With the region around the capitol expected to rebound from the economic slowdown by mid-2012, trade schools in Sacramento and the surrounding area are an extremely attractive educational option for many California students. Boasting nearly 20 fully-accredited vocational institutions, the Greater Sacramento area offers its residents a wide range of career training options at some of the best trade schools in California.
Job Outlook for Trade Schools in Sacramento
Graduates from trade schools in Sacramento will be in an enviable position over the next two years, as employment forecasts show good growth in the Construction, Manufacturing and Financial Activities sectors and several other industries that have traditionally been the focus of the region’s technical colleges. This means that, although the overall job market will continue to lag behind the state average in the six counties that make up the Sacramento area, most of the new jobs that are created will be concentrated in fields where a vocational education degree or certificate is of great benefit.
Directory of Accredited Sacramento Trade Schools
The following directory lists only those vocational schools in Sacramento that were licensed and fully accredited by the California’s State Department of Education as of June 2011. These universities have met numerous educational standards set forth by the State of California and are recognized for both their professionalism, and the quality of training they provide.
The directory is divided into two sections, with the first reflecting all of those Sacramento trade schools that offer instruction on their campuses, and the second showing online vocational education programs that are available to students in the greater Sacramento area.
These are the fully accredited in and around Sacramento, listed by city:
Beale AFB
University of Phoenix – Beale AFB Learning Center, 17849 16 Street, Beale AFB, CA 95903
Art and Design, Automotive, Business, Computers and Information Technology, Construction, Cosmetology, Barbering and Beauty, Criminal Justice, Digital Filmmaking and Multimedia, Electronics and HVAC, Fashion Design, Healthcare and Medical, Massage Therapy, Nursing, Paralegal, Private Investigation, Rehabilitational Therapy, Secretarial, Television and Film, Travel, Web Design and Web Management
Citrus Heights
Construction Plus Training, 8530 Auburn Blvd. Ste. 105, Citrus Heights, CA 95610
Construction
Elk Grove
University of Phoenix – Elk Grove Learning Center, 9280 West Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove, CA 95758
Art and Design, Automotive, Business, Computers and Information Technology, Construction, Cosmetology, Barbering and Beauty, Criminal Justice, Digital Filmmaking and Multimedia, Electronics and HVAC, Fashion Design, Nursing, Paralegal, Private Investigation, Rehabilitational Therapy, Secretarial, Telecommunications, Television and Film, Travel, Web Design and Web Management
Fairfield
University of Phoenix – Fairfield Learning Center, 5253 Business Center Drive, Fairfield, CA 94534
Art and Design, Automotive, Business, Computers and Information Technology, Cosmetology, Barbering and Beauty, Criminal Justice, Digital Filmmaking and Multimedia, Electronics and HVAC, Fashion Design, Healthcare and Medical, Massage Therapy, Nursing, Paralegal, Private Investigation, Secretarial, Telecommunications, Television and Film, Travel, Web Design and Web Management
Lathrop
University of Phoenix – Lathrop Learning Center, 17000 S. Harlan Road, Lathrop, CA 95330
Art and Design, Automotive, Business, Computers and Information Technology, Cosmetology, Barbering and Beauty, Criminal Justice, Digital Filmmaking and Multimedia, Electronics and HVAC, Fashion Design, Massage Therapy, Nursing, Paralegal, Private Investigation, Rehabilitational Therapy, Secretarial, Telecommunications, Television and Film, Web Design and Web Management
Livermore
University of Phoenix – Livermore Learning Center, 2481 Constituion Drive, Livermore, CA 94551
Art and Design, Automotive, Business, Computers and Information Technology, Construction, Criminal Justice, Digital Filmmaking and Multimedia, Fashion Design, Massage Therapy, Nursing, Paralegal, Private Investigation, Rehabilitational Therapy, Secretarial, Telecommunications, Television and Film, Travel, Web Design and Web Management
Modesto
Institute of Technology – Modesto, 5737 Stoddard Rd., Modesto, CA 95356
Bartending, Culinary Arts
Rancho Cordova
