Lu Ross Academy
Ventura, CA
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $32,087
- Completion rate
- 79%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Trade Schools in Ventura, CA
Ventura, CA has 3 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 2 public and 1 private. Together they graduated 456 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Published program tuition runs from $7,050 to $19,170, with a median of $9,613 across the 6 programs that report a program price.
Graduates earned a median of $24,299 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at Lu Ross Academy, Ventura College and Ventura Adult and Continuing Education.
3
Schools
456
Graduates last year
$9,613
Median program tuition
$24,299
Median earnings, 1 yr after
All 3 schools in Ventura, CA
Ventura College
Ventura, CA
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, EMT and Paramedic and Medical Assistant and 1 more
- Completion rate
- 41%
- Type
- Public
Ventura Adult and Continuing Education
Ventura, CA
- Programs
- Medical Assistant and Pharmacy Technician
- Average net price
- $17,101
- Completion rate
- 89%
- Type
- Public
Also within 30 miles of Ventura
Modern Beauty Academy
Oxnard, CA
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $30,985
- Completion rate
- 83%
- Type
- Private for-profit
CET-Oxnard
Oxnard, CA
- Programs
- Medical Assistant
- Average net price
- $10,657
- Completion rate
- 64%
- Type
- Private nonprofit
Oxnard College
Oxnard, CA
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Dental Assistant, EMT and Paramedic and HVAC
- Completion rate
- 39%
- Type
- Public
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA
- Programs
- EMT and Paramedic
- Completion rate
- 42%
- Type
- Public
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Cosmetology, LPN and Medical Billing and Coding
- Average net price
- $2,684
- Completion rate
- 32%
- Type
- Public
Common questions
How much does trade school training cost in Ventura, CA?
The median published tuition is $9,613 (range $7,050 to $19,170, 6 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Ventura Adult and Continuing Education ($7,050) and Lu Ross Academy ($8,250). 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 8 months to finish (7 to 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.
How much do trade school graduates earn?
Across 7 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $24,299 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 Ventura, CA?
Yes. 2 public schools offer it, including Ventura College and Ventura Adult and Continuing 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.