Trade Schools in Torrance, CA

Torrance, CA has 3 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 382 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $3,600 to $35,750, with a median of $9,500 across the 6 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $19,333 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at El Camino Community College District, Homestead Schools and Redondo Beach Beauty College.

3
Schools
382
Graduates last year
$9,500
Median program tuition
$19,333
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 schools in Torrance, CA

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Homestead Schools

Torrance, CA

Programs
LPN and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$16,597
Completion rate
83%
Type
Private nonprofit

Redondo Beach Beauty College

Torrance, CA

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Completion rate
100%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Torrance

California Healing Arts College

Carson, CA

Programs
Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$20,970
Completion rate
74%
Type
Private for-profit

Victory Career College

Carson, CA

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Massage Therapy and 1 more
Average net price
$17,352
Completion rate
75%
Type
Private for-profit

UEI College-Gardena

Gardena, CA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Dental Assistant, Electrician and HVAC and 4 more
Average net price
$33,175
Completion rate
65%
Type
Private for-profit

Compton College

Compton, CA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Cosmetology, HVAC and Machinist and CNC and 1 more
Average net price
$22,662
Completion rate
28%
Type
Public

North-West College-Long Beach

Long Beach, CA

Programs
LPN, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding and Pharmacy Technician and 1 more
Average net price
$39,118
Completion rate
44%
Type
Private for-profit

Healthcare Career College

Paramount, CA

Programs
CNA, Dental Assistant, LPN and Medical Assistant and 2 more
Completion rate
50%
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Torrance, CA?

The median published tuition is $9,500 (range $3,600 to $35,750, 6 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Redondo Beach Beauty College ($3,600) and Homestead Schools ($10,000). 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 7 months to finish (5 to 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 5 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $19,333 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 Torrance, CA?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including El Camino Community College District.

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.