Find Trade Colleges

Best Health Sciences & Services Trade Schools in California

2023 Best Health Sciences & Services Trade Schools in California

60 Colleges
$38,644 Avg Salary
$26,293 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Health Sciences & Services 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.

The Best Health Sciences & Services Trade Schools in California ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 60 schools in California to see which ones offered the best programs for trade school students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Health Sciences & Services Schools in California

The colleges and universities below are the best for health science majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best Health Sciences & Services Schools

#1

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, CA

Our analysis found Loma Linda University to be the best school for health sciences & services students who want to pursue a degree in California. Loma Linda University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Loma Linda.

Read full report on Health Sciences & Services at Loma Linda University

Request Information

Out of the 60 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, West Hills College-Lemoore landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Lemoore, West Hills College-Lemoore is a public school with a small student population.

Read More…

Request Information
#3

Canada College

Redwood City, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Canada College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Health Sciences & Services Trade Schools in California list. Located in the suburb of Redwood City, Canada College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Read full report on Health Sciences & Services at Canada College

Request Information
#4

Cuesta College

San Luis Obispo, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cuesta College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Health Sciences & Services Trade Schools in California list. Located in the small suburb of San Luis Obispo, Cuesta College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Full Health Sciences & Services at Cuesta College Report

Request Information

Out of the 60 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Dominican University of California landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of San Rafael, DUofC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Health Sciences & Services at Dominican University of California Report

Request Information
#6

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo, CA

Saddleback College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Health Sciences & Services Trade Schools in California ranking. Located in the suburb of Mission Viejo, Saddleback College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Full Health Sciences & Services at Saddleback College Report

Request Information
#7

Mendocino College

Ukiah, CA

Mendocino College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Health Sciences & Services Trade Schools in California ranking. Mendocino College is a small public school located in the rural area of Ukiah.

Full Health Sciences & Services at Mendocino College Report

Request Information
#8

Foothill College

Los Altos Hills, CA

Foothill College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best health sciences & services programs. Foothill College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Los Altos Hills.

Full Health Sciences & Services at Foothill College Report

Request Information

Notre Dame de Namur University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Health Sciences & Services Trade Schools in California list. NDNU is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Belmont.

Full Health Sciences & Services at Notre Dame de Namur University Report

Request Information

Pacific College of Health and Science did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for health sciences & services students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the city of San Diego, Pacific College San Diego is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Read More…

Request Information

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for Health Sciences & Services students in the state of California that almost earned our Best Health Sciences & Services Trade Schools in California award.

Rank College Location
11 Gavilan College Gilroy, CA
12 Pacific Union College Angwin, CA

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

Explore all the Best Health Sciences & Services Colleges 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 25 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Find Trade Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited trade schools across the U.S.