Trade school and allied-health programs in California
2,278 certificate and associate programs at 391 schools in California are in the federal data. Pick a field to see graduate earnings, debt and every school.
| Field | Programs | Median 1-yr earnings | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welding & Metalworking | 142 | $42,870 | -1% |
| HVAC & Refrigeration | 54 | $43,972 | +1% |
| Electrician & Power Line | 89 | $48,082 | +1% |
| Auto Mechanic & Technician | 180 | $44,168 | -3% |
| Diesel & Heavy Equipment | 57 | $65,644 | +4% |
| Carpentry | 20 | not reported | – |
| Construction Trades & Building Inspection | 99 | $35,524 | -4% |
| Cosmetology, Barbering & Esthetics | 157 | $22,465 | -3% |
| Culinary Arts & Baking | 112 | $40,275 | +18% |
| Nursing Assistant & Practical Nursing (CNA/LPN) | 174 | $59,029 | +18% |
| Medical Assistant & Allied Health Support | 267 | $34,378 | -5% |
| Dental Assisting & Hygiene Support | 133 | $31,959 | -11% |
| Imaging, Surgical Tech & Respiratory Care | 221 | $66,661 | +12% |
| Phlebotomy & Clinical Lab Technology | 45 | $42,387 | +2% |
| Medical Billing, Coding & Health Administration | 216 | $34,718 | -0% |
| Massage Therapy & Bodywork | 36 | $25,525 | -11% |
| Drafting & CAD Technology | 113 | not reported | – |
| Veterinary Assistant & Technician | 44 | $36,515 | +0% |
| Fire Science & Protection | 119 | $53,012 | +1% |
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.