CA · 25 mi radius

Trade Schools in Downey, CA

35 schools within 25 miles of Downey graduated students in a skilled trade in 2023-24; below them are 12 FMCSA-registered CDL training locations. Sorted by distance from the city center; filter by trade below.

NTMA Machinist Career College

3.3 mi

12131 Telegraph Road, Santa Fe Springs, CA · Private nonprofit, under 2-year

CNC 81

Trade grads 2023-24: 81

Cerritos College

4.0 mi

11110 Alondra Blvd, Norwalk, CA · Public, 2-year

WELD 214
AUTO 184
CNC 33
BODY 29

Trade grads 2023-24: 460
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,364
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $46,657

National Polytechnic College

5.4 mi

4105 South Street, Lakewood, CA · Private for-profit, 2-year

HVAC 12

Trade grads 2023-24: 12
Largest program 2025-26: $42,310
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $36,845

Compton College

6.1 mi

1111 East Artesia Blvd., Compton, CA · Public, 2-year

BODY 23
AUTO 15
CNC 7
WELD 3

Trade grads 2023-24: 48
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,142
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $41,664

American College of Healthcare and Technology

6.2 mi

6330 Pacific Blvd Ste 201, Huntington Park, CA · Private for-profit, under 2-year

HVAC 7

Trade grads 2023-24: 7
Largest program 2025-26: $17,950
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $33,866

UEI College-Huntington Park

6.4 mi

6055 Pacific Boulevard, Huntington Park, CA · Private for-profit, under 2-year

ELEC 210
HVAC 102

Trade grads 2023-24: 312
Largest program 2025-26: $19,900
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $36,421

East Los Angeles College

7.1 mi

1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 23
A&P 4

Trade grads 2023-24: 27
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,238
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $47,339

Long Beach City College

7.2 mi

4901 E. Carson St., Long Beach, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 107
WELD 83
CNST 21

Trade grads 2023-24: 211
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,560
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $44,903

Universal Technical Institute-Southern California

7.8 mi

4175 E. Conant Street, Long Beach, CA · Private for-profit, 2-year

AUTO 423
WELD 195
DSL 82
BODY 73

Trade grads 2023-24: 773
Largest program 2025-26: $45,800
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $62,466

Rio Hondo College

7.9 mi

3600 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, CA · Public, 4-year

AUTO 101
CARP 20
DSL 13

Trade grads 2023-24: 134
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,388
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $48,362

UEI College-Gardena

9.5 mi

661 West Redondo Beach Boulevard, Gardena, CA · Private for-profit, 2-year

WELD 96
AUTO 94
HVAC 86
ELEC 83

Trade grads 2023-24: 359
Largest program 2025-26: $21,500
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $36,742

Cypress College

9.7 mi

9200 Valley View, Cypress, CA · Public, 4-year

AUTO 258
BODY 31

Trade grads 2023-24: 289
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,150
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $50,380

Los Angeles Trade Technical College

10.2 mi

400 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 197
ELEC 189
IMT 173
DSL 70
WELD 56
PLMB 40
CARP 37
CNST 26
BODY 23
CNC 14

Trade grads 2023-24: 825
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,238
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $42,277

Hacienda La Puente Adult Education

11.3 mi

14101 E. Nelson Ave, La Puente, CA · Public, under 2-year

HVAC 44
WELD 39

Trade grads 2023-24: 83
Largest program 2025-26: $1,305
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $46,693

El Camino Community College District

12.0 mi

16007 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 57
CNC 34
WELD 14
CNST 9
BODY 7

Trade grads 2023-24: 121
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,156
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $47,561

Southern California Institute of Technology

12.4 mi

525 N. Muller Street, Anaheim, CA · Private for-profit, 4-year

ELEC 273

Trade grads 2023-24: 273
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $20,515
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $72,606

Fullerton College

12.9 mi

321 E Chapman Avenue, Fullerton, CA · Public, 2-year

CNST 24
AUTO 21
WELD 4

Trade grads 2023-24: 49
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,150
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $49,216

Spartan College of Aeronautics & Technology

14.2 mi

8911 Aviation Blvd, Inglewood, CA · Private for-profit, 2-year

A&P 178

Trade grads 2023-24: 178
Largest program 2025-26: $48,666
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $73,493

Pasadena City College

14.3 mi

1570 E Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 214
CNC 9
WELD 5

Trade grads 2023-24: 228
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,180
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $47,494

UEI College-Garden Grove

14.3 mi

10870 Katella Avenue, Garden Grove, CA · Private for-profit, under 2-year

ELEC 202
AUTO 119
HVAC 115

Trade grads 2023-24: 436
Largest program 2025-26: $21,500
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $36,421

Baldwin Park Adult & Community Education

14.7 mi

4640 N. Maine Ave, Baldwin Park, CA · Public, under 2-year

ELEC 108
HVAC 16
AUTO 10
CNST 4

Trade grads 2023-24: 138
Largest program 2025-26: $1,365
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $40,990

Brownson Technical School

15.3 mi

1110 Technology Cir Ste D, Anaheim, CA · Private for-profit, under 2-year

HVAC 197

Trade grads 2023-24: 197
Largest program 2025-26: $17,895
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $74,023

West Los Angeles College

15.4 mi

9000 Overland Avenue, Culver City, CA · Public, 4-year

A&P 178

Trade grads 2023-24: 178
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,238
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $45,826

