There are 190 Trade Schools in California - 13 public and 177 private schools. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $9,532 for California residents and $9,532 for out-of-state students. In private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees are $16,258. In private schools, the graduate tuition & fees are $17,300 in average.

Unitek College has the highest tuition & fees of $37,659 and Asian-American International Beauty College has the lowest tuition & fees of $1,000 among Trade Schools in California.

UEI College-Chula Vista is the largest school with 1,513 students and Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theatre is the smallest school with 8 students among those schools.

Comparison between 190 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 $4,800
($4,800)		- -15% 5 to 1 193
ABC Adult School - Cabrillo LaneCerritos, CAPublic, Less than 2-year $4,800
($4,800)		- -- - -
Academy for Salon ProfessionalsNorthridge, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $8,325- -70% 13 to 1 113
Academy of Esthetics and CosmetologySan Fernando, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $9,100- -40% 25 to 1 21
Adrian's Beauty College of TurlockTurlock, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $14,187- -70% 14 to 1 97
Advance Beauty CollegeGarden Grove, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $5,692- -92% 30 to 1 516
Advance Beauty Techs AcademySan Jacinto, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,650- -57% 20 to 1 88
Advanced Career InstituteVisalia, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $5,970- -62% 14 to 1 910
American Beauty CollegeWest Covina, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $18,000- -40% 25 to 1 234
American College of Healthcare and TechnologyHuntington Park, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $17,995- -75% 25 to 1 206
American College of Healthcare and Technology-Santa AnaSanta Ana, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $17,995- -100% 10 to 1 54
American Institute of Massage TherapySanta Ana, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $8,315- -99% 14 to 1 20
Angeles InstituteARTESIA, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $31,715- -40% 10 to 1 97
Annenberg School of NursingReseda, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $23,525- 80.00%57% 21 to 1 21
Asian-American International Beauty CollegeWestminster, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $1,000- -83% 25 to 1 463
Associated Barber College of San DiegoSan Diego, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $22,245- -23% 15 to 1 115
Associated Technical College-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $17,000- -82% 15 to 1 202
Associated Technical College-San DiegoSan Diego, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $17,000- -65% 12 to 1 94
Baldwin Park Adult & Community EducationBaldwin Park, CAPublic, Less than 2-year $1,665
($1,665)		- -54% 16 to 1 405
Bay Area Medical AcademySan Francisco, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,184- -30% 42 to 1 211
Bay Area Medical Academy - San Jose Satellite LocationSan Jose, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,184- -- - -
Beaumont Adult SchoolBeaumont, CAPublic, Less than 2-year $30,034
($30,034)		- -83% 15 to 1 81
Beyond 21st Century Beauty AcademySanta Fe Springs, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,415- -60% 22 to 1 122
Blake Austin CollegeVacaville, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $37,035- -88% 12 to 1 18
Borner's Barber CollegeLos Angeles, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $13,500- -50% 15 to 1 38
Brand CollegeGlendale, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $2,500- 100.00%100% 10 to 1 21
Bridges Beauty CollegeVictorville, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,275- -47% 20 to 1 86
Brownson Technical SchoolAnaheim, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,295- -87% 15 to 1 264
Butte County Regional Occupational ProgramChico, CAPublic, Less than 2-year $7,000
($7,000)		- -73% 10 to 1 29
California Barber and Beauty CollegeSan Diego, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $13,750- -80% 25 to 1 71
California Beauty SchoolModesto, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $6,700- -94% 14 to 1 55
California College of Barbering and CosmetologyStockton, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $9,650- -50% 17 to 1 246
California Hair Design AcademyLa Mesa, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,250- -81% 18 to 1 144
California Healing Arts CollegeCarson, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $17,995- -72% 20 to 1 263
California Institute of Medical ScienceClovis, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $14,315- -4% 10 to 1 10
Capstone CollegePasadena, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,550- -26% 20 to 1 151
Career Academy of BeautyGarden Grove, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $14,168- -74% 20 to 1 205
Career Development Institute IncLos Angeles, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $31,993- -45% 16 to 1 176
CES CollegeBurbank, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $30,950- 60.00%43% 8 to 1 77
CET-CoachellaCoachella, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,500- -59% 20 to 1 78
CET-ColtonColton, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,375- -54% 14 to 1 96
CET-El CentroEl Centro, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,000- -82% 13 to 1 148
