Trade Schools in Pleasant Hill, CA

Pleasant Hill, CA has 3 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 419 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $10,033 to $23,604, with a median of $19,119 across the 6 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $30,102 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay, Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus and Diablo Valley College.

3
Schools
419
Graduates last year
$19,119
Median program tuition
$30,102
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 schools in Pleasant Hill, CA

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Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill, CA

Programs
Dental Assistant and Plumbing
Average net price
$710
Completion rate
55%
Type
Public

Also within 30 miles of Pleasant Hill

Urban Barber College

Concord, CA

Programs
Barber
Average net price
$23,342
Completion rate
86%
Type
Private for-profit

J D Academy of Salon and Spa

Danville, CA

Programs
Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$34,856
Completion rate
92%
Type
Private for-profit

Los Medanos College

Pittsburg, CA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, EMT and Paramedic, LPN and Welding
Average net price
$25,231
Completion rate
46%
Type
Public

Merritt College

Oakland, CA

Programs
EMT and Paramedic, LPN and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$6,360
Completion rate
26%
Type
Public

Contra Costa College

San Pablo, CA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, EMT and Paramedic and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$25,657
Completion rate
37%
Type
Public

Laney College

Oakland, CA

Programs
Carpentry, Cosmetology, HVAC and Machinist and CNC and 1 more
Average net price
$9,315
Completion rate
30%
Type
Public

Moler Barber College

Oakland, CA

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$25,305
Completion rate
63%
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Pleasant Hill, CA?

The median published tuition is $19,119 (range $10,033 to $23,604, 6 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay ($10,033) and Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus ($21,589). 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 (5 to 10 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 6 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $30,102 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 Pleasant Hill, CA?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Diablo 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.