There are 192 Trade Schools in California - 14 public and 178 private schools. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $9,817 for California residents and $10,116 for out-of-state students. In private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees are $16,496. In private schools, the graduate tuition & fees are $17,300 in average.

Unitek College has the highest tuition & fees of $38,903 and Asian-American International Beauty College has the lowest tuition & fees of $1,400 among Trade Schools in California.

Columbia-Greene Community College is the largest school with 1,616 students and InterCoast Colleges-Santa Ana is the smallest school with 2 students among those schools.

Comparison between 192 Trade Schools in California with key academic statistics

Tuition & Key Stats Comparison between Trade Schools in California
School NameUnder-graduate Tuition & FeesGraduate Tuition & FeesAcceptance RateGraduation RateStudent To faculty RatioStudent Population
ABC Adult SchoolCerritos, CAPublic, Less than 2-year $5,000
($5,000)		- -29% 5 to 1 173
ABC Adult School - Cabrillo LaneCerritos, CAPublic, Less than 2-year $5,000
($5,000)		- -- - -
Academy for Salon ProfessionalsNorthridge, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $8,325- -94% 13 to 1 134
Academy of Esthetics and CosmetologySan Fernando, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $14,100- -67% 25 to 1 30
Adrian's Beauty College of TurlockTurlock, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $14,187- -65% 11 to 1 71
Advance Beauty CollegeGarden Grove, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $6,995- -67% 30 to 1 346
Advance Beauty Techs AcademyCorona, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,650- -80% 20 to 1 90
Advanced Career InstituteVisalia, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $5,970- -81% 14 to 1 664
American Beauty CollegeWest Covina, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $18,000- -69% 25 to 1 334
American College of Healthcare and TechnologyHuntington Park, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $17,850- -76% 25 to 1 125
American College of Healthcare and Technology-Santa AnaSanta Ana, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $17,850- -72% 15 to 1 51
American Institute of Massage TherapySanta Ana, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $8,315- -98% 15 to 1 19
Angeles InstituteARTESIA, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $31,715- -47% 10 to 1 113
Annenberg School of NursingReseda, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $23,525- 100.00%100% 24 to 1 7
Asian-American International Beauty CollegeWestminster, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $1,400- -90% 22 to 1 442
Associated Barber College of San DiegoSan Diego, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $22,245- -81% 15 to 1 121
Associated Technical College-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $17,000- -90% 13 to 1 315
Associated Technical College-San DiegoSan Diego, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $17,000- -84% 15 to 1 77
Baldwin Park Adult & Community EducationBaldwin Park, CAPublic, Less than 2-year $1,665
($1,665)		- -71% 17 to 1 426
Bay Area Medical AcademySan Francisco, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,184- -52% 23 to 1 209
Bay Area Medical Academy - San Jose Satellite LocationSan Jose, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,184- -- - -
Beaumont Adult SchoolBeaumont, CAPublic, Less than 2-year $31,206
($31,206)		- -100% 15 to 1 108
Bellus Academy-El CajonEl Cajon, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,465- -72% 11 to 1 157
Beyond 21st Century Beauty AcademySanta Fe Springs, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,415- -60% 24 to 1 120
Borner's Barber CollegeLos Angeles, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $13,500- -78% 15 to 1 54
Brand CollegeGlendale, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $2,500- 80.00%100% 10 to 1 15
Bridges Beauty CollegeVictorville, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,275- -90% 20 to 1 98
Brownson Technical SchoolAnaheim, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $17,895- -89% 22 to 1 307
Butte County Regional Occupational ProgramChico, CAPublic, Less than 2-year $7,000
($7,000)		- -88% 9 to 1 41
CalCopa Massage SchoolHuntington Beach, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $9,715- -74% 4 to 1 33
California Barber and Beauty CollegeSan Diego, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $13,450- -59% 25 to 1 50
California Beauty CollegeModesto, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $8,550- -83% 14 to 1 122
California College of Barbering and CosmetologyStockton, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $9,950- -79% 17 to 1 227
California Hair Design AcademyLa Mesa, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,250- -87% 14 to 1 98
California Healing Arts CollegeCarson, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $17,850- -70% 25 to 1 243
California Institute of Medical ScienceClovis, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $14,000- -4% 12 to 1 35
Capstone CollegePasadena, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $17,950- -64% 24 to 1 148
Career Academy of BeautyGarden Grove, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $14,625- -92% 19 to 1 219
Career Development Institute IncLos Angeles, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $33,578- -79% 16 to 1 172
Central Valley Barber CollegeRiverbank, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,150- -98% 15 to 1 122
CES CollegeBurbank, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $30,950- 68.00%56% 13 to 1 118
CET-CoachellaCoachella, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,500- -84% 19 to 1 96
