Trade Schools in Santa Maria, CA

Santa Maria, CA has 3 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 615 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $15,249 to $41,237, with a median of $21,997 across the 4 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $33,948 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Allan Hancock College, San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria and CET-Santa Maria.

3
Schools
615
Graduates last year
$21,997
Median program tuition
$33,948
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 schools in Santa Maria, CA

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Allan Hancock College

Santa Maria, CA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CNA, Cosmetology and Dental Assistant and 5 more
Average net price
$3,975
Completion rate
34%
Type
Public

CET-Santa Maria

Santa Maria, CA

Programs
Medical Assistant
Average net price
$8,372
Completion rate
72%
Type
Private nonprofit

Also within 30 miles of Santa Maria

Laurus College

San Luis Obispo, CA

Programs
Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$26,056
Completion rate
33%
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

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

The median published tuition is $21,997 (range $15,249 to $41,237, 4 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at CET-Santa Maria ($15,249) and San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria ($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 (8 to 15 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 4 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $33,948 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 Maria, CA?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Allan Hancock 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.