CET-OxnardOxnard, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,249- -58% 27 to 1 81
CET-SalinasSalinas, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,249- -53% 26 to 1 157
CET-San DiegoSan Diego, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,500- -79% 25 to 1 196
CET-San JoseSan Jose, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,375- -48% 15 to 1 183
CET-Santa MariaSanta Maria, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,249- -29% 18 to 1 109
CET-SoledadSoledad, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,375- -86% 30 to 1 179
CET-WatsonvilleWatsonville, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,249- -70% 15 to 1 103
Charles A Jones Career and Education CenterSacramento, CAPublic, Less than 2-year $22,360
($22,360)		- -48% 12 to 1 98
Cinta Aveda InstituteSan Francisco, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $11,600- -68% 10 to 1 94
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- -39% 18 to 1 143
Clovis Adult EducationClovis, CAPublic, Less than 2-year $12,000
($12,000)		- -72% 17 to 1 210
Coachella Valley Beauty CollegeLa Quinta, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $14,140- -70% 24 to 1 120
Coachella Valley Beauty College-HemetHemet, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $8,528- -81% 23 to 1 117
Coastline Beauty CollegeFountain Valley, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $3,850- -81% 20 to 1 195
Coastline Beauty College - HemetHemet, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $6,100- -- - -
Coba AcademyAnaheim, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $10,500- -49% 13 to 1 111
CRU Institute of Cosmetology and BarberingGarden Grove, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,399- -35% 25 to 1 112
DeHart Technical SchoolModesto, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $17,695- -54% 11 to 1 68
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 $14,015- -69% 9 to 1 43
Diamond Beauty CollegeSouth El Monte, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $4,200- -67% 22 to 1 95
Diversified Vocational CollegeLos Angeles, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $17,000- -73% 15 to 1 276
Elite Cosmetology SchoolPALM DESERT, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,000- -73% 13 to 1 90
Estes Institute of Cosmetology Arts and ScienceVisalia, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $13,040- -54% 12 to 1 57
Federico Beauty InstituteSacramento, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,230- -79% 15 to 1 293
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 $7,323- -63% 24 to 1 72
Gemological Institute of America-CarlsbadCarlsbad, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $23,453- -42% 6 to 1 154
Hacienda La Puente Adult EducationLa Puente, CAPublic, Less than 2-year $2,123
($2,123)		- 84.08%87% 27 to 1 337
Healing Hands School of Holistic HealthEscondido, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,000- -45% 40 to 1 254
Hilltop Beauty SchoolDaly City, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $14,245- -50% 15 to 1 102
Hinton Barber and Beauty CollegeVallejo, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $13,660- -38% 25 to 1 52
Hollywood Cultural CollegeLos Angeles, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $7,500- -- 10 to 1 38
Hoss Lee AcademyRoseville, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $13,000- -78% 17 to 1 103
Hypnosis Motivation InstituteTarzana, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $17,297- -91% 50 to 1 241
Independent Training & Apprenticeship ProgramSacramento, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $17,895- -81% 14 to 1 97
InterCoast Colleges-FairfieldFairfield, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $22,500- -80% 15 to 1 172
InterCoast Colleges-Rancho CordovaRancho Cordova, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $22,500- -71% 15 to 1 120
InterCoast Colleges-RiversideRiverside, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $22,500- -70% 15 to 1 46
InterCoast Colleges-Santa AnaSanta Ana, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $22,500- -70% 10 to 1 31
International College of Beauty Arts & SciencesLos Angeles, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $11,100- -100% 25 to 1 66
International College of CosmetologyOakland, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $3,075- -52% 11 to 1 200
International School of Beauty IncPalm Desert, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,000- -76% 25 to 1 186
J D Academy of Salon and SpaDanville, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $20,210- -79% 10 to 1 131
John Wesley International Barber and Beauty CollegeLong Beach, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,250- -67% 25 to 1 49
KC Beauty AcademyLos Angeles, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $10,000- -- 21 to 1 57
Lancaster Beauty SchoolLancaster, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,117- -42% 22 to 1 66
Lawrence & Company College of CosmetologyHanford, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $14,000- -45% 15 to 1 60
Lawrence & Company College of CosmetologySelma, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $19,200- -29% 15 to 1 42
Los Angeles College of AestheticsLos Angeles, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $9,075- -97% 21 to 1 93
Lu Ross AcademyVentura, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $19,170- -61% 20 to 1 263
Lyle's College of BeautyFresno, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,520- -60% 14 to 1 88
