In California’s dynamic and evolving economy, postsecondary education must deliver real value. For learners navigating rising costs and shifting labor markets, especially first-generation students, working adults, and those from lower-income backgrounds, a sustainable financial future is contingent, in part, upon choosing the right institution.
At College Futures Foundation, we believe that postsecondary education should be a vehicle for economic mobility, ultimately creating more value, for more learners, in more places. That’s why we partnered with the HEA Group to launch Golden Returns: A Regional Look at the Return on Investment (ROI) of California’s Community and Career Colleges, a statewide analysis of ROI across 327 community colleges and certificate-granting institutions.
Using a Price-to-Earnings Premium (PEP) metric, we assessed how quickly students recoup their educational costs based on net price and median earnings 10 years after enrollment. The findings are clear: some colleges enable students to recoup their costs in under a year, while others offer little to no economic return.
With over 1.2 million learners represented, these data are a call to action for institutions, systems, and policymakers to align postsecondary education with real upward economic mobility.
A Regional Approach
Most learners attending California’s community and career colleges remain close to home, which means geography plays a critical role in shaping their opportunities. By examining 12 distinct economic regions across the state, we reveal localized disparities in ROI that profoundly impact learners’ financial futures.
Our regional lens uncovers not just how institutions perform, but where meaningful options do—or don’t—exist. In the Bay Area, 38% of institutions enable students to recoup their educational costs within a year. In contrast, only 6% of institutions in the Inland Empire offer that same return. These gaps make it clear: access to high-value postsecondary options is uneven, and where a learner lives can significantly influence the return on their educational investment.
A Comprehensive View of All Options
Our analysis encompasses the full landscape of community and career colleges across California. In total, this analysis covers 1.2 million students across 327 institutions—121 public, 186 for-profit, and 20 private non-profit—located within the state. This inclusive approach reflects the actual choices facing students considering certificate and associate degree programs. By bringing transparency to all sectors—public, private non-profit, and for-profit—this will help learners make informed decisions regardless of which type of institution they’re considering.
These data show that public institutions consistently deliver stronger ROI. Forty percent of public two-year colleges enable students to recoup their costs in under a year, compared to just 5% of private non-profit and for-profit institutions. These differences matter. They shape both individual outcomes and broader patterns of economic mobility across the state.
How Do California Community and Career Colleges Rank on ROI?
The top 25 performing institutions span seven of the 12 economic regions in California where community and certificate-granting colleges are located. At each of these colleges, the typical student is able to recoup their out-of-pocket costs within six months of earning their credential—a clear indicator of strong economic outcomes. Many of these institutions overwhelmingly serve learners from low-income backgrounds, charge less than $5,000 annually, and show typical earnings of at least $10,000 more than a high school graduate within the state. Many others beyond the top 25 also provide strong economic outcomes for learners.
Bay Area
Public Institutions
Skyline College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.0
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 7,132
Location: San Bruno
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $55,702
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $23,226
Annual Net Price: -$1,180
Total Net Price (Two Years): -$2,360
Cañada College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.0
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 4,878
Location: Redwood City
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $50,087
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $17,611
Annual Net Price: $10
Total Net Price (Two Years): $20
College of San Mateo
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.1
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 7,359
Location: San Mateo
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $54,172
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $21,696
Annual Net Price: $1,504
Total Net Price (Two Years): $3,008
West Valley College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.2
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 6,086
Location: Saratoga
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $51,688
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $19,212
Annual Net Price: $1,842
Total Net Price (Two Years): $3,684
Gavilan College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.3
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 4,410
Location: Gilroy
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $47,169
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $14,693
Annual Net Price: $2,244
Total Net Price (Two Years): $4,488
De Anza College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.4
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 14,953
Location: Cupertino
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $56,596
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $24,120
Annual Net Price: $4,667
Total Net Price (Two Years): $9,334
Las Positas College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.4
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 6,766
Location: Livermore
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $51,088
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $18,612
Annual Net Price: $4,175
Total Net Price (Two Years): $8,350
Mission College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.6
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 5,557
Location: Santa Clara
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $50,936
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $18,460
Annual Net Price: $5,198
Total Net Price (Two Years): $10,396
Chabot College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.6
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 10,861
Location: Hayward
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $48,143
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $15,667
Annual Net Price: $4,616
Total Net Price (Two Years): $9,232
Foothill College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.6
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 10,922
Location: Los Altos Hills
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $57,072
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $24,596
Annual Net Price: $7,549
Total Net Price (Two Years): $15,098
Diablo Valley College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.6
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 14,734
Location: Pleasant Hill
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $51,378
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $18,902
Annual Net Price: $6,142
Total Net Price (Two Years): $12,284
Solano Community College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.7
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 7,688
Location: Fairfield
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $44,170
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $11,694
Annual Net Price: $3,869
Total Net Price (Two Years): $7,738
Santa Rosa Junior College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.8
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 14,327
Location: Santa Rosa
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $47,224
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $14,748
Annual Net Price: $5,541
Total Net Price (Two Years): $11,082
City College of San Francisco
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.1
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 16,060
Location: San Francisco
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $45,805
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $13,329
Annual Net Price: $7,272
Total Net Price (Two Years): $14,544
Los Medanos College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.1
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 7,100
Location: Pittsburg
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $42,454
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $9,978
Annual Net Price: $5,692
Total Net Price (Two Years): $11,384
Evergreen Valley College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.2
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 7,670
Location: San Jose
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $53,077
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $20,601
Annual Net Price: $12,591
Total Net Price (Two Years): $25,182
Ohlone College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.3
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 6,958
Location: Fremont
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $54,278
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $21,802
Annual Net Price: $14,130
Total Net Price (Two Years): $28,260
Contra Costa College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.6
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 4,805
Location: San Pablo
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $40,850
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $8,374
Annual Net Price: $6,522
Total Net Price (Two Years): $13,044
Napa Valley College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.6
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 3,205
Location: Napa
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $49,517
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $17,041
Annual Net Price: $14,046
Total Net Price (Two Years): $28,092
College of Alameda
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.8
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 4,274
Location: Alameda
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $42,563
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $10,087
Annual Net Price: $9,280
Total Net Price (Two Years): $18,560
Berkeley City College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 2.0
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 4,541
Location: Berkeley
