Trade Schools in Costa Mesa, CA

Costa Mesa, CA has 4 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 641 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $14,115 to $38,120, with a median of $24,945 across the 6 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $23,844 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa, Orange Coast College and Pacific College.

4
Schools
641
Graduates last year
$24,945
Median program tuition
$23,844
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 4 schools in Costa Mesa, CA

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Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa, CA

Programs
Aviation Maintenance, Dental Assistant, Electrician and EMT and Paramedic and 5 more
Average net price
$1,850
Completion rate
49%
Type
Public

Pacific College

Costa Mesa, CA

Programs
LPN
Average net price
$24,579
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Costa Mesa

Stanbridge University

Irvine, CA

Programs
LPN
Average net price
$25,124
Completion rate
51%
Type
Private for-profit

Modern Technology School

Fountain Valley, CA

Programs
Medical Assistant
Average net price
$33,251
Completion rate
74%
Type
Private for-profit

Coastline Beauty College

Fountain Valley, CA

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Massage Therapy and 1 more
Average net price
$27,433
Completion rate
93%
Type
Private for-profit

Career Networks Institute

Santa Ana, CA

Programs
LPN and Surgical Technologist
Average net price
$288,621
Completion rate
86%
Type
Private for-profit

CalCopa Massage School

Huntington Beach, CA

Programs
Massage Therapy
Average net price
$36,737
Type
Private for-profit

Santa Ana Beauty College

Santa Ana, CA

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$7,871
Completion rate
79%
Type
Private for-profit

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, CA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, Machinist and CNC and Medical Assistant and 2 more
Average net price
$7,224
Completion rate
31%
Type
Public

Advance Beauty College

Garden Grove, CA

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$10,949
Completion rate
90%
Type
Private for-profit

Concorde Career College-Garden Grove

Garden Grove, CA

Programs
Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant and Pharmacy Technician
Average net price
$26,077
Completion rate
77%
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Costa Mesa, CA?

The median published tuition is $24,945 (range $14,115 to $38,120, 6 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa ($14,115), Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa ($35,750) and Pacific College ($38,120). 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 12 months to finish (5 to 24 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 5 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $23,844 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 Costa Mesa, CA?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Orange Coast College.

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.