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Best Health Sciences & Services Basic Certificate Trade Schools in California

2023 Best Health Sciences & Services Basic Certificate Trade Schools in California

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Finding the Best Health Sciences & Services Basic Certificate School for You

Health Sciences & Services is one of the most popular subjects to study in California. With 6,731 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, it ranked 5th out of all the majors we track in the state.

There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Best Health Sciences & Services Basic Certificate Trade Schools in California ranking. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in California to see which basic certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.

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2023 Best Health Sciences & Services Basic Certificate Schools in California

Check out the health science basic certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top California Trade Schools for an Award Taking Less Than 1 Year in Health Sciences & Services

#1

Los Angeles City College

Los Angeles, CA

Our 2023 rankings named Los Angeles City College the best school in California for health sciences & services students working on their basic certificate. Los Angeles City College is a large public school located in the city of Los Angeles.

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#2

Cuesta College

San Luis Obispo, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cuesta College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Health Sciences & Services Basic Certificate Trade Schools in California list. Located in the small suburb of San Luis Obispo, Cuesta College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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#3

Moorpark College

Moorpark, CA

Out of the 9 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Moorpark College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the midsize suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a public school with a large student population.

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#4

Sacramento City College

Sacramento, CA

The excellent basic certificate programs at Sacramento City College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best health sciences & services schools in California. Located in the city of Sacramento, Sacramento City is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#5

Rio Hondo College

Whittier, CA

Out of the 9 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Rio Hondo College landed the # 5 spot on the list. RHCCD is a large public school located in the large suburb of Whittier.

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#6

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield, CA

With a ranking of #6, Bakersfield College did quite well on this year’s best schools for health sciences & services students working on their basic certificate. Bakersfield College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Bakersfield.

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#7

Fresno City College

Fresno, CA

Fresno City College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for health sciences & services students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large city of Fresno, Fresno City College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#8

East Los Angeles College

Monterey Park, CA

East Los Angeles College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Health Sciences & Services Basic Certificate Trade Schools in California ranking. Located in the suburb of Monterey Park, East Los Angeles College is a public college with a very large student population.

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Los Angeles Trade Technical College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate health sciences & services programs. Los Angeles Trade Technical College is a large public school located in the large city of Los Angeles.

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Best Health Sciences & Services Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Health Sciences & Services Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 408
Oregon 308
Nevada 395
Alaska 1

One of 11 majors within the trade school area of study, health sciences & services has other similar majors worth exploring.

Health Science Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 30,811
General Health & Wellness 5,951

Related Major Annual Graduates
Health & Medical Administrative Services 88,600
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 85,339
Allied Health Professions 83,905
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 83,587
Mental & Social Health Services 30,331

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 9 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Sandra M. Palumbo.

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