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $41,217
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $8,741
Annual Net Price: $8,957
Total Net Price (Two Years): $17,914
San Jose City College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 2.4
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 7,039
Location: San Jose
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $46,215
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $13,739
Annual Net Price: $16,658
Total Net Price (Two Years): $33,316
Merritt College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 2.5
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 5,153
Location: Oakland
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $44,392
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $11,916
Annual Net Price: $14,742
Total Net Price (Two Years): $29,484
College of Marin
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 3.0
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 3,928
Location: Kentfield
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $42,654
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $10,178
Annual Net Price: $15,517
Total Net Price (Two Years): $31,034
Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USD
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 3.2
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 153
Location: Concord
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $40,175
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $7,699
Annual Net Price: $12,260
Total Net Price (Two Years): $24,520
Laney College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 6.6
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 7,158
Location: Oakland
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $37,282
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $4,806
Annual Net Price: $15,805
Total Net Price (Two Years): $31,610
Private Institutions
Unitek College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.5
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 326
Location: Hayward
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $87,877
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $55,401
Annual Net Price: $27,158
Total Net Price (One Year): $27,158
Unitek College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.5
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 255
Location: South San Francisco
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $87,877
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $55,401
Annual Net Price: $28,283
Total Net Price (One Year): $28,283
Unitek College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.5
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 4,715
Location: Fremont
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $79,550
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $47,074
Annual Net Price: $25,719
Total Net Price (One Year): $25,719
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.9
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 2,844
Location: San Jose
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $66,844
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $34,368
Annual Net Price: $30,558
Total Net Price (One Year): $30,558
Blake Austin College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 3.1
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 11
Location: Vacaville
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $42,518
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $10,042
Annual Net Price: $30,926
Total Net Price (One Year): $30,926
Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 4.3
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 430
Location: Pleasant Hill
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $39,633
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $7,157
Annual Net Price: $30,749
Total Net Price (One Year): $30,749
Carrington College-San Jose
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 4.3
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 680
Location: San Jose
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $39,633
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $7,157
Annual Net Price: $31,043
Total Net Price (One Year): $31,043
Cinta Aveda Institute
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 4.4
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 95
Location: San Francisco
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $34,937
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $2,461
Annual Net Price: $10,821
Total Net Price (One Year): $10,821
Carrington College-San Leandro Campus
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 4.5
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 400
Location: San Leandro
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $39,633
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $7,157
Annual Net Price: $32,368
Total Net Price (One Year): $32,368
Institute for Business and Technology
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 4.6
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 609
Location: Santa Clara
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $38,015
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $5,539
Annual Net Price: $25,471
Total Net Price (One Year): $25,471
InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 6.4
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 139
Location: Fairfield
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $36,089
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $3,613
Annual Net Price: $23,134
Total Net Price (One Year): $23,134
CET-San Jose
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 29.5
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 175
Location: San Jose
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $32,986
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $510
Annual Net Price: $15,045
Total Net Price (One Year): $15,045
San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 37.4
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 202
Location: San Francisco
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $32,926
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $450
Annual Net Price: $16,845
Total Net Price (One Year): $16,845
Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 212
Location: Pleasant Hill
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $29,418
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$3,058
Annual Net Price: $30,889
Total Net Price (One Year): $30,889
National Holistic Institute
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 1,134
Location: Emeryville
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $27,978
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$4,498
Annual Net Price: $29,199
Total Net Price (One Year): $29,199
Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Vacaville
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 234
Location: Vacaville
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $22,378
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$10,098
Annual Net Price: $25,234
Total Net Price (One Year): $25,234
International College of Cosmetology
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 125
Location: Oakland
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $21,099
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$11,377
Annual Net Price: $1,973
Total Net Price (One Year): $1,973
Lytles Redwood Empire Beauty College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 114
Location: Santa Rosa
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $20,358
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$12,118
Annual Net Price: $24,603
Total Net Price (One Year): $24,603
Moler Barbar College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 335
Location: Oakland
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $15,204
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$17,272
Annual Net Price: $22,135
Total Net Price (One Year): $22,135
Central Coast
Public Institutions
Moorpark College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.1
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 12,011
Location: Moorpark
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $49,044
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $16,568
Annual Net Price: $742
Total Net Price (Two Years): $1,484
Oxnard College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.1
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 6,059
Location: Oxnard
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $41,393
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $8,917
Annual Net Price: $659
Total Net Price (Two Years): $1,318
Ventura College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.4
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 9,971
Location: Ventura
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $43,430
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $10,954
Annual Net Price: $2,257
Total Net Price (Two Years): $4,514
Hartnell College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.5
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 7,153
Location: Salinas
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $44,316
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $11,840
Annual Net Price: $2,895
Total Net Price (Two Years): $5,790
Allan Hancock College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.9
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 7,812
Location: Santa Maria
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $42,786
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $10,310
Annual Net Price: $4,638
Total Net Price (Two Years): $9,276
Santa Barbara City College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.3
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 10,070
Location: Santa Barbara
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $47,647
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $15,171
Annual Net Price: $10,029
Total Net Price (Two Years): $20,058
Cuesta College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.9
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 6,879
Location: San Luis Obispo
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $46,047
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $13,571
Annual Net Price: $12,898
Total Net Price (Two Years): $25,796
Cuesta College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.9
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 6,879
Location: San Luis Obispo
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $46,047
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $13,571
Annual Net Price: $12,898
