Trade Schools in Oakland, CA

Oakland, CA has 4 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 2 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 470 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $3,075 to $15,000, with a median of $12,850 across the 7 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $28,035 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Moler Barber College, International College of Cosmetology and Merritt College.

4
Schools
470
Graduates last year
$12,850
Median program tuition
$28,035
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 4 schools in Oakland, CA

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Moler Barber College

Oakland, CA

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$25,305
Completion rate
63%
Type
Private for-profit

Merritt College

Oakland, CA

Programs
EMT and Paramedic, LPN and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$6,360
Completion rate
26%
Type
Public

Laney College

Oakland, CA

Programs
Carpentry, Cosmetology, HVAC and Machinist and CNC and 1 more
Average net price
$9,315
Completion rate
30%
Type
Public

Also within 30 miles of Oakland

College of Alameda

Alameda, CA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Dental Assistant and Diesel Mechanic
Average net price
$294
Completion rate
31%
Type
Public

Carrington College-San Leandro Campus

San Leandro, CA

Programs
Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding and Pharmacy Technician
Average net price
$46,849
Completion rate
56%
Type
Private for-profit

Cinta Aveda Institute

San Francisco, CA

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Massage Therapy
Average net price
$19,183
Completion rate
64%
Type
Private for-profit

Bay Area Medical Academy

San Francisco, CA

Programs
Medical Assistant
Average net price
$32,426
Completion rate
44%
Type
Private for-profit

Unitek College

Hayward, CA

Programs
LPN and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$25,128
Completion rate
61%
Type
Private for-profit

Chabot College

Hayward, CA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Electrician, EMT and Paramedic and Machinist and CNC and 2 more
Average net price
$9,873
Completion rate
51%
Type
Public

City College of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, CNA and Dental Assistant and 11 more
Average net price
$5,852
Completion rate
40%
Type
Public

J D Academy of Salon and Spa

Danville, CA

Programs
Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$34,856
Completion rate
92%
Type
Private for-profit

Contra Costa College

San Pablo, CA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, EMT and Paramedic and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$25,657
Completion rate
37%
Type
Public

Common questions

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

The median published tuition is $12,850 (range $3,075 to $15,000, 7 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at International College of Cosmetology ($3,075) and Moler Barber College ($9,600). 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 7 months to finish (3 to 14 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 7 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $28,035 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 Oakland, CA?

Yes. 2 public schools offer it, including Merritt College and Laney 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.