Trade Schools in Fountain Valley, CA

Fountain Valley, CA has 3 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 189 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $1,134 to $7,600, with a median of $3,850 across the 6 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $17,268 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Coastline Beauty College, Modern Technology School and Coastline Community College.

3
Schools
189
Graduates last year
$3,850
Median program tuition
$17,268
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 schools in Fountain Valley, CA

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Coastline Beauty College

Fountain Valley, CA

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Massage Therapy and 1 more
Average net price
$27,433
Completion rate
93%
Type
Private for-profit

Modern Technology School

Fountain Valley, CA

Programs
Medical Assistant
Average net price
$33,251
Completion rate
74%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Fountain Valley

Santa Ana Beauty College

Santa Ana, CA

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$7,871
Completion rate
79%
Type
Private for-profit

Advance Beauty College

Garden Grove, CA

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$10,949
Completion rate
90%
Type
Private for-profit

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, CA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, Machinist and CNC and Medical Assistant and 2 more
Average net price
$7,224
Completion rate
31%
Type
Public

Concorde Career College-Garden Grove

Garden Grove, CA

Programs
Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant and Pharmacy Technician
Average net price
$26,077
Completion rate
77%
Type
Private for-profit

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa, CA

Programs
Aviation Maintenance, Dental Assistant, Electrician and EMT and Paramedic and 5 more
Average net price
$1,850
Completion rate
49%
Type
Public

Pacific College

Costa Mesa, CA

Programs
LPN
Average net price
$24,579
Type
Private for-profit

CalCopa Massage School

Huntington Beach, CA

Programs
Massage Therapy
Average net price
$36,737
Type
Private for-profit

Career Networks Institute

Santa Ana, CA

Programs
LPN and Surgical Technologist
Average net price
$288,621
Completion rate
86%
Type
Private for-profit

Golden West College

Huntington Beach, CA

Programs
Auto Mechanic and Cosmetology
Completion rate
51%
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Fountain Valley, CA?

The median published tuition is $3,850 (range $1,134 to $7,600, 6 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Modern Technology School ($1,134) and Coastline Beauty College ($3,850). 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 6 months to finish (6 to 12 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 4 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $17,268 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 Fountain Valley, CA?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Coastline 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.