Total Net Price (Two Years): $25,796
Cabrillo College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 2.3
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 7,404
Location: Aptos
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $44,114
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $11,638
Annual Net Price: $13,328
Total Net Price (Two Years): $26,656
Monterey Peninsula College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 2.8
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 5,759
Location: Monterey
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $42,176
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $9,700
Annual Net Price: $13,498
Total Net Price (Two Years): $26,996
Ventura Adult and Continuing Education
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 3.5
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 52
Location: Ventura
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $38,232
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $5,756
Annual Net Price: $9,949
Total Net Price (Two Years): $19,898
Private Institutions
Central California School of Continuing Education
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.6
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 72
Location: San Luis Obispo
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $41,223
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $8,747
Annual Net Price: $14,364
Total Net Price (One Year): $14,364
CET-Watsonville
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 3.0
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 149
Location: Watsonville
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $32,986
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $510
Annual Net Price: $1,532
Total Net Price (One Year): $1,532
Central Coast College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 3.2
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 490
Location: Salinas
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $40,823
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $8,347
Annual Net Price: $26,640
Total Net Price (One Year): $26,640
San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 3.5
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 163
Location: Santa Maria
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $38,317
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $5,841
Annual Net Price: $20,549
Total Net Price (One Year): $20,549
CET-Santa Maria
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 5.6
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 125
Location: Santa Maria
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $32,986
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $510
Annual Net Price: $2,869
Total Net Price (One Year): $2,869
CET-Salinas
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 13.3
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 187
Location: Salinas
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $32,986
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $510
Annual Net Price: $6,804
Total Net Price (One Year): $6,804
CET-Oxnard
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 18.7
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 82
Location: Oxnard
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $32,986
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $510
Annual Net Price: $9,534
Total Net Price (One Year): $9,534
CET-Soledad
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 20.3
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 179
Location: Soledad
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $32,986
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $510
Annual Net Price: $10,377
Total Net Price (One Year): $10,377
Laurus College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 794
Location: San Luis Obispo
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $30,896
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$1,580
Annual Net Price: $15,693
Total Net Price (Two Years): $31,386
Design’s School of Cosmetology
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 93
Location: Paso Robles
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $23,937
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$8,539
Annual Net Price: $17,968
Total Net Price (One Year): $17,968
Lu Ross Academy
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 277
Location: Ventura
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $23,148
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$9,328
Annual Net Price: $15,711
Total Net Price (One Year): $15,711
Modern Beauty Academy
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 62
Location: Oxnard
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $22,477
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$9,999
Annual Net Price: $11,582
Total Net Price (One Year): $11,582
Central Sierra
Public Institutions
Columbia College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 4.7
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 1,917
Location: Sonora
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $39,035
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $6,559
Annual Net Price: $15,468
Total Net Price (Two Years): $30,936
Private Institutions
No Colleges
Imperial
Public Institutions
Imperial Valley College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.7
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 6,881
Location: Imperial
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $34,487
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $2,011
Annual Net Price: $1,697
Total Net Price (Two Years): $3,394
Private Institutions
CET-El Centro
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 37.7
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 167
Location: El Centro
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $32,986
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $510
Annual Net Price: $19,211
Total Net Price (One Year): $19,211
Inland Empire
Public Institutions
Moreno Valley College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.2
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 8,292
Location: Moreno Valley
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $52,133
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $19,657
Annual Net Price: $1,996
Total Net Price (Two Years): $3,992
Norco College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.3
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 8,359
Location: Norco
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $51,206
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $18,730
Annual Net Price: $2,845
Total Net Price (Two Years): $5,690
Riverside City College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.9
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 17,361
Location: Riverside
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $41,091
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $8,615
Annual Net Price: $4,026
Total Net Price (Two Years): $8,052
Chaffey College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.1
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 13,568
Location: Rancho Cucamonga
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $42,975
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $10,499
Annual Net Price: $5,743
Total Net Price (Two Years): $11,486
Victor Valley College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.8
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 12,107
Location: Victorville
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $36,119
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $3,643
Annual Net Price: $3,228
Total Net Price (Two Years): $6,456
Crafton Hills College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 2.1
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 5,074
Location: Yucaipa
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $42,553
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $10,077
Annual Net Price: $10,655
Total Net Price (Two Years): $21,310
San Bernadino Valley College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 2.3
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 11,106
Location: San Bernadino
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $39,676
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $7,200
Annual Net Price: $8,234
Total Net Price (Two Years): $16,468
Mt San Jacinto Community College District
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 2.4
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 14,859
Location: San Jacinto
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $38,319
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $5,843
Annual Net Price: $7,098
Total Net Price (Two Years): $14,196
Beaumont Adult School
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 3.3
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 101
Location: Beaumont
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $50,801
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $18,325
Annual Net Price: $30,407
Total Net Price (Two Years): $60,814
College of the Desert
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 3.6
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 8,900
Location: Palm Desert
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $39,020
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $6,544
Annual Net Price: $11,812
Total Net Price (Two Years): $23,624
Palo Verde College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 5.4
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 2,909
Location: Blythe
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $36,389
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $3,913
Annual Net Price: $10,543
Total Net Price (Two Years): $21,086
Barstow Community College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 9.4
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 2,585
Location: Barstow
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $35,104
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $2,628
Annual Net Price: $12,347
Total Net Price (Two Years): $26,694
Copper Mountain Community College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 19.8
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 1,090
Location: Joshua Tree
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $33,281
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $805
Annual Net Price: $7,962
Total Net Price (Two Years): $15,924
Private Institutions
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.1
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 261
Location: Riverside
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $61,575
