2024 Tuition Comparison Between California Trade Schools

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition & fees of California Trade Schools is $15,907. It is higher than national average, which is $14,997 in 2024. You can check the 5-year tuition Inflation of California Trade Schools. In addition, you can check the tuition & fees by school type that you want.
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Unitek College has the most expensive tuition & fees of $37,659 and Asian-American International Beauty College has the lowest tuition & fees of $1,000 among California Trade Schools.
The average itemized cost for California Trade Schools is as follows.
  • Tuition & Fees is $15,907 for state residents and $15,907 for out-of-state.
  • Boos & supplies cost is $1,824.
  • Living cost is $22,947 (off-campus).
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2024 Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for California Trade Schools

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2024 Tuition Comparison Between California Trade Schools
School NameLargest ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
ABC Adult SchoolCerritos, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$4,800-$17,655
ABC Adult School - Cabrillo LaneCerritos, CA-$1,862--
Academy for Salon ProfessionalsNorthridge, CAAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist$8,325$2,088$12,812
Academy of Esthetics and CosmetologySan Fernando, CAAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist$9,100$1,500$14,235
Adrian's Beauty College of TurlockTurlock, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$14,187$2,525$23,732
Advance Beauty CollegeGarden Grove, CAAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist$5,692$960$9,656
Advance Beauty Techs AcademySan Jacinto, CABarbering/Barber$15,650$1,711$27,047
Advanced Career InstituteVisalia, CATruck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor$5,970$25$3,685
American Beauty CollegeWest Covina, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$18,000$1,900$22,776
American College of Healthcare and TechnologyHuntington Park, CAVeterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences$17,995-$24,192
American College of Healthcare and Technology-Santa AnaSanta Ana, CAVeterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences$17,995-$24,192
American Fitness and Nutrition AcademyPasadena, CA-$11,327--
American Institute of Massage TherapySanta Ana, CAMassage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage$8,315$900$17,438
Angeles InstituteARTESIA, CALicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training$31,715$2,176$32,043
Annenberg School of NursingReseda, CAPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other)$23,525$1,575$36,672
Asian-American International Beauty CollegeWestminster, CANail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist$1,000$200$4,600
Associated Barber College of San DiegoSan Diego, CABarbering/Barber$22,245$1,000$27,047
Associated Technical College-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CACardiovascular Technology/Technologist$17,000-$10,853
Associated Technical College-San DiegoSan Diego, CACommunications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services (other)$17,000$250$12,810
Aveda Institute-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA-$14,275--
Baldwin Park Adult & Community EducationBaldwin Park, CAElectrician$1,665$1,579$24,019
Bay Area Medical AcademySan Francisco, CAMedical/Clinical Assistant$16,184$585$25,623
Bay Area Medical Academy - San Jose Satellite LocationSan Jose, CA-$15,159--
Beaumont Adult SchoolBeaumont, CALicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training$30,034$4,466$48,150
Beyond 21st Century Beauty AcademySanta Fe Springs, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$16,415$1,100$24,200
Blake Austin CollegeVacaville, CALicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training$37,035-$32,256
Borner's Barber CollegeLos Angeles, CABarbering/Barber$13,500$1,550$37,011
Brand CollegeGlendale, CAInformation Technology$2,500-$2,100
Bridges Beauty CollegeVictorville, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$16,275$1,675$34,164
Brownson Technical SchoolAnaheim, CAHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology$16,295$250$28,730
Butte County Regional Occupational ProgramChico, CADental Assisting/Assistant$7,000$1,250$15,063
California Barber and Beauty CollegeSan Diego, CABarbering/Barber$13,750$1,300$27,047
California Beauty SchoolModesto, CAAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist$6,700$2,700$12,015
California College of Barbering and CosmetologyStockton, CAAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist$9,650$3,500$12,812
California Hair Design AcademyLa Mesa, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$15,250$1,600$37,629
California Healing Arts CollegeCarson, CAVeterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences$17,995-$24,192
California Institute of Medical ScienceClovis, CAClinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant$14,315$1,160-
Capstone CollegePasadena, CAHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology$16,550$200$20,153
Career Academy of BeautyGarden Grove, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$14,168$2,990$13,776