CET-ColtonColton, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,375- -72% 20 to 1 162
CET-El CentroEl Centro, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,000- -93% 13 to 1 130
CET-OxnardOxnard, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,249- -42% 24 to 1 95
CET-SalinasSalinas, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,249- -68% 21 to 1 171
CET-San DiegoSan Diego, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,500- -87% 19 to 1 223
CET-San JoseSan Jose, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,375- -81% 20 to 1 266
CET-Santa MariaSanta Maria, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,249- -77% 24 to 1 142
CET-SoledadSoledad, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,375- -81% 20 to 1 155
CET-WatsonvilleWatsonville, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,249- -83% 24 to 1 142
Charles A Jones Career and Education CenterSacramento, CAPublic, Less than 2-year $25,000
($25,000)		- -65% 15 to 1 91
Cinta Aveda InstituteSan Francisco, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $11,600- -62% 10 to 1 117
Cinta Aveda Institute - San JoseSan Jose, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $11,600- -- - -
Citrus Heights Beauty CollegeCitrus Heights, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,245- -77% 14 to 1 114
Clovis Adult EducationClovis, CAPublic, Less than 2-year $12,000
($12,000)		- -68% 10 to 1 238
Coastline Beauty CollegeFountain Valley, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $7,600- -87% 21 to 1 203
Coastline Beauty College - HemetHemet, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $6,100- -- - -
Coba AcademyAnaheim, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $14,625- -76% 13 to 1 109
CRU Institute of Cosmetology and BarberingGarden Grove, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,750- -68% 25 to 1 91
DeHart Technical SchoolModesto, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $18,656- -93% 16 to 1 99
Dell'Arte International School of Physical TheatreBlue Lake, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $17,650$17,300 -100% 6 to 1 8
Design's School of CosmetologyPaso Robles, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $13,975- -76% 15 to 1 73
Diamond Beauty CollegeSouth El Monte, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $4,200- -90% 19 to 1 67
Diversified Vocational CollegeLos Angeles, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $17,000- -96% 13 to 1 264
Elite Cosmetology SchoolPALM DESERT, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,000- -88% 8 to 1 115
Estes Institute of Cosmetology Arts and ScienceVisalia, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $13,600- -85% 10 to 1 41
Federico Beauty InstituteSacramento, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,250- -88% 15 to 1 220
Flair Beauty CollegeValencia, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,500- -42% 20 to 1 44
Fredrick and Charles Beauty CollegeEureka, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $13,100- -79% 17 to 1 69
Gemological Institute of America-CarlsbadCarlsbad, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $23,884- -91% 6 to 1 186
Hacienda La Puente Adult EducationLa Puente, CAPublic, Less than 2-year $2,123
($2,123)		- 100.00%77% 25 to 1 491
Healing Hands School of Holistic HealthEscondido, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,000- -58% 33 to 1 220
Hilltop Beauty SchoolDaly City, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $14,245- -73% 15 to 1 77
Hinton Barber and Beauty CollegeVallejo, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $13,600- -63% 17 to 1 50
Hollywood Cultural CollegeLos Angeles, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $7,600- -- 10 to 1 38
Homestead Schools-Costa MesaCosta Mesa, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $35,750- -- 30 to 1 32
Hoss Lee AcademyRoseville, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $13,500- -92% 13 to 1 112
Independent Training & Apprenticeship ProgramSacramento, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $17,895- -92% 13 to 1 92
InterCoast Colleges-FairfieldFairfield, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $22,500- -71% 15 to 1 183
InterCoast Colleges-Rancho CordovaRancho Cordova, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $22,500- -67% 15 to 1 71
InterCoast Colleges-RiversideRiverside, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $22,500- -60% 15 to 1 65
InterCoast Colleges-Santa AnaSanta Ana, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $22,500- -76% 8 to 1 2
International College of Beauty Arts & SciencesLos Angeles, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $11,100- -88% 25 to 1 62
International College of CosmetologyOakland, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $3,075- -62% 11 to 1 113
International School of Beauty IncPalm Desert, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,000- -92% 25 to 1 132
J D Academy of Salon and SpaDanville, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $13,350- -79% 12 to 1 91
John Wesley International Barber and Beauty CollegeLong Beach, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,790- -60% 25 to 1 57
KC Beauty AcademyLos Angeles, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $10,000- -90% 21 to 1 41
Lancaster Beauty SchoolLancaster, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,200- -68% 25 to 1 150
Lawrence & Company College of CosmetologyHanford, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $14,000- -81% 15 to 1 34
Lawrence & Company College of CosmetologySelma, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $18,100- -70% 20 to 1 21
Los Angeles College of AestheticsLos Angeles, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $9,075- -85% 21 to 1 117
