published program tuition runs from $11,100 to $40,112, with a median of $18,000 across the 19 programs that report a program price.
Graduates earned a median of $36,400 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at Concorde Career College-San Diego, Paul Mitchell the School-San Diego and San Diego Miramar College.
12
Schools
1,410
Graduates last year
$18,000
Median program tuition
$36,400
Median earnings, 1 yr after
All 12 schools in San Diego, CA
Paul Mitchell the School-San Diego
San Diego, CA
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $27,599
- Completion rate
- 96%
- Type
- Private for-profit
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
CET-San Diego
San Diego, CA
- Programs
- Electrician, Medical Assistant and Welding
- Average net price
- $23,892
- Completion rate
- 73%
- Type
- Private nonprofit
North-West College-San Diego
San Diego, CA
- Programs
- LPN, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding and Pharmacy Technician and 1 more
- Average net price
- $52,050
- Type
- Private for-profit
San Diego City College
San Diego, CA
- Programs
- Cosmetology, Electrician, HVAC and Machinist and CNC and 1 more
- Average net price
- $18,693
- Completion rate
- 24%
- Type
- Public
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA
- Programs
- Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
- Average net price
- $21,767
- Completion rate
- 42%
- Type
- Public
ICOHS College
San Diego, CA
- Programs
- Massage Therapy
- Average net price
- $52,776
- Completion rate
- 70%
- Type
- Private nonprofit
Associated Barber College of San Diego
San Diego, CA
- Programs
- Barber and Cosmetology
- Average net price
- $26,450
- Completion rate
- 77%
- Type
- Private for-profit
California Barber and Beauty College
San Diego, CA
- Programs
- Barber
- Average net price
- $25,471
- Completion rate
- 71%
- 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
Riggins Urban Barber College
San Diego, CA
- Programs
- Barber
- Average net price
- $21,675
- Completion rate
- 50%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Also within 30 miles of San Diego
The Nurse Academy
National City, CA
- Programs
- LPN
- Type
- Private for-profit
California Hair Design Academy
La Mesa, CA
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $22,930
- Completion rate
- 92%
- Type
- Private for-profit
ATA College
El Cajon, CA
- Programs
- HVAC and Medical Assistant
- Average net price
- $17,259
- Completion rate
- 82%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista
Chula Vista, CA
- Programs
- Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician and Surgical Technologist
- Average net price
- $48,917
- Completion rate
- 63%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Bellus Academy-Chula Vista
Chula Vista, CA
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $22,900
- Completion rate
- 71%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Cuyamaca College
El Cajon, CA
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic
- Average net price
- $7,178
- Completion rate
- 34%
- Type
- Public
Bellus Academy-El Cajon
El Cajon, CA
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $36,248
- Completion rate
- 75%
- Type
- Private for-profit
UEI College-Chula Vista
Chula Vista, CA
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Dental Assistant, Electrician and HVAC and 1 more
- Average net price
- $36,023
- Completion rate
- 76%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CNA, EMT and Paramedic and LPN and 3 more
- Average net price
- $5,663
- Completion rate
- 39%
- 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
Poway Adult School
Poway, CA
- Programs
- CNA
- Type
- Public
Healing Hands School of Holistic Health
Escondido, CA
- Programs
- Massage Therapy
- Average net price
- $65,880
- Completion rate
- 59%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Common questions
How much does trade school training cost in San Diego, CA?
The median published tuition is $18,000 (range $11,100 to $40,112, 19 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Paul Mitchell the School-San Diego ($11,100), ICOHS College ($11,970) and California Barber and Beauty College ($13,750). 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 10 months to finish (5 to 18 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.
How much do trade school graduates earn?
Across 28 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $36,400 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 San Diego, CA?
Yes. 3 public schools offer it, including San Diego Miramar College, San Diego City College and San Diego Mesa College.
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.