Capstone College

15.8 mi

1200 N. Fair Oaks Ave Suite 32, Pasadena, CA · Private for-profit, under 2-year

ELEC 66
HVAC 53

Trade grads 2023-24: 119
Largest program 2025-26: $17,950
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $41,395

UEI College-West Covina

15.9 mi

339 N. Azusa Avenue, West Covina, CA · Private for-profit, under 2-year

ELEC 297
AUTO 130
HVAC 48

Trade grads 2023-24: 475
Largest program 2025-26: $21,500
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $36,421

Golden West College

16.0 mi

15744 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 84

Trade grads 2023-24: 84
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,202
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $50,592

InterCoast Colleges-West Covina

16.3 mi

2235 East Garvey Ave. North Suite B, West Covina, CA · Private for-profit, 4-year

ELEC 85
HVAC 24

Trade grads 2023-24: 109
Largest program 2025-26: $24,600
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $48,046

Glendale Community College

16.8 mi

1500 N Verdugo Rd, Glendale, CA · Public, 2-year

CNC 6
WELD 2

Trade grads 2023-24: 8
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,195
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $46,476

Mt San Antonio College

18.0 mi

1100 N Grand Ave, Walnut, CA · Public, 2-year

A&P 64
WELD 47

Trade grads 2023-24: 111
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,364
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $49,600

Tri-Community Adult Education

18.1 mi

231 Stephanie Drive, Covina, CA · Public, 2-year

WELD 55

Trade grads 2023-24: 55

Santa Ana College

18.6 mi

1530 W. 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA · Public, 4-year

AUTO 111
WELD 50
DSL 30
CNC 28

Trade grads 2023-24: 219
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,188
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $48,917

Citrus College

19.5 mi

1000 W Foothill Blvd, Glendora, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 64
DSL 31

Trade grads 2023-24: 95
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,254
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $46,835

Orange Coast College

22.5 mi

2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA · Public, 2-year

CNST 74
CNC 46
A&P 34
WELD 30
PLMB 6
ELEC 5

Trade grads 2023-24: 195
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,222
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $53,930

Santiago Canyon College

23.1 mi

8045 E Chapman, Orange, CA · Public, 2-year

ELEC 318
HEO 23
IMT 9
CARP 7

Trade grads 2023-24: 357
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,160
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $52,421

Los Angeles Valley College

23.4 mi

5800 Fulton Avenue, Valley Glen, CA · Public, 4-year

CNC 1

Trade grads 2023-24: 1
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,238
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $46,096

CDL training in and near Downey

TGA Truck Driving School - D (TGA Truck Driving School)

0.2 mi

Downey, CA · FMCSA registry

Class A: range + road
Also teaches: Class A only
Phone: (323) 797-1841

TGA Truck Driving School - Main (TGA Truck Driving School)

0.7 mi

10727 Paramount Blvd, Downey, CA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Hazmat
Phone: (323) 797-1841

DTS Technical Inc (DTS Technical Inc.)

1.4 mi

9701 S Bluff Rd, Downey, CA · FMCSA registry

Class A: range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger
Phone: (323) 728-2460

SIMMONS TRUCKING SCHOOL INC (Simmon's Trucking School Inc)

1.9 mi

7424 Scout Ave, Bell Gardens, CA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class A only
Phone: (562) 824-8052

Toro School of Truck Driving

3.5 mi

Gardena, CA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger
Phone: (562) 920-7788

College of Instrument Technology-Office (College of Instrument Technology)

4.2 mi

17156 Bellflower Blvd, Bellflower, CA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, Hazmat
Phone: (562) 925-1785

Cemak Trucking Inc

5.4 mi

11700 Alameda, Lynwood, CA · FMCSA registry

Class A: range + road
Also teaches: Class B
Phone: (310) 764-5031

Chosen 2 Trucking (Chosen 2 Trucking School)

6.4 mi

171 W Bort St, Long Beach, CA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat
Phone: (323) 915-2544

Ancora for Long Beach Community College (Lindenwood Education System)

7.3 mi

4901 E Carson St, Long Beach, CA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat
Phone: (866) 937-1850

Empowered Women transportation INc

7.5 mi

815 E 95th St, Los Angeles, CA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat
Phone: (310) 994-7760

Z&V AVILATRUCKING INC (Z&V Avila Trucking inc)

7.5 mi

815 E 95th St, Los Angeles, CA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B
Phone: (310) 994-7760

NUMERO UNO TRUCKING TRAINING (NUMERO 1 TRUCKING)

7.5 mi

1619 Slauson Ave, Los Angeles, CA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B
Phone: (323) 899-0052

All CDL schools in Downey (23 more within 25 miles).

Trades taught near Downey

Trade	Schools	Grads 2023-24
HVAC Schools	11	704
Welding Schools	15	893
Electrician Schools	11	1,836
Plumbing Schools	2	46
Auto Mechanic Schools	18	2,212
Auto Body and Collision Schools	6	186
Diesel Mechanic Schools	5	226
Carpentry Schools	3	64
Construction Trade Schools	6	158
Heavy Equipment Operator Schools	1	23
Aviation Maintenance Schools	5	458
Machining and CNC Schools	10	259
Industrial Maintenance Schools	2	182

Nearby cities

Sources: IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Directory (HD2024), NCES; College Scorecard institution data (2025-26 charges, released Nov 2, 2026) and field-of-study data (Oct 15, 2026); FMCSA Training Provider Registry (as of 2026-11-02); BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Checked 2026-11-02. Distances are straight-line miles from the Census Bureau's center point for Downey. How we build this list.