Lu Ross AcademyVentura, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $17,750- -65% 20 to 1 229
Lyle's College of BeautyFresno, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $13,075- -64% 11 to 1 90
Lyle's College of BeautyBakersfield, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $14,075- -83% 9 to 1 70
Lytles Redwood Empire Beauty CollegeSanta Rosa, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $24,836- -82% 10 to 1 86
Marian Health Careers Center-Los Angeles CampusLos Angeles, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $27,712- -67% 19 to 1 150
Marian Health Careers Center-Van Nuys CampusVan Nuys, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $27,712- -71% 15 to 1 90
Mayfield CollegeCathedral City, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,188- -82% 21 to 1 292
Medical Allied Career CenterSanta Fe Springs, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $37,000- -81% 12 to 1 48
Medical Career College of Northern CaliforniaRoseville, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $19,576- -100% 3 to 1 14
Milan Institute of Cosmetology-VacavilleVacaville, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,625- -57% 14 to 1 260
Milan Institute-BakersfieldBakersfield, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $14,309- -59% 22 to 1 582
Milan Institute-ClovisClovis, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $11,859- -63% 16 to 1 560
Milan Institute-MercedMerced, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $14,309- -55% 13 to 1 359
Milan Institute-Palm DesertPalm Desert, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,500- -48% 16 to 1 356
Milan Institute-VisaliaVisalia, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $14,905- -51% 12 to 1 635
MIXED Institute of Cosmetology & BarberSacramento, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,060- -73% 12 to 1 138
MJ Barber & Beauty AcademyLa Quinta, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $14,100- -83% 13 to 1 66
MJ Barber & Beauty AcademyHemet, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $8,500- -92% 19 to 1 94
Modern Beauty AcademyOxnard, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,200- -80% 15 to 1 90
Moler Barber CollegeOakland, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,393- -23% 21 to 1 411
Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USDConcord, CAPublic, Less than 2-year $4,882
($4,882)		- -80% 9 to 1 172
My Le's Beauty CollegeSacramento, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $2,600- -97% 25 to 1 150
National Career EducationCitrus Heights, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,444- -83% 32 to 1 515
North Adrian's College of Beauty IncModesto, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $18,145- -70% 26 to 1 207
North-West College-GlendaleGlendale, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $18,491- -63% 38 to 1 71
North-West College-PomonaPomona, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $37,419- -71% 38 to 1 381
North-West College-Van NuysVan Nuys, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $37,419- -60% 37 to 1 294
NTMA Machinist Career CollegeSanta Fe Springs, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $12,600- -82% 10 to 1 85
Palladium Technical Academy IncTemple City, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,500- -92% 10 to 1 49
Palomar Institute of CosmetologySan Marcos, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,250- -89% 24 to 1 193
Paul Mitchell the School-Costa MesaCosta Mesa, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $10,765- -82% 12 to 1 395
Paul Mitchell the School-East BayPleasant Hill, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $20,075- -78% 14 to 1 184
Paul Mitchell the School-FresnoFresno, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $14,550- -84% 25 to 1 223
Paul Mitchell the School-ModestoModesto, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $9,400- -80% 15 to 1 218
Paul Mitchell the School-North TahoeTruckee, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $14,118- -100% 8 to 1 9
Paul Mitchell the School-PasadenaPasadena, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $18,237- -38% 19 to 1 170
Paul Mitchell the School-SacramentoSacramento, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $9,360- -79% 10 to 1 309
Paul Mitchell the School-San DiegoSan Diego, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,575- -99% 16 to 1 225
Paul Mitchell the School-San JoseSan Jose, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $13,205- -28% 8 to 1 91
Paul Mitchell the School-Sherman OaksSherman Oaks, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $21,060- -75% 18 to 1 286
Paul Mitchell the School-TemeculaTemecula, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $18,175- -69% 20 to 1 320
Pomona Unified School District Adult and Career EducationPomona, CAPublic, Less than 2-year $6,000
($6,000)		- -85% 20 to 1 71
Princess Institute of BeautyReedley, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,075- -91% 7 to 1 29
Professional Institute of BeautyEl Monte, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,075- -76% 20 to 1 93
Redondo Beach Beauty CollegeTorrance, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $10,100- -100% 20 to 1 43
Regan Career InstituteEl Monte, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $22,175- -100% 15 to 1 56
Riggins Urban Barber CollegeSan Diego, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $18,000- -41% 4 to 1 85
Riverside County Office of Education-School of Career EducationRiverside, CAPublic, Less than 2-year $12,300
($12,300)		- -82% 15 to 1 105
Salon Success Academy-CoronaCorona, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,100- -92% 15 to 1 196