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $29,099
Annual Net Price: $32,884
Total Net Price (One Year): $32,884
California Nurses Educational Institute
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.5
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 114
Location: Palm Springs
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $46,895
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $14,419
Annual Net Price: $21,278
Total Net Price (One Year): $21,278
Universal Technical Institute of California Inc
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 2.3
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 1,484
Location: Rancho Cucamonga
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $52,873
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $20,397
Annual Net Price: $23,526
Total Net Price (Two Years): $47,052
Concorde Career College-San Bernardino
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 3.1
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 260
Location: San Bernardino
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $39,993
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $7,517
Annual Net Price: $23,161
Total Net Price (One Year): $23,161
Summit College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 3.1
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 1,210
Location: San Bernardino
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $40,187
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $7,711
Annual Net Price: $24,161
Total Net Price (One Year): $24,161
North-West College-Riverside
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 3.9
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 680
Location: Riverside
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $39,876
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $7,400
Annual Net Price: $29,106
Total Net Price (One Year): $29,106
San Joaquin Valley College-Hesperia
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 4.0
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 437
Location: Hesperia
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $38,317
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $5,841
Annual Net Price: $23,634
Total Net Price (One Year): $23,634
San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 4.1
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 242
Location: Rancho Mirage
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $38,317
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $5,841
Annual Net Price: $24,175
Total Net Price (One Year): $24,175
San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 4.4
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 1,022
Location: Ontario
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $38,317
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $5,841
Annual Net Price: $25,595
Total Net Price (One Year): $25,595
San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 4.6
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 649
Location: Temecula
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $38,317
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $5,841
Annual Net Price: $26,652
Total Net Price (One Year): $26,652
Professional Golfers Career College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 4.6
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 110
Location: Temecula
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $46,079
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $13,603
Annual Net Price: $31,397
Total Net Price (Two Years): $62,794
American Career College-Ontario
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 5.0
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 2,014
Location: Ontario
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $38,492
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $6,016
Annual Net Price: $29,807
Total Net Price (One Year): $29,807
Community Christian College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 5.9
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 428
Location: Redlands
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $39,217
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $6,741
Annual Net Price: $20,033
Total Net Price (Two Years): $40,066
Platt College-Riverside
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 6.4
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 416
Location: Riverside
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $40,669
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $8,193
Annual Net Price: $26,217
Total Net Price (Two Years): $52,434
Platt College-Ontario
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 6.6
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 467
Location: Ontario
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $40,669
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $8,193
Annual Net Price: $27,002
Total Net Price (Two Years): $54,004
InterCoast Colleges-Riverside
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 6.6
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 63
Location: Riverside
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $36,089
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $3,613
Annual Net Price: $23,880
Total Net Price (One Year): $23,880
CET-Coachella
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 22.0
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 84
Location: Coachella
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $32,986
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $510
Annual Net Price: $11,202
Total Net Price (One Year): $11,202
CET-Colton
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 31.0
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 191
Location: Colton
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $32,986
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $510
Annual Net Price: $15,800
Total Net Price (One Year): $15,800
UEI College-Ontario
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 930
Location: Ontario
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $31,141
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$1,335
Annual Net Price: $25,076
Total Net Price (One Year): $25,076
American College of Healthcare and Technology
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 321
Location: Riverside
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $31,109
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$1,367
Annual Net Price: $15,115
Total Net Price (One Year): $15,115
UEI College-Riverside
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 1,447
Location: Riverside
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $30,848
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$1,628
Annual Net Price: $25,704
Total Net Price (One Year): $25,704
Milan Institute-Palm Desert
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 290
Location: Palm Desert
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $29,491
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$2,985
Annual Net Price: $27,930
Total Net Price (One Year): $27,930
Mayfield College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 316
Location: Cathedral City
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $29,384
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$3,092
Annual Net Price: $22,604
Total Net Price (One Year): $22,604
Salon Success Academy-Upland
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 238
Location: Upland
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $26,956
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$5,520
Annual Net Price: $16,626
Total Net Price (One Year): $16,626
Paul Mitchell the School-Temecula
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 275
Location: Temecula
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $22,452
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$10,024
Annual Net Price: $33,646
Total Net Price (One Year): $33,646
Salon Success Academy-Fontana
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 34
Location: Fontana
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $22,412
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$10,064
Annual Net Price: $10,813
Total Net Price (One Year): $10,813
Salon Success Academy-Corona
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 216
Location: Corona
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $22,412
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$10,064
Annual Net Price: $12,983
Total Net Price (One Year): $12,983
Salon Success Academy-Redlands
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 259
Location: Redlands
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $22,412
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$10,064
Annual Net Price: $14,662
Total Net Price (One Year): $14,662
Salon Success Academy-Riverside
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 173
Location: Riverside
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $21,777
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$10,699
Annual Net Price: $13,095
Total Net Price (One Year): $13,095
International School of Beauty Inc
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 173
Location: Palm Desert
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $19,799
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$12,677
Annual Net Price: $13,450
Total Net Price (One Year): $13,450
Coachella Valley Beauty College-Hemet
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 101
Location: Hemet
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $19,665
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$12,811
Annual Net Price: $15,776
Total Net Price (One Year): $15,776
Coachella Valley Beauty College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 88
Location: La Quinta
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $19,665
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$12,811
Annual Net Price: $16,812
Total Net Price (One Year): $16,812
Elite Cosmetology School
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 123
Location: Palm Desert
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $17,966
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$14,510
Annual Net Price: $17,818
Total Net Price (One Year): $17,818
Bridges Beauty College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 80
Location: Victorville
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $17,287
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$15,189
Annual Net Price: $20,849
Total Net Price (One Year): $20,849
Los Angeles
Public Institutions
Cerritos College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.2
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 18,710
