Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
San Jose, CA
- Programs
- Dental Assistant, LPN and Medical Assistant
- Average net price
- $33,054
- Completion rate
- 79%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Trade Schools in San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA has 8 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 2 public and 6 private. Together they graduated 2,443 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Published program tuition runs from $13,250 to $42,240, with a median of $18,109 across the 18 programs that report a program price.
Graduates earned a median of $41,719 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts, Institute for Business and Technology and Carrington College-San Jose.
8
Schools
2,443
Graduates last year
$18,109
Median program tuition
$41,719
Median earnings, 1 yr after
All 8 schools in San Jose, CA
Institute for Business and Technology
San Jose, CA
- Programs
- Electrician, HVAC, Medical Billing and Coding and Phlebotomy
- Average net price
- $27,097
- Completion rate
- 76%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Carrington College-San Jose
San Jose, CA
- Programs
- Dental Assistant, LPN, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding and 2 more
- Average net price
- $46,680
- Completion rate
- 60%
- Type
- Private for-profit
San Jose City College
San Jose, CA
- Programs
- Cosmetology, Dental Assistant, HVAC and Machinist and CNC and 1 more
- Average net price
- $15,965
- Completion rate
- 38%
- Type
- Public
The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose
San Jose, CA
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $28,229
- Completion rate
- 82%
- Type
- Private for-profit
CET-San Jose
San Jose, CA
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Electrician, HVAC and Medical Assistant
- Average net price
- $21,150
- Completion rate
- 73%
- Type
- Private nonprofit
Paul Mitchell the School-San Jose
San Jose, CA
- Programs
- Cosmetology
- Average net price
- $23,509
- Completion rate
- 23%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Evergreen Valley College
San Jose, CA
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic
- Average net price
- $9,375
- Completion rate
- 44%
- Type
- Public
Also within 30 miles of San Jose
Mission College
Santa Clara, CA
- Programs
- CNA, LPN and Plumbing
- Average net price
- $4,223
- Completion rate
- 44%
- Type
- Public
West Valley College
Saratoga, CA
- Programs
- Aviation Maintenance, CNA and Medical Assistant
- Average net price
- $1,033
- Completion rate
- 52%
- Type
- Public
De Anza College
Cupertino, CA
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Machinist and CNC, Massage Therapy and Medical Assistant and 1 more
- Average net price
- $3,801
- Completion rate
- 67%
- Type
- Public
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Fremont
Fremont, CA
- Programs
- Aviation Maintenance
- Average net price
- $29,245
- Completion rate
- 83%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Unitek College
Fremont, CA
- Programs
- Dental Assistant, LPN and Medical Assistant
- Average net price
- $27,942
- Completion rate
- 72%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Foothill College
Los Altos Hills, CA
- Programs
- Dental Assistant, Electrician, EMT and Paramedic and HVAC and 2 more
- Average net price
- $2,851
- Completion rate
- 61%
- Type
- Public
Canada College
Redwood City, CA
- Programs
- Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
- Average net price
- $365
- Completion rate
- 49%
- Type
- Public
Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA
- Programs
- Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy and Welding
- Average net price
- $17,735
- Completion rate
- 41%
- Type
- Public
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
Unitek College
Hayward, CA
- Programs
- LPN and Medical Assistant
- Average net price
- $25,128
- Completion rate
- 61%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Las Positas College
Livermore, CA
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, EMT and Paramedic and Surgical Technologist and 1 more
- Average net price
- $22,259
- Completion rate
- 54%
- Type
- Public
CET-Watsonville
Watsonville, CA
- Programs
- Medical Assistant and Welding
- Average net price
- $5,084
- Completion rate
- 80%
- Type
- Private nonprofit
Common questions
How much does trade school training cost in San Jose, CA?
The median published tuition is $18,109 (range $13,250 to $42,240, 18 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Paul Mitchell the School-San Jose ($13,250), Institute for Business and Technology ($13,358) and The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose ($13,950). 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 (5 to 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.
How much do trade school graduates earn?
Across 21 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $41,719 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 San Jose, CA?
Yes. 2 public schools offer it, including San Jose City College and Evergreen Valley 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.