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Personal Trainer Schools in California

Updated October 10, 2026

Compare Personal Trainer programs across California.

Use the city links below to view nearby schools and training formats. Availability and requirements can differ by provider.

Personal Trainer schools

#1

American River College

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.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $1,288
  • Out-of-state tuition: $12,616
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 37%
  • Programs offered: 48
  • Annual completions: 1,395
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#2

Antelope Valley Community College District

Lancaster, CA In-state option BOC Score 40.9

Antelope Valley Community College District is a Public, 4-year in Lancaster, CA serving about 11,534 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: $1,124
  • Out-of-state tuition: $9,548
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 34%
  • Programs offered: 32
  • Annual completions: 1,161

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#3

Cabrillo College

Aptos, CA In-state option BOC Score 51.4

Cabrillo College is a Public, 2-year in Aptos, CA serving about 8,002 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: $1,270
  • Out-of-state tuition: $9,862
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 38%
  • Programs offered: 39
  • Annual completions: 607
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#4

Canada College

Redwood City, CA In-state option BOC Score 66.1

Canada College is a Public, 2-year in Redwood City, CA serving about 5,175 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: $1,332
  • Out-of-state tuition: $11,384
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 47%
  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 184
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#5

College of the Canyons

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
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 45%
  • Programs offered: 35
  • Annual completions: 1,021

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#6

Cerritos College

Norwalk, CA In-state option BOC Score 56.3

Cerritos College is a Public, 2-year in Norwalk, CA serving about 18,870 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: $1,364
  • Out-of-state tuition: $12,004
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 31%
  • Programs offered: 34
  • Annual completions: 2,278
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#7

Chabot College

Hayward, CA In-state option BOC Score 46.5

Chabot College is a Public, 2-year in Hayward, CA serving about 11,392 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: $1,150
  • Out-of-state tuition: $8,686
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 47%
  • Programs offered: 28
  • Annual completions: 706

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#8

Compton College

Compton, CA In-state option BOC Score 25.2

Compton College is a Public, 2-year in Compton, CA serving about 3,142 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: $1,142
  • Out-of-state tuition: $8,822
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 27%
  • Programs offered: 14
  • Annual completions: 193
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#9

Contra Costa College

San Pablo, CA In-state option BOC Score 38.8

Contra Costa College is a Public, 2-year in San Pablo, CA serving about 5,203 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: $1,312
  • Out-of-state tuition: $10,320
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 28%
  • Programs offered: 18
  • Annual completions: 180

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#10

Cuesta College

San Luis Obispo, CA In-state option BOC Score 55.2

Cuesta College is a Public, 2-year in San Luis Obispo, CA serving about 7,180 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: $1,350
  • Out-of-state tuition: $11,010
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 48%
  • Programs offered: 36
  • Annual completions: 806
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#11

Cypress College

Cypress, CA In-state option BOC Score 49.5

Cypress College is a Public, 4-year in Cypress, CA serving about 13,354 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: $1,150
  • Out-of-state tuition: $12,379
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 37%
  • Programs offered: 37
  • Annual completions: 1,038

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#12

College of the Desert

Palm Desert, CA In-state option BOC Score 47.4

College of the Desert is a Public, 2-year in Palm Desert, CA serving about 10,207 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: $1,326
  • Out-of-state tuition: $10,174
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 31%
  • Programs offered: 37
  • Annual completions: 1,254
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

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