Sacramento, CA has 15 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 4 public and 11 private. Together they graduated 5,046 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Published program tuition runs from $625 to $42,750, with a median of $17,448 across the 42 programs that report a program price.
Graduates earned a median of $36,065 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at Carrington College-Sacramento, UEI College-Sacramento and American River College.
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Average net price
$27,774
Completion rate
44%
Type
Public
Common questions
How much does trade school training cost in Sacramento, CA?
The median published tuition is $17,448 (range $625 to $42,750, 42 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Charles A Jones Career and Education Center ($625), MIXED Institute of Cosmetology & Barber ($2,200) and My Le's Beauty College ($2,600). 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 9 months to finish (2 to 19 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.
How much do trade school graduates earn?
Across 44 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $36,065 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 Sacramento, CA?
Yes. 4 public schools offer it, including American River College, Sacramento City College, Cosumnes River College and Charles A Jones Career and Education Center.
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.