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Construction Trades Schools in California
Updated October 10, 2026
Compare Construction Trades programs across California.
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Construction trades schools
#1
American River College
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Sacramento, CA
•In-state option•BOC Score
51.4
American River College is a Public, 2-year in Sacramento, CA serving about 25,621 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.
Bakersfield College is a Public, 4-year in Bakersfield, CA serving about 17,280 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.
Butte College is a Public, 2-year in Oroville, CA serving about 8,890 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.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a Public, 4-year in Pomona, CA serving about 25,042 students and accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.
California State University-Chico is a Public, 4-year in Chico, CA serving about 13,631 students and accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.
California State University-Fresno is a Public, 4-year in Fresno, CA serving about 21,605 students and accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.
California State University-Long Beach is a Public, 4-year in Long Beach, CA serving about 35,924 students and accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.
California State University-Northridge is a Public, 4-year in Northridge, CA serving about 32,691 students and accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.
California State University-Sacramento is a Public, 4-year in Sacramento, CA serving about 28,350 students and accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.
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Santa Clarita, CA
•In-state option•BOC Score
60.9
College of the Canyons is a Public, 2-year in Santa Clarita, CA serving about 15,832 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: $1,166
Out-of-state tuition: $10,958
Contact
26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd Santa Clarita, CA 91355-1899
CET-San Diego is a Private nonprofit, <2-year in San Diego, CA serving about 223 students and accredited by Council on Occupational Education. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.
CET-San Jose is a Private nonprofit, <2-year in San Jose, CA serving about 266 students and accredited by Council on Occupational Education. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.
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