Location: Norwalk
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $41,156
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $8,680
Annual Net Price: $693
Total Net Price (Two Years): $1,386
College of the Canyons
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.3
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 15,365
Location: Santa Clarita
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $49,022
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $16,546
Annual Net Price: $2,114
Total Net Price (Two Years): $4,228
Mt San Antonio College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.5
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 25,311
Location: Walnut
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $46,283
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $13,807
Annual Net Price: $3,107
Total Net Price (Two Years): $6,214
Pasadena City College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.5
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 20,624
Location: Pasadena
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $43,937
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $11,461
Annual Net Price: $3,123
Total Net Price (Two Years): $6,246
Santa Monica College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.7
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 21,194
Location: Santa Monica
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $42,193
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $9,717
Annual Net Price: $3,600
Total Net Price (Two Years): $7,200
Citrus College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.8
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 8,126
Location: Glendora
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $42,065
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $9,589
Annual Net Price: $3,800
Total Net Price (Two Years): $7,600
El Camino Community College District
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.1
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 18,994
Location: Torrance
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $41,589
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $9,113
Annual Net Price: $5,170
Total Net Price (Two Years): $10,340
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.2
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 496
Location: La Puente
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $39,271
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $6,795
Annual Net Price: $4,211
Total Net Price (Two Years): $8,422
Long Beach City College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.6
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 21,899
Location: Long Beach
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $38,870
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $6,394
Annual Net Price: $5,001
Total Net Price (Two Years): $10,002
Glendale Community College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.6
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 9,807
Location: Glendale
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $41,540
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $9,064
Annual Net Price: $7,461
Total Net Price (Two Years): $14,922
Downey Adult School
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.8
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 844
Location: Downey
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $46,851
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $14,375
Annual Net Price: $13,102
Total Net Price (Two Years): $26,204
Los Angeles Pierce College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.9
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 13,029
Location: Woodland Hills
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $44,521
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $12,045
Annual Net Price: $11,196
Total Net Price (Two Years): $22,392
Rio Hondo College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.9
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 15,365
Location: Whittier
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $44,950
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $12,474
Annual Net Price: $11,903
Total Net Price (Two Years): $23,806
Los Angeles Valley College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 2.0
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 12,470
Location: Valley Glen
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $42,678
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $10,202
Annual Net Price: $10,200
Total Net Price (Two Years): $20,400
East Los Angeles College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 2.1
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 24,401
Location: Monterey Park
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $42,006
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $9,530
Annual Net Price: $9,791
Total Net Price (Two Years): $19,582
West Los Angeles College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 2.4
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 7,277
Location: Culver City
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $38,537
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $6,061
Annual Net Price: $7,131
Total Net Price (Two Years): $14,262
Los Angeles Harbor College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 2.6
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 6,496
Location: Wilmington
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $41,133
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $8,657
Annual Net Price: $11,245
Total Net Price (Two Years): $22,490
Los Angeles Mission College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 3.3
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 8,031
Location: Sylmar
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $39,834
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $7,358
Annual Net Price: $11,972
Total Net Price (Two Years): $23,944
Los Angeles City College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 4.1
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 10,857
Location: Los Angeles
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $36,190
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $3,714
Annual Net Price: $7,532
Total Net Price (Two Years): $15,064
Antelope Valley Community College District
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 4.1
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 10,905
Location: Lancaster
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $36,526
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $4,050
Annual Net Price: $8,263
Total Net Price (Two Years): $16,526
Pomona Unified School District Adult and Career Education
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 5.1
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 84
Location: Pomona
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $34,849
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $2,373
Annual Net Price: $6,005
Total Net Price (Two Years): $12,010
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 7.7
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 10,165
Location: Los Angeles
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $35,233
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $2,757
Annual Net Price: $10,658
Total Net Price (Two Years): $21,316
Compton College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 13.0
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 2,881
Location: Compton
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $34,181
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $1,705
Annual Net Price: $11,103
Total Net Price (Two Years): $22,206
Baldwin Park Adult & Community Education
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 435
Location: Baldwin Park
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $32,069
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$407
Annual Net Price: $7,450
Total Net Price (Two Years): $14,900
Los Angeles Southwest College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 3,793
Location: Los Angeles
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $32,172
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$304
Annual Net Price: $6,683
Total Net Price (Two Years): $13,366
Private Institutions
Homestead Schools
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.6
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 176
Location: Torrance
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $59,398
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $26,922
Annual Net Price: $15,845
Total Net Price (One Year): $15,845
Career Development Institute Inc
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.7
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 168
Location: Los Angeles
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $62,209
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $29,733
Annual Net Price: $21,412
Total Net Price (One Year): $21,412
Angeles Institute
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.8
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 132
Location: Artesia
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $61,195
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $28,719
Annual Net Price: $23,161
Total Net Price (One Year): $23,161
Marian Health Careers Center-Los Angeles Campus
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.0
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 154
Location: Los Angeles
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $63,612
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $31,136
Annual Net Price: $30,387
Total Net Price (One Year): $30,387
Spartan College of Aeronautics & Technology
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.0
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 319
Location: Inglewood
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $61,575
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $29,099
Annual Net Price: $30,099
Total Net Price (One Year): $30,099
Marian Health Careers Center-Van Nuys Campus
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.0
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 88
Location: Van Nuys
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $63,612
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $31,136
Annual Net Price: $32,543
Total Net Price (One Year): $32,543
Southern California University of Health Sciences
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.2
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 132
Location: Whittier
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $70,649
