CA · 25 mi radius

Trade Schools in Pasadena, CA

31 schools within 25 miles of Pasadena graduated students in a skilled trade in 2023-24, 2 of them in Pasadena itself; below them are 12 FMCSA-registered CDL training locations. Sorted by distance from the city center; filter by trade below.

Capstone College

0.7 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

Pasadena City College

1.6 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

Glendale Community College

5.2 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

East Los Angeles College

8.3 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

Baldwin Park Adult & Community Education

11.1 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

Rio Hondo College

11.4 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

Los Angeles Trade Technical College

11.6 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

12.2 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

UEI College-Huntington Park

13.1 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

American College of Healthcare and Technology

13.3 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-West Covina

14.3 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

Citrus College

14.5 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

Tri-Community Adult Education

14.9 mi

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

WELD 55

Trade grads 2023-24: 55

InterCoast Colleges-West Covina

15.0 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

NTMA Machinist Career College

15.5 mi

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

CNC 81

Trade grads 2023-24: 81

Los Angeles Valley College

16.3 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

West Los Angeles College

17.9 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

Mt San Antonio College

18.4 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

Cerritos College

19.1 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

Spartan College of Aeronautics & Technology

19.7 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

Compton College

19.9 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

UEI College-Gardena

20.4 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

National Polytechnic College

20.7 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

El Camino Community College District

22.0 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

UEI College-Reseda

22.4 mi

18040 Sherman Way, Reseda, CA · Private for-profit, under 2-year

ELEC 374
HVAC 134

Trade grads 2023-24: 508
Largest program 2025-26: $21,500
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $36,421

Long Beach City College

22.6 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

23.1 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

Fullerton College

23.4 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

Cypress College

23.9 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

Southern California Institute of Technology

24.7 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

Pomona Unified School District Adult and Career Education

24.8 mi

1444 E. Holt Avenue Suite 100, Pomona, CA · Public, under 2-year

CNC 4

Trade grads 2023-24: 4
Largest program 2025-26: $6,000
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $31,533

CDL training in and near Pasadena

LA COUNTY MTA (LA METRO)

8.7 mi

Los Angeles, CA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger

Edison Truck and Bus Driving School, Inc. (Edison Truck and Bus Driving School Inc.)

10.1 mi

1903 North Durfee ave, South El Monte, CA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat
Phone: (626) 582-8540

CAMINO REAL CAREER SCHOOL

11.6 mi

13674 Valley Blvd, City of Industry, CA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, Hazmat
Phone: (626) 968-9135

EL MONTE TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL (EL MONTE TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL, LLC.)

11.8 mi

15545 ARROW HWY, Irwindale, CA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Hazmat
Phone: (626) 513-6611

The Truck Master School - La Puente (The Truck Master School)

11.9 mi

13912 VALLEY BLVD STE A, La Puente, CA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Hazmat
Phone: (844) 420-5071

NUMERO UNO TRUCKING TRAINING (NUMERO 1 TRUCKING)

13.3 mi

1619 Slauson Ave, Los Angeles, CA · FMCSA registry

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

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

13.6 mi

7424 Scout Ave, Bell Gardens, CA · FMCSA registry

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

GSF Driving & Truck Training School

13.7 mi

5731 McKinley Ave, Los Angeles, CA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, Hazmat
Phone: (323) 231-3311

Hi-Desert Truck Driving School Inc.

13.9 mi

Sun Valley, CA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, Hazmat

DTS Technical Inc (DTS Technical Inc.)

14.2 mi

9701 S Bluff Rd, Downey, CA · FMCSA registry

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

Los Angeles Trucking College

14.3 mi

6451 Stanford Ave, Los Angeles, CA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, Hazmat
Phone: (323) 652-6647

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

14.7 mi

10727 Paramount Blvd, Downey, CA · FMCSA registry

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

23 more within 25 miles: see CDL schools in California.

Trades taught near Pasadena

Trade	Schools	Grads 2023-24
HVAC Schools	10	526
Welding Schools	13	813
Electrician Schools	9	1,685
Plumbing Schools	1	40
Auto Mechanic Schools	15	1,898
Auto Body and Collision Schools	6	186
Diesel Mechanic Schools	4	196
Carpentry Schools	2	57
Construction Trade Schools	5	84
Aviation Maintenance Schools	4	424
Machining and CNC Schools	9	189
Industrial Maintenance Schools	1	173

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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 Pasadena. How we build this list.