Salon Success Academy-FontanaFontana, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,100- -96% 15 to 1 29
Salon Success Academy-RedlandsRedlands, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,100- -89% 15 to 1 220
Salon Success Academy-RiversideRiverside, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,100- -81% 15 to 1 164
Salon Success Academy-UplandUpland, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,100- -91% 15 to 1 254
Salon Success Academy-West CovinaWest Covina, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,100- -87% 15 to 1 75
San Bernardino Beauty CollegeSan Bernardino, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $12,000- -75% 16 to 1 82
San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology IncSan Francisco, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $13,215- -87% 11 to 1 167
San Francisco School of Massage & BodyworkSan Francisco, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $10,250- -- 20 to 1 139
San Joaquin Valley College-AtascaderoAtascadero, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $20,737- -71% - 14
San Joaquin Valley College-DelanoDelano, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $22,052- -80% 35 to 1 69
San Joaquin Valley College-Hanford ClassroomHanford, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $21,357- -53% 37 to 1 74
San Joaquin Valley College-MaderaMadera, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $20,737- -62% 34 to 1 68
San Joaquin Valley College-PortervillePorterville, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $22,052- -48% 39 to 1 78
Santa Ana Beauty AcademySanta Ana, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $4,500- -75% 10 to 1 35
Santa Ana Beauty CollegeSanta Ana, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $7,100- -89% 24 to 1 99
Shasta School of CosmetologyRedding, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $14,150- -78% 18 to 1 112
Sierra College of BeautyMerced, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $9,000- -84% 13 to 1 220
Southern California College of Barber and BeautyEscondido, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,575- -80% 15 to 1 59
Southern California Health Institute (SOCHI) - North HollywoodNorth Hollywood, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $14,700- -- - -
Stellar Career CollegeModesto, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $13,652- -79% 12 to 1 46
Summit CollegeSan Bernardino, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $18,995- -62% 26 to 1 989
Sutter County Career Training CenterYuba City, CAPublic, Less than 2-year $14,000- -86% 20 to 1 54
Thanh Le College School of CosmetologyGarden Grove, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $10,100- -94% 20 to 1 43
The Fab SchoolRancho Cucamonga, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $31,125- -95% 10 to 1 161
The Nurse AcademyNational City, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $37,775- -- 20 to 1 55
The Salon Professional Academy-San JoseSan Jose, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $14,950- -95% 24 to 1 196
UEI College-BakersfieldBakersfield, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $19,900- -68% 26 to 1 1,415
UEI College-Chula VistaChula Vista, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $19,900- -71% 25 to 1 1,373
UEI College-FresnoFresno, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $19,900- -61% 23 to 1 1,009
UEI College-Garden GroveGarden Grove, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $21,500- -63% 21 to 1 1,073
UEI College-Huntington ParkHuntington Park, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $19,900- -70% 25 to 1 1,079
UEI College-OceansideOceanside, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $21,500- -69% 24 to 1 814
UEI College-OntarioOntario, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $19,900- -66% 25 to 1 1,045
UEI College-ResedaReseda, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $21,500- -74% 25 to 1 1,201
UEI College-RiversideRiverside, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $21,500- -71% 24 to 1 1,616
UEI College-SacramentoSacramento, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $19,900- -60% 22 to 1 1,217
UEI College-StocktonStockton, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $21,500- -71% 22 to 1 868
UEI College-West CovinaWest Covina, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $21,500- -67% 20 to 1 978
Ukiah Adult SchoolUkiah, CAPublic, Less than 2-year $8,400
($8,400)		- 18.18%100% 6 to 1 34
Unitek CollegeSouth San Francisco, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $38,903- -73% 13 to 1 191
Unitek CollegeHayward, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $14,518- -63% 14 to 1 284
Universal College of Beauty Inc-Los Angeles 2Los Angeles, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $20,175- -100% 15 to 1 44
Universal Healthcare Careers CollegeLos Angeles, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $13,800- -91% 30 to 1 287
Urban Barber CollegeConcord, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $14,950- -78% 14 to 1 224
Urban Barber College - San JoseSan Jose, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $14,950- -- - -
Ventura Adult and Continuing EducationVentura, CAPublic, Less than 2-year $7,050
($7,050)		- -97% 4 to 1 74
Victory Career CollegeCarson, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $12,600- -94% 23 to 1 100
Waynes College of BeautySalinas, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $18,075- -93% 15 to 1 46
Westchester College of Nursing & Allied HealthLos Angeles, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $29,080- -100% 6 to 1 11
ZMS The AcademyLos Angeles, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $8,395- -40% 25 to 1 144