University of Phoenix – Rancho Cordova Learning Center, 2882 Prospect Park Dr., Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Art and Design, Automotive, Bartending, Computers and Information Technology, Construction, Cosmetology, Barbering and Beauty, Criminal Justice, Digital Filmmaking and Multimedia, Fashion Design, Healthcare and Medical, Massage Therapy, Nursing, Rehabilitational Therapy, Secretarial, Telecommunications, Television and Film, Travel, Web Design and Web Management
Roseville
Institute of Technology – Citrus Heights, 333 Sunrise Ave., Roseville, CA 95661
Bartending, Cosmetology, Barbering and Beauty, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts
University of Phoenix – Roseville Learning Center, 516 Gibson Dr., Roseville, CA 95678
Automotive, Bartending, Business, Computers and Information Technology, Construction, Digital Filmmaking and Multimedia, Electronics and HVAC, Fashion Design, Healthcare and Medical, Massage Therapy, Nursing, Paralegal, Private Investigation, Rehabilitational Therapy, Secretarial, Telecommunications, Television and Film, Travel, Web Design and Web Management
Sacramento
American River College, 4700 College Oak Dr., Sacramento, CA 95841
Automotive
Kaplan College KHE – Sacramento, 4330 Watt Ave., Sacramento, CA 95821
Dental Assistant
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Sacramento, 2450 Del Paso Rd., Sacramento, CA 95834
Bartending, Culinary Arts
The Art Institute of California – Sacramento, 2850 Gateway Oaks Dr., Sacramento, CA 95833
Bartending, Culinary Arts, Gaming
University of Phoenix – Sacramento Campus, 1760 Creekside Oaks Dr., Sacramento, CA 95833
Art and Design, Automotive, Bartending, Business, Computers and Information Technology, Cosmetology, Barbering and Beauty, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Digital Filmmaking and Multimedia, Electronics and HVAC, Fashion Design, Healthcare and Medical, Massage Therapy, Nursing, Paralegal, Private Investigation, Rehabilitational Therapy, Secretarial, Telecommunications, Television and Film, Travel, Web Design and Web Management
WyoTech – Sacramento, 980 Riverside Parkway, West Sacramento, CA 95605
Aircraft, Machinist
Salida
Kaplan College KHE – Salida, 5172 Kiernan Ct., Salida, CA 95368
Dental Assistant
University of Phoenix – Modesto Learning Center, 5330 Pirrone Rd., Salida, CA 95368
Art and Design, Automotive, Business, Computers and Information Technology, Construction, Criminal Justice, Digital Filmmaking and Multimedia, Electronics and HVAC, Fashion Design, Massage Therapy, Nursing, Paralegal, Private Investigation, Rehabilitational Therapy, Secretarial, Telecommunications, Television and Film, Travel, Web Design and Web Management
Stockton
Kaplan College KHE – Stockton, 722 West March Lane, Stockton, CA 95207
Dental Assistant
The following accredited Sacramento trade schools offer either part, or the entirety of their curriculum online:
Online Trade Schools
Abilene Christian University – Online
Nursing
Allied Health Institute
Dental Assistant
American InterContinental University Online
Arts and Design, Automotive, Business, Computers and Information Technology, Construction, Cosmetology, Barbering and Beauty, Criminal Justice, Digital Filmmaking and Multimedia, Electronics and HVAC, Fashion Design, Healthcare and Medical, Healthcare Office Management, Massage Therapy, Nursing, Paralegal, Private Investigation, Rehabilitational Therapy, Secretarial, Telecommunications, Television and Film, Travel, Web Design and Web Management
American Military University
Bartending, Culinary Arts
Anthem College
Dental Assistant
Argosy University Online
Business, Computers and Information Technology, Criminal Justice, Healthcare and Medical, Paralegal, Private Investigation
Art Institute Online
Arts and Design, Business, Computers and Information Technology, Cosmetology, Barbering and Beauty, Digital Filmmaking and Multimedia, Electronics and HVAC, Fashion Design, Gaming, Healthcare and Medical, Rehabilitational Therapy, Telecommunications, Television and Film, Web Design and Web Management
Ashworth College
Arts and Design, Automotive, Bartending, Construction, Cosmetology, Barbering and Beauty, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Dental Assistant, Digital Filmmaking and Multimedia, Electronics and HVAC, Fashion Design, Healthcare Office Management, Nursing, Paralegal, Private Investigation, Rehabilitational Therapy, Secretarial, Telecommunications, Television and Film, Travel, Web Design and Web Management
Ashworth University – Home Study Training
