Central Coast College
Salinas, CA
- Programs
- CNA, Dental Assistant, LPN and Medical Assistant and 2 more
- Average net price
- $28,749
- Completion rate
- 73%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Trade Schools in Salinas, CA
Salinas, CA has 4 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 482 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Published program tuition runs from $3,150 to $18,560, with a median of $15,249 across the 7 programs that report a program price.
Graduates earned a median of $37,624 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at Central Coast College, Hartnell College and CET-Salinas.
4
Schools
482
Graduates last year
$15,249
Median program tuition
$37,624
Median earnings, 1 yr after
All 4 schools in Salinas, CA
Hartnell College
Salinas, CA
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, LPN and Welding
- Completion rate
- 39%
- Type
- Public
CET-Salinas
Salinas, CA
- Programs
- Medical Assistant
- Average net price
- $13,616
- Completion rate
- 70%
- Type
- Private nonprofit
Waynes College of Beauty
Salinas, CA
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $26,401
- Completion rate
- 67%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Also within 30 miles of Salinas
Monterey Peninsula College
Monterey, CA
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Dental Assistant, EMT and Paramedic and Massage Therapy and 2 more
- Average net price
- $35,126
- Completion rate
- 42%
- Type
- Public
CET-Watsonville
Watsonville, CA
- Programs
- Medical Assistant and Welding
- Average net price
- $5,084
- Completion rate
- 80%
- Type
- Private nonprofit
Gavilan College
Gilroy, CA
- Programs
- Aviation Maintenance, Cosmetology, HVAC and LPN
- Average net price
- $22,074
- Completion rate
- 45%
- Type
- Public
Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA
- Programs
- Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy and Welding
- Average net price
- $17,735
- Completion rate
- 41%
- Type
- Public
CET-Soledad
Soledad, CA
- Programs
- CDL Truck Driving and Electrician
- Average net price
- $14,518
- Completion rate
- 80%
- Type
- Private nonprofit
Common questions
How much does trade school training cost in Salinas, CA?
The median published tuition is $15,249 (range $3,150 to $18,560, 7 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Central Coast College ($3,150), Waynes College of Beauty ($9,075) and CET-Salinas ($15,249). 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 8 months to finish (2 to 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.
How much do trade school graduates earn?
Across 8 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $37,624 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 Salinas, CA?
Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Hartnell 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.