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $38,173
Annual Net Price: $45,633
Total Net Price (One Year): $45,633
Concorde Career College-North Hollywood
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.3
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 143
Location: North Hollywood
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $50,552
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $18,076
Annual Net Price: $23,584
Total Net Price (One Year): $23,584
Angeles College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.6
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 484
Location: Los Angeles
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $49,108
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $16,632
Annual Net Price: $25,805
Total Net Price (One Year): $25,805
NTMA Training Centers of Southern California
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.7
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 64
Location: Santa Fe Springs
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $45,713
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $13,237
Annual Net Price: $22,219
Total Net Price (One Year): $22,219
Universal Technical Institute-Southern California
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 2.4
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 1,447
Location: Long Beach
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $52,873
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $20,397
Annual Net Price: $24,867
Total Net Price (Two Years): $49,734
Premiere Career College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 2.6
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 106
Location: Irwindale
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $41,270
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $8,794
Annual Net Price: $23,214
Total Net Price (One Year): $23,214
Smith Chason College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 2.7
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 2,221
Location: Los Angeles
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $58,004
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $25,528
Annual Net Price: $34,402
Total Net Price (Two Years): $68,804
Casa Loma College-Los Angeles
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 3.2
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 581
Location: Sherman Oaks
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $49,854
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $17,378
Annual Net Price: $27,721
Total Net Price (Two Years): $54,442
San Joaquin Valley College-Lancaster
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 4.1
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 239
Location: Lancaster
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $38,317
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $5,841
Annual Net Price: $23,940
Total Net Price (One Year): $23,940
ATI College-Whittier
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 4.1
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 141
Location: Whittier
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $38,938
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $6,462
Annual Net Price: $26,689
Total Net Price (One Year): $26,689
North-West College-Long Beach
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 4.4
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 576
Location: Long Beach
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $39,876
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $7,400
Annual Net Price: $32,474
Total Net Price (One Year): $32,474
Valley College of Medical Careers
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 4.4
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 57
Location: West Hills
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $37,453
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $4,977
Annual Net Price: $21,967
Total Net Price (One Year): $21,967
North-West College-Pomona
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 4.5
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 315
Location: Pomona
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $39,876
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $7,400
Annual Net Price: $33,256
Total Net Price (One Year): $33,256
American Career College-Los Angeles
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 4.6
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 2,066
Location: Los Angeles
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $38,430
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $5,954
Annual Net Price: $27,508
Total Net Price (One Year): $27,508
FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 4.8
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 1,319
Location: Los Angeles
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $49,840
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $17,364
Annual Net Price: $41,493
Total Net Price (Two Years): $82,986
North-West College-West Covina
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 5.6
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 635
Location: West Covina
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $37,542
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $5,066
Annual Net Price: $28,408
Total Net Price (One Year): $28,408
Career Care Institute
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 6.2
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 649
Location: Lancaster
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $39,888
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $7,412
Annual Net Price: $45,587
Total Net Price (One Year): $45,587
Capstone College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 6.3
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 140
Location: Pasadena
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $35,348
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $2,872
Annual Net Price: $18,047
Total Net Price (One Year): $18,047
InterCoast Colleges-West Covina
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 6.6
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 507
Location: West Covina
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $36,089
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $3,613
Annual Net Price: $23,693
Total Net Price (One Year): $23,693
Platt College-Los Angeles
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 6.8
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 598
Location: Alhambra
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $40,669
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $8,193
Annual Net Price: $28,014
Total Net Price (Two Years): $56,028
North-West College-Glendale
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 6.9
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 100
Location: Glendale
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $37,542
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $5,066
Annual Net Price: $34,899
Total Net Price (One Year): $34,899
Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 7.1
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 28
Location: San Fernando
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $35,089
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $2,613
Annual Net Price: $18,458
Total Net Price (One Year): $18,458
Palladium Technical Academy Inc
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 7.2
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 45
Location: Temple City
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $34,799
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $2,323
Annual Net Price: $16,761
Total Net Price (One Year): $16,761
CBD College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 8.9
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 1,408
Location: Los Angeles
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $37,237
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $4,761
Annual Net Price: $21,100
Total Net Price (Two Years): $42,200
Fremont University
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 9.9
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 153
Location: Cerritos
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $39,003
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $6,527
Annual Net Price: $32,256
Total Net Price (Two Years): $64,512
Glendale Career College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 10.3
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 854
Location: Glendale
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $41,472
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $8,996
Annual Net Price: $46,212
Total Net Price (Two Years): $92,424
Southern California Health Institute
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 12.8
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 69
Location: North Hollywood
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $34,558
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $2,082
Annual Net Price: $26,692
Total Net Price (One Year): $26,692
PCI College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 13.1
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 168
Location: Cerritos
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $36,141
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $3,665
Annual Net Price: $24,046
Total Net Price (Two Years): $48,092
Healthcare Career College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 106.1
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 381
Location: Paramount
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $32,613
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $137
Annual Net Price: $14,534
Total Net Price (One Year): $14,534
Musicians Institute
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 125.1
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 735
Location: Hollywood
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $32,778
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $302
Annual Net Price: $37,793
Total Net Price (One Year): $37,793
North-West College-Van Nuys
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 2,788.7
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 225
Location: Van Nuys
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $32,488
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $12
Annual Net Price: $33,464
Total Net Price (One Year): $33,464
UEI College-West Covina
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 1,022
Location: West Covina
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $31,141
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$1,335