Lyle's College of BeautyBakersfield, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,520- -32% 10 to 1 90
Lytles Redwood Empire Beauty CollegeSanta Rosa, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $24,836- -73% 10 to 1 117
Marian Health Careers Center-Los Angeles CampusLos Angeles, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $24,644- -100% 17 to 1 150
Marian Health Careers Center-Van Nuys CampusVan Nuys, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $24,644- -100% 12 to 1 93
Mayfield CollegeCathedral City, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,188- -63% 22 to 1 304
Medical Allied Career CenterSanta Fe Springs, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $34,585- -54% 15 to 1 93
Medical Career College of Northern CaliforniaRoseville, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $19,576- -100% 3 to 1 18
Milan Institute of Cosmetology-VacavilleVacaville, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,227- -35% 21 to 1 169
Milan Institute-BakersfieldBakersfield, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,526- -36% 19 to 1 432
Milan Institute-ClovisClovis, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $13,059- -47% 20 to 1 561
Milan Institute-MercedMerced, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,527- -49% 13 to 1 238
Milan Institute-Palm DesertPalm Desert, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,528- -63% 16 to 1 241
Milan Institute-VisaliaVisalia, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,369- -42% 17 to 1 489
MIXED Institute of Cosmetology & BarberSacramento, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $14,810- -69% 12 to 1 128
Modern Beauty AcademyOxnard, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $14,200- -60% 15 to 1 63
Moler Barber CollegeOakland, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,000- -35% 18 to 1 398
Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USDConcord, CAPublic, Less than 2-year $4,070
($4,070)		- -76% 8 to 1 142
My Le's Beauty CollegeSacramento, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $2,600- -87% 30 to 1 190
National Career EducationCitrus Heights, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,002- -77% 34 to 1 342
National Holistic InstituteEmeryville, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,504- -78% 15 to 1 1,198
North Adrian's College of Beauty IncModesto, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $17,895- -55% 24 to 1 193
North-West College-GlendaleGlendale, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $18,121- -58% 43 to 1 128
North-West College-PomonaPomona, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $37,419- -61% 42 to 1 333
North-West College-Van NuysVan Nuys, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $37,319- -57% 26 to 1 231
NTMA Training Centers of Southern CaliforniaSanta Fe Springs, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $12,600- -77% 8 to 1 98
Palladium Technical Academy IncTemple City, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,000- -97% 7 to 1 38
Palomar Institute of CosmetologySan Marcos, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,800- -8% 24 to 1 194
Paul Mitchell the School-Costa MesaCosta Mesa, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $14,115- -73% 12 to 1 405
Paul Mitchell the School-East BayPleasant Hill, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,628- -51% 21 to 1 209
Paul Mitchell the School-FresnoFresno, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $13,633- -40% 23 to 1 333
Paul Mitchell the School-ModestoModesto, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $8,503- -77% 15 to 1 292
Paul Mitchell the School-North TahoeTruckee, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $14,118- -67% 8 to 1 22
Paul Mitchell the School-PasadenaPasadena, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,150- -60% 19 to 1 215
Paul Mitchell the School-SacramentoSacramento, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $9,360- -77% 16 to 1 363
Paul Mitchell the School-San DiegoSan Diego, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,575- -56% 14 to 1 284
Paul Mitchell the School-San JoseSan Jose, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $13,250- -- 13 to 1 77
Paul Mitchell the School-Sherman OaksSherman Oaks, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $23,066- -58% 13 to 1 263
Paul Mitchell the School-TemeculaTemecula, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,625- -66% 25 to 1 397
Pomona Unified School District Adult and Career EducationPomona, CAPublic, Less than 2-year $6,000
($6,000)		- -80% 20 to 1 103
Princess Institute of BeautyReedley, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $14,360- -50% 18 to 1 53
Professional Institute of BeautyEl Monte, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,075- -44% 20 to 1 119
Redondo Beach Beauty CollegeTorrance, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $10,000- -100% 20 to 1 78
Riggins Urban Barber CollegeSan Diego, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $18,000- -100% 7 to 1 29
Riverside County Office of Education-School of Career EducationRiverside, CAPublic, Less than 2-year $12,300
($12,300)		- -85% 33 to 1 230
Salon Success Academy-CoronaCorona, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,900- -80% 15 to 1 236
Salon Success Academy-FontanaFontana, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,900- -50% 15 to 1 45
Salon Success Academy-RedlandsRedlands, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,900- -70% 15 to 1 271
