Bellus Academy-El Cajon
El Cajon, CA
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $36,248
- Completion rate
- 75%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Trade Schools in El Cajon, CA
El Cajon, CA has 3 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 203 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Published program tuition runs from $10,655 to $29,298, with a median of $18,345 across the 5 programs that report a program price.
Graduates earned a median of $25,519 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at Bellus Academy-El Cajon, ATA College and Cuyamaca College.
3
Schools
203
Graduates last year
$18,345
Median program tuition
$25,519
Median earnings, 1 yr after
All 3 schools in El Cajon, CA
ATA College
El Cajon, CA
- Programs
- HVAC and Medical Assistant
- Average net price
- $17,259
- Completion rate
- 82%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Cuyamaca College
El Cajon, CA
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic
- Average net price
- $7,178
- Completion rate
- 34%
- Type
- Public
Also within 30 miles of El Cajon
California Hair Design Academy
La Mesa, CA
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $22,930
- Completion rate
- 92%
- Type
- Private for-profit
North-West College-San Diego
San Diego, CA
- Programs
- LPN, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding and Pharmacy Technician and 1 more
- Average net price
- $52,050
- Type
- Private for-profit
California Barber and Beauty College
San Diego, CA
- Programs
- Barber
- Average net price
- $25,471
- Completion rate
- 71%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Riggins Urban Barber College
San Diego, CA
- Programs
- Barber
- Average net price
- $21,675
- Completion rate
- 50%
- Type
- Private for-profit
CET-San Diego
San Diego, CA
- Programs
- Electrician, Medical Assistant and Welding
- Average net price
- $23,892
- Completion rate
- 73%
- Type
- Private nonprofit
The Nurse Academy
National City, CA
- Programs
- LPN
- Type
- Private for-profit
Concorde Career College-San Diego
San Diego, CA
- Programs
- Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant and Surgical Technologist
- Average net price
- $27,490
- Completion rate
- 83%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CNA, EMT and Paramedic and LPN and 3 more
- Average net price
- $5,663
- Completion rate
- 39%
- Type
- Public
National University
San Diego, CA
- Programs
- EMT and Paramedic and LPN
- Average net price
- $24,008
- Completion rate
- 43%
- Type
- Private nonprofit
San Diego City College
San Diego, CA
- Programs
- Cosmetology, Electrician, HVAC and Machinist and CNC and 1 more
- Average net price
- $18,693
- Completion rate
- 24%
- Type
- Public
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA
- Programs
- Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
- Average net price
- $21,767
- Completion rate
- 42%
- Type
- Public
ICOHS College
San Diego, CA
- Programs
- Massage Therapy
- Average net price
- $52,776
- Completion rate
- 70%
- Type
- Private nonprofit
Common questions
How much does trade school training cost in El Cajon, CA?
The median published tuition is $18,345 (range $10,655 to $29,298, 5 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Bellus Academy-El Cajon ($10,655) and ATA College ($16,130). 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 11 months to finish (5 to 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.
How much do trade school graduates earn?
Across 4 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $25,519 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 El Cajon, CA?
Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Cuyamaca 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.