Trade Schools in Santa Ana, CA

Santa Ana, CA has 6 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 5 private. Together they graduated 616 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $3,000 to $37,415, with a median of $8,315 across the 14 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $28,821 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Santa Ana College, American Institute of Massage Therapy and Career Networks Institute.

6
Schools
616
Graduates last year
$8,315
Median program tuition
$28,821
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 6 schools in Santa Ana, CA

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Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, CA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, Machinist and CNC and Medical Assistant and 2 more
Average net price
$7,224
Completion rate
31%
Type
Public

Career Networks Institute

Santa Ana, CA

Programs
LPN and Surgical Technologist
Average net price
$288,621
Completion rate
86%
Type
Private for-profit

Santa Ana Beauty Academy

Santa Ana, CA

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$18,464
Completion rate
87%
Type
Private for-profit

Santa Ana Beauty College

Santa Ana, CA

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$7,871
Completion rate
79%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Santa Ana

South Coast College

Orange, CA

Programs
Medical Assistant
Average net price
$12,131
Completion rate
50%
Type
Private for-profit

Coastline Beauty College

Fountain Valley, CA

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Massage Therapy and 1 more
Average net price
$27,433
Completion rate
93%
Type
Private for-profit

Modern Technology School

Fountain Valley, CA

Programs
Medical Assistant
Average net price
$33,251
Completion rate
74%
Type
Private for-profit

Platt College-Anaheim

Anaheim, CA

Programs
CNA and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$22,685
Completion rate
51%
Type
Private for-profit

Pacific College

Costa Mesa, CA

Programs
LPN
Average net price
$24,579
Type
Private for-profit

Stanbridge University

Irvine, CA

Programs
LPN
Average net price
$25,124
Completion rate
51%
Type
Private for-profit

Concorde Career College-Garden Grove

Garden Grove, CA

Programs
Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant and Pharmacy Technician
Average net price
$26,077
Completion rate
77%
Type
Private for-profit

California Career Institute

Anaheim, CA

Programs
Dental Assistant, LPN and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$35,222
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Santa Ana, CA?

The median published tuition is $8,315 (range $3,000 to $37,415, 14 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Santa Ana Beauty Academy ($3,000), Santa Ana Beauty College ($4,300) and American Institute of Massage Therapy ($8,315). 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 (4 to 20 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 16 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $28,821 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 Santa Ana, CA?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Santa Ana 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.