Career Development Institute IncLos Angeles, CALicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training$31,993$2,222$35,532
CES CollegeBurbank, CALicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training$30,950-$39,105
CET-CoachellaCoachella, CAHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology$15,500-$21,353
CET-ColtonColton, CAElectrician$16,375-$21,353
CET-El CentroEl Centro, CAWelding Technology/Welder$15,000-$21,353
CET-OxnardOxnard, CAMedical/Clinical Assistant$15,249-$21,353
CET-SalinasSalinas, CAMedical/Clinical Assistant$15,249-$21,353
CET-San DiegoSan Diego, CAWelding Technology/Welder$15,500-$21,353
CET-San JoseSan Jose, CAElectrician$16,375-$21,353
CET-Santa MariaSanta Maria, CAMedical/Clinical Assistant$15,249-$21,353
CET-SoledadSoledad, CAElectrician$16,375-$21,353
CET-WatsonvilleWatsonville, CABuilding Construction Technology$15,249-$21,353
Charles A Jones Career and Education CenterSacramento, CALicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training$22,360$537$7,088
Cinta Aveda InstituteSan Francisco, CAFacial Treatment Specialist/Facialist$11,600$1,610$11,275
Cinta Aveda Institute - San JoseSan Jose, CAFacial Treatment Specialist/Facialist$11,600$1,610$10,104
Citrus Heights Beauty CollegeCitrus Heights, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$15,245$2,648$26,208
Clovis Adult EducationClovis, CALicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training$12,000$3,000$28,800
Coachella Valley Beauty CollegeLa Quinta, CABarbering/Barber$14,140$2,000$28,470
Coachella Valley Beauty College-HemetHemet, CAAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist$8,528$2,000$17,082
Coastline Beauty CollegeFountain Valley, CANail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist$3,850$700$17,794
Coastline Beauty College - HemetHemet, CAAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist$6,100$850$17,082
Coba AcademyAnaheim, CAAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist$10,500$1,925$15,659
Cosmo Beauty AcademySacramento, CA-$16,943--
CRU Institute of Cosmetology and BarberingGarden Grove, CABarbering/Barber$16,399$1,200$26,352
DeHart Technical SchoolModesto, CAHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology$17,695$1,485$23,184
Dell'Arte International School of Physical TheatreBlue Lake, CADrama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts$17,650-$20,063
Design's School of CosmetologyPaso Robles, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$14,015$1,765$17,040
Diamond Beauty CollegeSouth El Monte, CANail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist$4,200$950$14,235
Diversified Vocational CollegeLos Angeles, CATraffic, Customs, and Transportation Clerk/Technician$17,000-$10,853
Elite Cosmetology SchoolPALM DESERT, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$15,000$2,055$14,682
Escondido Adult SchoolEscondido, CA----
Estes Institute of Cosmetology Arts and ScienceVisalia, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$13,040$2,300$19,488
Federico Beauty InstituteSacramento, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$15,230$2,500$24,200
Flair Beauty CollegeValencia, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$15,500$3,091$22,000
Fredrick and Charles Beauty CollegeEureka, CAAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist$7,323$1,603$13,523
Gemological Institute of America-CarlsbadCarlsbad, CAMetal and Jewelry Arts$23,453$3,298$22,269
Healing Hands School of Holistic HealthEscondido, CAMassage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage$15,000$1,700$53,919
Hilltop Beauty SchoolDaly City, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$14,245$500$39,858
Hinton Barber and Beauty CollegeVallejo, CABarbering/Barber$13,660$2,197$12,155
Hollywood Cultural CollegeLos Angeles, CARadio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician$7,500$350-
Hoss Lee AcademyRoseville, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$13,000$3,762$23,084
Hypnosis Motivation InstituteTarzana, CAHypnotherapy/Hypnotherapist$17,297$30$37,115
Independent Training & Apprenticeship ProgramSacramento, CAElectrician$17,895-$17,472
InterCoast Colleges-FairfieldFairfield, CAElectrician$22,500-$28,470
InterCoast Colleges-Rancho CordovaRancho Cordova, CAElectrician$22,500-$28,470
InterCoast Colleges-RiversideRiverside, CAElectrician$22,500-$35,588
InterCoast Colleges-Santa AnaSanta Ana, CAElectrician$22,500-$35,588
International College of Beauty Arts & SciencesLos Angeles, CAAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist$11,100$1,685$13,523
International College of CosmetologyOakland, CANail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist$3,075$888$7,118
International School of Beauty IncPalm Desert, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$15,000$1,400$12,425
International School of CosmetologyLos Angeles, CA-$16,534--
J D Academy of Salon and SpaDanville, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$20,210$3,700$38,850
John Wesley International Barber and Beauty CollegeLong Beach, CABarbering/Barber$15,250$1,400$27,641
KC Beauty AcademyLos Angeles, CAAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist$10,000$2,125$14,235
Lancaster Beauty SchoolLancaster, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$15,117$2,000$20,452