Annual Net Price: $25,924
Total Net Price (One Year): $25,924
UEI College-Reseda
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 1,056
Location: Reseda
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $31,141
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$1,335
Annual Net Price: $25,949
Total Net Price (One Year): $25,949
UEI College-Huntington Park
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 1,036
Location: Huntington Park
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $31,141
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$1,335
Annual Net Price: $26,959
Total Net Price (One Year): $26,959
American College of Healthcare and Technology
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 155
Location: Huntington Park
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $31,109
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$1,367
Annual Net Price: $12,483
Total Net Price (One Year): $12,483
UEI College-Gardena
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 1,444
Location: Gardena
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $30,848
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$1,628
Annual Net Price: $26,611
Total Net Price (One Year): $26,611
National Polytechnic College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 299
Location: Lakewood
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $30,781
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$1,695
Annual Net Price: $31,626
Total Net Price (Two Years): $63,252
American Medical Sciences Center
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 200
Location: Glendale
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $29,972
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$2,504
Annual Net Price: $23,566
Total Net Price (Two Years): $47,132
New York Film Academy
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 965
Location: Burbank
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $29,633
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$2,843
Annual Net Price: $46,420
Total Net Price (One Year): $46,420
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 169
Location: Los Angeles
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $27,019
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$5,457
Annual Net Price: $40,991
Total Net Price (Two Years): $81,982
Salon Success Academy-West Covina
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 82
Location: West Covina
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $26,956
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$5,520
Annual Net Price: $16,649
Total Net Price (One Year): $16,649
Paul Mitchell the School-Sherman Oaks
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 280
Location: Sherman Oaks
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $26,262
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$6,214
Annual Net Price: $26,369
Total Net Price (One Year): $26,369
Paul Mitchell the School-Pasadena
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 200
Location: Pasadena
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $25,845
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$6,631
Annual Net Price: $30,966
Total Net Price (One Year): $30,966
Diversified Vocational College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 224
Location: Los Angeles
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $25,328
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$7,148
Annual Net Price: $21,444
Total Net Price (One Year): $21,444
California Healing Arts College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 298
Location: Carson
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $25,151
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$7,325
Annual Net Price: $19,024
Total Net Price (One Year): $19,024
Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 102
Location: Santa Fe Springs
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $25,139
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$7,337
Annual Net Price: $19,155
Total Net Price (One Year): $19,155
Associated Technical College-Los Angeles
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 159
Location: Los Angeles
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $24,368
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$8,108
Annual Net Price: $22,236
Total Net Price (One Year): $22,236
Hypnosis Motivation Institute
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 335
Location: Tarzana
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $24,244
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$8,232
Annual Net Price: $42,523
Total Net Price (One Year): $42,523
John Wesley International Barber and Beauty College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 61
Location: Long Beach
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $23,643
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$8,833
Annual Net Price: $12,735
Total Net Price (One Year): $12,735
CES College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 106
Location: Burbank
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $22,916
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$9,560
Annual Net Price: $27,139
Total Net Price (One Year): $27,139
American Beauty College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 250
Location: West Covina
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $22,481
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$9,995
Annual Net Price: $24,076
Total Net Price (One Year): $24,076
National Career College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 366
Location: Panorama City
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $19,347
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$13,129
Annual Net Price: $17,772
Total Net Price (One Year): $17,772
Universal College of Beauty Inc-Los Angeles 2
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 38
Location: Los Angeles
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $17,821
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$14,655
Annual Net Price: $18,591
Total Net Price (One Year): $18,591
Professional Institute of Beauty
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 90
Location: El Monte
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $16,886
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$15,590
Annual Net Price: $13,152
Total Net Price (One Year): $13,152
Los Angeles College of Aesthetics
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 101
Location: Los Angeles
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $16,540
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$15,936
Annual Net Price: $22,239
Total Net Price (One Year): $22,239
Lancaster Beauty School
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 131
Location: Lancaster
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $16,220
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$16,256
Annual Net Price: $21,235
Total Net Price (One Year): $21,235
North-Far North
Public Institutions
Shasta College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.1
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 5,536
Location: Redding
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $39,269
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $6,793
Annual Net Price: $3,743
Total Net Price (Two Years): $7,486
College of the Redwoods
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.7
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 3,514
Location: Eureka
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $36,243
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $3,767
Annual Net Price: $3,214
Total Net Price (Two Years): $6,428
Mendocino College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.9
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 2,857
Location: Ukiah
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $40,243
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $7,767
Annual Net Price: $7,500
Total Net Price (Two Years): $15,000
College of the Siskiyous
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 2.2
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 1,080
Location: Weed
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $39,098
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $6,622
Annual Net Price: $7,241
Total Net Price (Two Years): $14,482
Feather River Community College District
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 2.3
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 1,574
Location: Quincy
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $38,142
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $5,666
Annual Net Price: $6,520
Total Net Price (Two Years): $13,040
Lassen Community College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 4.4
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 1,564
Location: Susanville
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $35,994
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $3,518
Annual Net Price: $7,677
Total Net Price (Two Years): $15,354
Private Institutions
Fredrick and Charles Beauty College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 67
Location: Eureka
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $21,826
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$10,650
Annual Net Price: $14,402
Total Net Price (One Year): $14,402
Orange
Public Institutions
Irvine Valley College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.2
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 9,577
Location: Irvine
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $49,156
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $16,680
Annual Net Price: $1,886
Total Net Price (Two Years): $3,772
Saddleback College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.3
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 15,959
Location: Mission Viejo
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $50,874
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $18,398
Annual Net Price: $2,976
Total Net Price (Two Years): $5,952
Golden West College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.5
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 8,919
Location: Huntington Beach
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $43,145
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $10,669
Annual Net Price: $2,861
Total Net Price (Two Years): $5,722
Santiago Canyon College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.5
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 10,613
Location: Orange
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $44,956
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $12,480
