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CDL & Trucking Schools in California

Compare CDL & Trucking programs across California.

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CDL & Trucking schools

#1

CET-El Centro

El Centro, CA In-state option BOC Score 67.9

CET-El Centro is a Private nonprofit, <2-year in El Centro, CA serving about 130 students and accredited by Council on Occupational Education. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.

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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 124

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#2

Coalinga College

Coalinga, CA In-state option BOC Score 49.2

Coalinga College is a Public, 2-year in Coalinga, CA serving about 2,522 students and accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $1,384
  • Out-of-state tuition: $10,954
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 43%
  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 260
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#3

CET-Soledad

Soledad, CA In-state option BOC Score 62.4

CET-Soledad is a Private nonprofit, <2-year in Soledad, CA serving about 155 students and accredited by Council on Occupational Education. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.

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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 192

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#4

Advanced Career Institute

Visalia, CA In-state option

Advanced Career Institute is a Private for-profit, <2-year in Visalia, CA serving about 664 students and accredited by Council on Occupational Education. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.

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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 1,221

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

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