Automotive, Healthcare and Medical, Machinist, Massage Therapy, Plumber
A.T. Still University
Dental Assistant
Baker College Online
Arts and Design, Automotive, Business, Computers and Information Technology, Construction, Cosmetology, Barbering and Beauty, Criminal Justice, Digital Filmmaking and Multimedia, Electronics and HVAC, Fashion Design, Gaming, Healthcare and Medical, Healthcare Office Management, Massage Therapy, Nursing, Paralegal, Private Investigation, Rehabilitational Therapy, Secretarial, Telecommunications, Television and Film, Travel, Web Design and Web Management
Bellevue University
Automotive
Brookline College
Nursing, Web Design and Web Management
Bryant and Stratton College Online
Digital Filmmaking and Multimedia, Television and Film
California InterContinental University
Automotive
Central Penn College
Arts and Design, Construction, Cosmetology, Barbering and Beauty, Fashion Design, Massage Therapy, Travel, Web Design and Web Management
Colorado Technical University Online
Arts and Design, Automotive, Business, Computers and Information Technology, Construction, Cosmetology, Barbering and Beauty, Criminal Justice, Digital Filmmaking and Multimedia, Electronics and HVAC, Fashion Design, Healthcare and Medical, Healthcare Office Management, Massage Therapy, Nursing, Paralegal, Private Investigation, Rehabilitational Therapy, Secretarial, Telecommunications, Television and Film, Travel, Web Design and Web Management
DeVry University
Arts and Design, Automotive, Bartending, Business, Computers and Information Technology, Construction, Cosmetology, Barbering and Beauty, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Digital Filmmaking and Multimedia, Electronics and HVAC, Fashion Design, Gaming, Healthcare and Medical, Healthcare Office Management, Massage Therapy, Nursing, Paralegal, Private Investigation, Rehabilitational Therapy, Secretarial, Telecommunications, Television and Film, Travel, Web Design and Web Management
ECPI Online
Arts and Design, Construction, Digital Filmmaking and Multimedia, Electronics and HVAC, Healthcare Office Management, Massage Therapy, Rehabilitational Therapy, Secretarial, Television and Film, Web Design and Web Management
Everest University Online
Arts and Design, Business, Computers and Information Technology, Construction, Criminal Justice, Electronics and HVAC, Healthcare and Medical, Healthcare Office Management, Massage Therapy, Paralegal, Private Investigation, Rehabilitational Therapy, Secretarial, Telecommunications, Travel, Web Design and Web Management
Full Sail University Online
Bartending, Culinary Arts, Digital Filmmaking and Multimedia, Gaming, Television and Film
Glion Institute of Higher Education
Bartending, Culinary Arts
Gonzaga University
Automotive, Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Business, Computers and Information Technology, Construction, Criminal Justice, Electronics and HVAC, Healthcare and Medical, Healthcare Office Management, Massage Therapy, Nursing, Paralegal, Private Investigation, Rehabilitational Therapy, Secretarial, Telecommunications, Travel
Grantham University
Automotive, Digital Filmmaking and Multimedia, Television and Film, Web Design and Web Management
Harrison College
Cosmetology, Barbering and Beauty, Digital Filmmaking and Multimedia, Fashion Design, Television and Film
Independence University
Business, Computers and Information Technology, Construction, Criminal Justice, Electronics and HVAC, Healthcare and Medical, Healthcare Office Management, Massage Therapy, Nursing, Paralegal, Private Investigation, Rehabilitational Therapy, Secretarial, Telecommunications, Travel
Jones International University
Arts and Design, Automotive, Business, Computers and Information Technology, Construction, Cosmetology, Barbering and Beauty, Criminal Justice, Electronics and HVAC, Fashion Design, Healthcare and Medical, Healthcare Office Management, Massage Therapy, Nursing, Paralegal, Private Investigation, Rehabilitational Therapy, Secretarial, Telecommunications, Travel
Kaplan University
Arts and Design, Bartending, Business, Computers and Information Technology, Construction, Cosmetology, Barbering and Beauty, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Nursing, Digital Filmmaking and Multimedia, Electronics and HVAC, Fashion Design, Healthcare and Medical, Healthcare Office Management, Massage Therapy, Nursing, Paralegal, Private Investigation, Rehabilitational Therapy, Secretarial, Telecommunications, Television and Film, Travel, Web Design and Web Management