Salon Success Academy-RiversideRiverside, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,900- -69% 15 to 1 171
Salon Success Academy-UplandUpland, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,900- -60% 15 to 1 253
Salon Success Academy-West CovinaWest Covina, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,900- -44% 15 to 1 107
San Bernardino Beauty CollegeSan Bernardino, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $13,000- -73% 30 to 1 97
San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology IncSan Francisco, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $12,040- -24% 23 to 1 213
San Francisco School of Massage & BodyworkSan Francisco, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $10,250- -- 20 to 1 127
San Joaquin Valley College-AtascaderoAtascadero, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $20,737- -57% - 14
San Joaquin Valley College-DelanoDelano, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $21,997- -49% 40 to 1 79
San Joaquin Valley College-Hanford ClassroomHanford, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $21,357- -52% 37 to 1 74
San Joaquin Valley College-MaderaMadera, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $20,737- -52% 34 to 1 68
San Joaquin Valley College-PortervillePorterville, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $21,997- -57% 36 to 1 72
Santa Ana Beauty AcademySanta Ana, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $4,500- -83% 10 to 1 31
Santa Ana Beauty CollegeSanta Ana, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $7,100- -80% 24 to 1 83
Shasta School of CosmetologyRedding, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $13,250- -72% 29 to 1 119
Sierra College of BeautyMerced, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $8,000- -77% 13 to 1 157
Southern California College of Barber and BeautyEscondido, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $16,575- -78% 15 to 1 76
Southern California Health InstituteNorth Hollywood, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $14,700- -78% 20 to 1 64
Southern California Health Institute (SOCHI) - North HollywoodNorth Hollywood, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $14,700- -- - -
Stellar Career CollegeModesto, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $11,650- -72% 15 to 1 27
Summit CollegeSan Bernardino, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $17,495- -74% 18 to 1 1,017
Sutter County Career Training CenterYuba City, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $14,000- -89% 20 to 1 56
Thanh Le College School of CosmetologyGarden Grove, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $10,100- -63% 20 to 1 53
The Fab SchoolRancho Cucamonga, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $31,125- -92% 11 to 1 148
The Salon Professional Academy-San JoseSan Jose, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $13,950- -77% 22 to 1 233
UEI College-BakersfieldBakersfield, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $19,900- -58% 21 to 1 1,358
UEI College-Chula VistaChula Vista, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $19,900- -55% 21 to 1 1,513
UEI College-FresnoFresno, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $19,900- -49% 17 to 1 1,150
UEI College-Garden GroveGarden Grove, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $19,900- -55% 18 to 1 999
UEI College-Huntington ParkHuntington Park, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $19,900- -62% 18 to 1 1,173
UEI College-OceansideOceanside, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $19,900- -64% 13 to 1 848
UEI College-OntarioOntario, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $19,900- -50% 18 to 1 978
UEI College-ResedaReseda, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $19,900- -70% 22 to 1 711
UEI College-RiversideRiverside, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $19,900- -50% 21 to 1 1,268
UEI College-SacramentoSacramento, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $19,900- -43% 24 to 1 965
UEI College-StocktonStockton, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $19,900- -52% 15 to 1 813
UEI College-West CovinaWest Covina, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $21,500- -59% 19 to 1 1,208
Ukiah Adult SchoolUkiah, CAPublic, Less than 2-year $8,400
($8,400)		- -- 15 to 1 32
Unitek CollegeSouth San Francisco, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $37,659- -78% 22 to 1 327
Unitek CollegeHayward, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $37,659- -72% 24 to 1 289
Universal College of Beauty Inc-Los Angeles 2Los Angeles, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $15,175- -- 15 to 1 21
Universal Healthcare Careers CollegeLos Angeles, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $13,800- -95% 30 to 1 213
Urban Barber CollegeConcord, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $14,950- -100% 13 to 1 99
Urban Barber College - San JoseSan Jose, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $14,950- -- - -
Ventura Adult and Continuing EducationVentura, CAPublic, Less than 2-year $8,370
($8,370)		- -68% 3 to 1 87
Victory Career CollegeCarson, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $12,038- -91% 25 to 1 103
Waynes College of BeautySalinas, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $18,075- -40% 15 to 1 42
Westchester College of Nursing & Allied HealthLos Angeles, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $29,080- -50% 6 to 1 11
ZMS The AcademyLos Angeles, CAPrivate, Less than 2-year $8,395- -48% 25 to 1 122