Lawrence & Company College of CosmetologyHanford, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$14,000$1,662$27,025
Lawrence & Company College of CosmetologySelma, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$19,200$1,900$30,966
Los Angeles College of AestheticsLos Angeles, CAAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist$9,075$2,440$17,794
Lu Ross AcademyVentura, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$19,170$1,600$35,588
Lyle's College of BeautyFresno, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$16,520$1,981$43,187
Lyle's College of BeautyBakersfield, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$16,520$1,981$43,173
Lytles Redwood Empire Beauty CollegeSanta Rosa, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$24,836$7,564$35,152
Marian Health Careers Center-Los Angeles CampusLos Angeles, CALicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training$24,644$5,706$45,623
Marian Health Careers Center-Van Nuys CampusVan Nuys, CALicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training$24,644$5,706$45,623
Medical Allied Career CenterSanta Fe Springs, CALicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training$34,585$1,926$51,246
Medical Career College of Northern CaliforniaRoseville, CA-$19,576--
Milan Institute of Cosmetology-VacavilleVacaville, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$16,227$234$24,004
Milan Institute-BakersfieldBakersfield, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$15,526$234$24,004
Milan Institute-ClovisClovis, CAAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist$13,059$234$16,944
Milan Institute-MercedMerced, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$15,527$234$24,004
Milan Institute-Palm DesertPalm Desert, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$15,528$234$24,004
Milan Institute-VisaliaVisalia, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$16,369$234$24,004
MIXED Institute of Cosmetology & BarberSacramento, CABarbering/Barber$14,810$1,880$15,732
Modern Beauty AcademyOxnard, CABarbering/Barber$14,200$825$24,200
Moler Barber CollegeOakland, CABarbering/Barber$15,000$1,941$19,155
Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USDConcord, CAMedical/Clinical Assistant$4,070$850$17,479
My Le's Beauty CollegeSacramento, CANail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist$2,600$480$2,875
National Career EducationCitrus Heights, CAElectrician$16,002$1,280$19,688
National Holistic InstituteEmeryville, CAMassage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage$16,504$469$23,520
North Adrian's College of Beauty IncModesto, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$17,895$1,872$17,588
North-West College-GlendaleGlendale, CAMedical/Clinical Assistant$18,121$370$28,470
North-West College-PomonaPomona, CALicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training$37,419$572$45,552
North-West College-Van NuysVan Nuys, CALicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training$37,319$572$45,552
NTMA Training Centers of Southern CaliforniaSanta Fe Springs, CAMachine Tool Technology/Machinist$12,600$4,195$21,150
Palladium Technical Academy IncTemple City, CAMedical/Clinical Assistant$15,000$425$15,750
Palomar Institute of CosmetologySan Marcos, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$16,800$3,195$24,911
Paul Mitchell the School-Costa MesaCosta Mesa, CAAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist$14,115$2,218$13,951
Paul Mitchell the School-East BayPleasant Hill, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$16,628$4,049$25,912
Paul Mitchell the School-FresnoFresno, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$13,633$3,335$23,483
Paul Mitchell the School-ModestoModesto, CAAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist$8,503$2,583$14,576
Paul Mitchell the School-North TahoeTruckee, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$14,118$3,275$37,249
Paul Mitchell the School-PasadenaPasadena, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$15,150$4,511$24,800
Paul Mitchell the School-SacramentoSacramento, CAAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist$9,360$1,960$15,319
Paul Mitchell the School-San DiegoSan Diego, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$15,575$3,176$23,287
Paul Mitchell the School-San JoseSan Jose, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$13,250$4,581$26,722
Paul Mitchell the School-Sherman OaksSherman Oaks, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$23,066$2,604$35,651
Paul Mitchell the School-TemeculaTemecula, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$16,625$3,564$23,016
Pomona Unified School District Adult and Career EducationPomona, CACosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other)$6,000$1,275$9,126
Poway Adult SchoolPoway, CA----
Princess Institute of BeautyReedley, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$14,360$2,115$11,263
Professional Institute of BeautyEl Monte, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$15,075$1,025$35,588
Redondo Beach Beauty CollegeTorrance, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$10,000$1,730$11,040
Riggins Urban Barber CollegeSan Diego, CABarbering/Barber$18,000$2,900$31,798
Riverside County Office of Education-School of Career EducationRiverside, CAMedical/Clinical Assistant$12,300$403$15,587