Keiser University
Arts and Design, Business, Computers and Information Technology, Construction, Cosmetology, Barbering and Beauty, Criminal Justice, Dental Assistant, Electronics and HVAC, Fashion Design, Healthcare and Medical, Healthcare Office Management, Massage Therapy, Nursing, Paralegal, Private Investigation, Rehabilitational Therapy, Secretarial, Telecommunications, Travel
Minnesota School of Business
Cosmetology, Barbering and Beauty, Fashion Design, Nursing
Penn Foster Schools
Aircraft, Automotive, Bartending, Cosmetology, Barbering and Beauty, Culinary Arts, Dental Assistant, Digital Filmmaking and Multimedia, Fashion Design, Machinist, Plumber, Television and Film, Web Design and Web Management
Rasumssen College Online
Arts and Design, Automotive, Construction, Cosmetology, Barbering and Beauty, Digital Filmmaking and Multimedia, Fashion Design
Regis University
Gaming, Healthcare Office Management, Massage Therapy, Nursing, Rehabilitational Therapy, Secretarial, Television and Film, Travel, Web Design and Web Management
South University Online
Business, Computers and Information Technology, Criminal Justice, Paralegal, Private Investigation, Secretarial, Telecommunications
Stevens-Henager Online
Digital Filmmaking and Multimedia
Stratford Career Institute
Automotive, Bartending, Culinary Arts, Dental Assistant, Digital Filmmaking and Multimedia, Fashion Design, Gaming, Machinist, Plumber, Television and Film
Strayer University
Arts and Design, Automotive, Bartending, Business, Computers and Information Technology, Construction, Cosmetology, Barbering and Beauty, Criminal Justice, Digital Filmmaking and Multimedia, Electronics and HVAC, Fashion Design, Healthcare and Medical, Healthcare Office Management, Massage Therapy, Nursing, Paralegal, Private Investigation, Rehabilitational Therapy, Secretarial, Telecommunications, Television and Film, Travel, Web Design and Web Management
Ultimate Medical Academy Online
Cosmetology, Barbering and Beauty
University of Liverpool
Arts and Design, Automotive, Business, Computers and Information Technology, Construction, Cosmetology, Barbering and Beauty, Criminal Justice, Electronics and HVAC, Fashion Design, Healthcare and Medical, Healthcare Office Management, Massage Therapy, Nursing, Paralegal, Private Investigation, Rehabilitational Therapy, Secretarial, Telecommunications, Travel, Web Design and Web Management
University of Phoenix
Arts and Design, Automotive, Bartending, Business, Computers and Information Technology, Construction, Cosmetology, Barbering and Beauty, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Digital Filmmaking and Multimedia, Electronics and HVAC, Fashion Design, Healthcare and Medical, Healthcare Office Management, Massage Therapy, Nursing, Paralegal, Private Investigation, Rehabilitational Therapy, Secretarial, Telecommunications, Television and Film, Travel, Web Design and Web Management
Utica College
Healthcare Office Management, Nursing, Travel
Virginia College
Arts and Design, Bartending, Business, Computers and Information Technology, Construction, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Dental Assistant, Digital Filmmaking and Multimedia, Electronics and HVAC, Healthcare and Medical, Massage Therapy, Paralegal, Private Investigation, Rehabilitational Therapy, Secretarial, Telecommunications, Television and Film, Travel, Web Design and Web Management
Walden University
Arts and Design, Automotive, Business, Computers and Information Technology, Construction, Cosmetology, Barbering and Beauty, Criminal Justice, Electronics and HVAC, Fashion Design, Healthcare and Medical, Healthcare Office Management, Massage Therapy, Nursing, Paralegal, Private Investigation, Rehabilitational Therapy, Secretarial, Telecommunications, Television and Film, Travel
Western International University Interactive Online
Arts and Design, Business, Computers and Information Technology, Construction, Cosmetology, Barbering and Beauty, Criminal Justice, Electronics and HVAC, Fashion Design, Healthcare and Medical, Healthcare Office Management, Massage Therapy, Paralegal, Private Investigation, Secretarial, Telecommunications, Travel, Web Design and Web Management
Westwood College
Arts and Design, Business, Computers and Information Technology, Criminal Justice, Digital Filmmaking and Multimedia, Electronics and HVAC, Gaming, Healthcare and Medical, Paralegal, Private Investigation, Rehabilitational Therapy, Telecommunications, Television and Film, Web Design and Web Management