Advanced Career Institute
Visalia, CA
- Programs
- CDL Truck Driving and Welding
- Completion rate
- 73%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Trade Schools in Visalia, CA
Visalia, CA has 5 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 4 private. Together they graduated 3,017 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Published program tuition runs from $3,305 to $21,997, with a median of $14,700 across the 15 programs that report a program price.
Graduates earned a median of $31,959 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at Advanced Career Institute, San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia and College of the Sequoias.
5
Schools
3,017
Graduates last year
$14,700
Median program tuition
$31,959
Median earnings, 1 yr after
All 5 schools in Visalia, CA
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia
Visalia, CA
- Programs
- Dental Assistant, HVAC, LPN and Medical Assistant and 2 more
- Average net price
- $30,383
- Completion rate
- 38%
- Type
- Private for-profit
College of the Sequoias
Visalia, CA
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, CNA and Cosmetology and 5 more
- Average net price
- $1,096
- Completion rate
- 42%
- Type
- Public
Milan Institute-Visalia
Visalia, CA
- Programs
- Cosmetology, Dental Assistant, Esthetician and Massage Therapy and 2 more
- Average net price
- $21,838
- Completion rate
- 68%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Estes Institute of Cosmetology Arts and Science
Visalia, CA
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $19,333
- Completion rate
- 72%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Also within 30 miles of Visalia
Lawrence & Company College of Cosmetology
Hanford, CA
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $14,739
- Completion rate
- 87%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Princess Institute of Beauty
Reedley, CA
- Programs
- Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $14,266
- Completion rate
- 89%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Reedley College
Reedley, CA
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, CNA and Dental Assistant and 3 more
- Average net price
- $6,055
- Completion rate
- 47%
- Type
- Public
Lawrence & Company College of Cosmetology
Selma, CA
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $23,123
- Completion rate
- 73%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Porterville College
Porterville, CA
- Programs
- EMT and Paramedic, LPN and Welding
- Average net price
- $3,071
- Completion rate
- 34%
- Type
- Public
Lemoore College
Lemoore, CA
- Programs
- EMT and Paramedic
- Average net price
- $11,802
- Completion rate
- 49%
- Type
- Public
Common questions
How much does trade school training cost in Visalia, CA?
The median published tuition is $14,700 (range $3,305 to $21,997, 15 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Estes Institute of Cosmetology Arts and Science ($3,305), Advanced Career Institute ($5,970) and Milan Institute-Visalia ($8,701). 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 (1 to 11 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.
How much do trade school graduates earn?
Across 19 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $31,959 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 Visalia, CA?
Yes. 1 public school offer it, including College of the Sequoias.
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.