Salon Success Academy-CoronaCorona, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$16,900$2,600$9,765
Salon Success Academy-FontanaFontana, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$16,900$2,600$9,494
Salon Success Academy-RedlandsRedlands, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$16,900$2,600$9,529
Salon Success Academy-RiversideRiverside, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$16,900$2,600$10,046
Salon Success Academy-UplandUpland, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$16,900$2,600$9,599
Salon Success Academy-West CovinaWest Covina, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$16,900$2,600$9,468
San Bernardino Beauty CollegeSan Bernardino, CABarbering/Barber$13,000$1,275$22,050
San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology IncSan Francisco, CAAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist$12,040$3,543$14,576
San Francisco School of Massage & BodyworkSan Francisco, CAMassage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage$10,250$250$15,731
San Joaquin Valley College-AtascaderoAtascadero, CAMedical/Clinical Assistant$20,737-$26,335
San Joaquin Valley College-DelanoDelano, CAMedical/Clinical Assistant$21,997-$25,623
San Joaquin Valley College-Hanford ClassroomHanford, CAMedical/Clinical Assistant$21,357-$26,335
San Joaquin Valley College-MaderaMadera, CAMedical/Clinical Assistant$20,737-$25,623
San Joaquin Valley College-PortervillePorterville, CAMedical/Clinical Assistant$21,997-$25,623
Santa Ana Beauty AcademySanta Ana, CAAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist$4,500$1,800$13,430
Santa Ana Beauty CollegeSanta Ana, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$7,100$1,500$10,897
Shasta School of CosmetologyRedding, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$13,250$1,300$25,684
Sierra College of BeautyMerced, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$8,000$1,000$9,900
Southern California College of Barber and BeautyEscondido, CABarbering/Barber$16,575$1,619$34,164
Southern California Health InstituteNorth Hollywood, CAMassage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage$14,700$1,475$24,494
Southern California Health Institute (SOCHI) - North HollywoodNorth Hollywood, CAMassage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage$14,700$1,465$24,864
Stellar Career CollegeModesto, CAVeterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant$11,650$350$13,959
Summit CollegeSan Bernardino, CAElectrician$17,495$1,445$23,643
Sutter County Career Training CenterYuba City, CAMedical/Clinical Assistant$14,000$836$22,428
Thanh Le College School of CosmetologyGarden Grove, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$10,100$500$32,488
The Fab SchoolRancho Cucamonga, CAMetal Fabricator$31,125$375$17,258
The Salon Professional Academy-San JoseSan Jose, CAAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist$13,950$2,910$11,322
TONI&GUY Hairdressing Academy - Costa MesaCosta Mesa, CA-$16,589--
UEI College-BakersfieldBakersfield, CAMedical/Clinical Assistant$19,900-$24,804
UEI College-Chula VistaChula Vista, CAMedical/Clinical Assistant$19,900-$24,804
UEI College-FresnoFresno, CAMedical/Clinical Assistant$19,900-$24,804
UEI College-Garden GroveGarden Grove, CAMedical/Clinical Assistant$19,900-$24,804
UEI College-Huntington ParkHuntington Park, CAMedical/Clinical Assistant$19,900-$24,804
UEI College-OceansideOceanside, CAMedical/Clinical Assistant$19,900-$24,804
UEI College-OntarioOntario, CAMedical/Clinical Assistant$19,900-$24,804
UEI College-ResedaReseda, CAMedical/Clinical Assistant$19,900-$24,804
UEI College-RiversideRiverside, CAMedical/Clinical Assistant$19,900-$24,804
UEI College-SacramentoSacramento, CAMedical/Clinical Assistant$19,900-$24,804
UEI College-StocktonStockton, CAMedical/Clinical Assistant$19,900-$24,804
UEI College-West CovinaWest Covina, CAElectrician$21,500-$24,804
Ukiah Adult SchoolUkiah, CAPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other)$8,400$3,793$22,950
Unitek CollegeSouth San Francisco, CALicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training$37,659$848$22,344
Unitek CollegeHayward, CALicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training$37,659$848$23,408
Universal College of Beauty Inc-Los Angeles 2Los Angeles, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$15,175$1,250$38,435
Universal Healthcare Careers CollegeLos Angeles, CAMedical/Clinical Assistant$13,800$1,455$25,623
Urban Barber CollegeConcord, CABarbering/Barber$14,950$1,800$18,126
Urban Barber College - San JoseSan Jose, CABarbering/Barber$14,950$1,800$14,051
Ventura Adult and Continuing EducationVentura, CANetwork and System Administration/Administrator$8,370$1,182$27,047
Victory Career CollegeTorrance, CAAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist$12,038$2,998$11,322
Vista Adult SchoolVista, CA----
Waynes College of BeautySalinas, CACosmetology/Cosmetologist$18,075$2,200$37,011
Westchester College of Nursing & Allied HealthLos Angeles, CALicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training$29,080$2,920$50,306
ZMS The AcademyLos Angeles, CABarbering/Barber$8,395$600$12,400
Average-$15,907$1,824$22,947
*Schools missing information are not included in this table. The schools have not report their information to the IPEDS/NCES or not applicable.)

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