Trade Schools in Glendale, CA

Glendale, CA has 3 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 207 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $17,761 to $40,112, with a median of $18,121 across the 7 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $36,479 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Glendale Career College, North-West College-Glendale and Glendale Community College.

3
Schools
207
Graduates last year
$18,121
Median program tuition
$36,479
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 schools in Glendale, CA

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Glendale Career College

Glendale, CA

Programs
LPN, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding and Surgical Technologist
Average net price
$52,725
Completion rate
42%
Type
Private for-profit

North-West College-Glendale

Glendale, CA

Programs
Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding and Pharmacy Technician
Average net price
$38,196
Completion rate
60%
Type
Private for-profit

Glendale Community College

Glendale, CA

Programs
EMT and Paramedic, Machinist and CNC, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding and 1 more
Average net price
$9,554
Completion rate
41%
Type
Public

Also within 30 miles of Glendale

Capstone College

Pasadena, CA

Programs
Electrician, HVAC and Plumbing
Average net price
$17,601
Completion rate
86%
Type
Private for-profit

American Career College-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

Programs
Dental Assistant, LPN, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding and 2 more
Average net price
$35,032
Completion rate
76%
Type
Private for-profit

Integrity College of Health

Pasadena, CA

Programs
LPN, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$31,233
Completion rate
31%
Type
Private for-profit

Angeles College

Los Angeles, CA

Programs
CNA, LPN and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$27,587
Completion rate
86%
Type
Private for-profit

Southern California Health Institute

North Hollywood, CA

Programs
Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$30,624
Completion rate
73%
Type
Private for-profit

Smith Chason College

Los Angeles, CA

Programs
LPN
Average net price
$35,227
Completion rate
68%
Type
Private for-profit

CBD College

Los Angeles, CA

Programs
Surgical Technologist
Average net price
$25,702
Completion rate
72%
Type
Private nonprofit

Common questions

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

The median published tuition is $18,121 (range $17,761 to $40,112, 7 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at North-West College-Glendale ($17,761) and Glendale Career College ($18,121). 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 (9 to 19 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 $36,479 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 Glendale, CA?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Glendale 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.