Trade Schools in Fresno, CA

Fresno, CA has 7 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 2 public and 5 private. Together they graduated 1,489 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $2,383 to $38,604, with a median of $19,900 across the 15 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $27,958 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at UEI College-Fresno, Fresno City College and San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center.

7
Schools
1,489
Graduates last year
$19,900
Median program tuition
$27,958
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 7 schools in Fresno, CA

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UEI College-Fresno

Fresno, CA

Programs
Dental Assistant, HVAC, Medical Assistant and Pharmacy Technician
Average net price
$30,755
Completion rate
68%
Type
Private for-profit

Fresno City College

Fresno, CA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Dental Assistant, Diesel Mechanic and EMT and Paramedic and 4 more
Average net price
$3,839
Completion rate
24%
Type
Public

Lyle's College of Beauty

Fresno, CA

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$21,108
Completion rate
0%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Fresno

Milan Institute-Clovis

Clovis, CA

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Medical Assistant and 1 more
Average net price
$20,939
Completion rate
66%
Type
Private for-profit

Institute of Technology

Clovis, CA

Programs
Barber, CNA, Cosmetology and HVAC and 3 more
Average net price
$31,938
Completion rate
78%
Type
Private for-profit

Madera Community College

Madera, CA

Programs
LPN, Machinist and CNC and Welding
Average net price
$1,879
Completion rate
37%
Type
Public

Reedley College

Reedley, CA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, CNA and Dental Assistant and 3 more
Average net price
$6,055
Completion rate
47%
Type
Public

Princess Institute of Beauty

Reedley, CA

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$14,266
Completion rate
89%
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Fresno, CA?

The median published tuition is $19,900 (range $2,383 to $38,604, 15 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Lyle's College of Beauty ($2,383), Paul Mitchell the School-Fresno ($12,075) and UEI College-Fresno ($19,900). 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 9 months to finish (4 to 17 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 14 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $27,958 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 Fresno, CA?

Yes. 2 public schools offer it, including Fresno City College and Clovis Community 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.