Annual Net Price: $3,407
Total Net Price (Two Years): $6,814
Orange Coast College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.6
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 16,117
Location: Costa Mesa
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $47,348
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $14,872
Annual Net Price: $4,754
Total Net Price (Two Years): $9,508
Santa Ana College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.7
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 22,011
Location: Santa Ana
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $43,552
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $11,076
Annual Net Price: $3,854
Total Net Price (Two Years): $7,708
Cypress College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.8
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 12,309
Location: Cypress
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $43,533
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $11,057
Annual Net Price: $4,683
Total Net Price (Two Years): $9,366
Fullerton College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.5
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 16,637
Location: Fullerton
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $43,366
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $10,890
Annual Net Price: $8,090
Total Net Price (Two Years): $16,180
Coastline Community College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.6
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 7,007
Location: Fountain Valley
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $44,483
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $12,007
Annual Net Price: $9,605
Total Net Price (Two Years): $19,210
Private Institutions
Brownson Technical School
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.9
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 284
Location: Anaheim
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $68,767
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $36,291
Annual Net Price: $32,584
Total Net Price (One Year): $32,584
Pacific College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.2
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 285
Location: Costa Mesa
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $70,064
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $37,588
Annual Net Price: $21,941
Total Net Price (Two Years): $43,882
Modern Technology School
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.3
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 99
Location: Fountain Valley
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $50,667
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $18,191
Annual Net Price: $23,046
Total Net Price (One Year): $23,046
Southern California Institute of Technology
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.3
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 533
Location: Anaheim
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $53,598
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $21,122
Annual Net Price: $27,735
Total Net Price (One Year): $27,735
Stanbridge University
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.7
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 2,373
Location: Irvine
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $62,144
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $29,668
Annual Net Price: $25,114
Total Net Price (Two Years): $50,228
Concorde Career College-Garden Grove
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.7
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 202
Location: Garden Grove
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $45,711
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $13,235
Annual Net Price: $22,610
Total Net Price (One Year): $22,610
South Coast College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.8
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 241
Location: Orange
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $44,897
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $12,421
Annual Net Price: $22,480
Total Net Price (One Year): $22,480
North-West College-Anaheim
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 4.2
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 455
Location: Anaheim
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $39,876
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $7,400
Annual Net Price: $31,140
Total Net Price (One Year): $31,140
Career Networks Institute
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 4.4
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 971
Location: Santa Ana
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $45,256
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $12,780
Annual Net Price: $28,292
Total Net Price (Two Years): $56,584
American Career College-Anaheim
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 4.6
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 1,643
Location: Anaheim
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $38,430
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $5,954
Annual Net Price: $27,397
Total Net Price (One Year): $27,397
Platt College-Anaheim
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 6.3
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 405
Location: Anaheim
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $40,669
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $8,193
Annual Net Price: $25,680
Total Net Price (Two Years): $51,360
UEI College-Garden Grove
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 1,093
Location: Garden Grove
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $31,141
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$1,335
Annual Net Price: $23,923
Total Net Price (One Year): $23,923
American College of Healthcare and Technology-Santa Ana
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 85
Location: Santa Ana
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $31,109
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$1,367
Annual Net Price: $14,794
Total Net Price (One Year): $14,794
Santa Ana Beauty Academy
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 45
Location: Santa Ana
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $28,107
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$4,369
Annual Net Price: $7,995
Total Net Price (One Year): $7,995
Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 347
Location: Costa Mesa
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $26,897
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$5,579
Annual Net Price: $12,063
Total Net Price (One Year): $12,063
Career Academy of Beauty
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 207
Location: Garden Grove
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $24,410
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$8,066
Annual Net Price: $19,101
Total Net Price (One Year): $19,101
Coba Academy
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 100
Location: Anaheim
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $21,208
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$11,268
Annual Net Price: $16,761
Total Net Price (One Year): $16,761
CRU Institute of Cosmetology and Barbering
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 129
Location: Garden Grove
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $20,125
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$12,351
Annual Net Price: $18,165
Total Net Price (One Year): $18,165
Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 54
Location: Garden Grove
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $13,265
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$19,211
Annual Net Price: $21,350
Total Net Price (One Year): $21,350
Coastline Beauty College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 185
Location: Fountain Valley
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $11,585
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$20,891
Annual Net Price: $14,231
Total Net Price (One Year): $14,231
Advance Beauty College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 448
Location: Garden Grove
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $11,575
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$20,901
Annual Net Price: $11,689
Total Net Price (One Year): $11,689
Sacramento-Tahoe
Public Institutions
Sierra College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.7
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 13,455
Location: Rocklin
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $45,294
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $12,818
Annual Net Price: $4,462
Total Net Price (Two Years): $8,924
Folsom Lake College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.7
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 8,937
Location: Folsom
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $42,568
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $10,092
Annual Net Price: $3,661
Total Net Price (Two Years): $7,322
Sacramento City College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.8
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 16,952
Location: Sacramento
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $42,214
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $9,738
Annual Net Price: $3,974
Total Net Price (Two Years): $7,948
Consumnes River College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.9
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 13,527
Location: Sacramento
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $42,446
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $9,970
Annual Net Price: $4,648
Total Net Price (Two Years): $9,296
Yuba College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.0
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 4,311
Location: Marysville
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $39,552
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $7,076
Annual Net Price: $3,573
Total Net Price (Two Years): $7,146
Woodland Community College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.1
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 2,949
Location: Woodland
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $40,042
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $7,566
Annual Net Price: $4,097
Total Net Price (Two Years): $8,194
American River College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.2
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 25,758
Location: Sacramento
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $40,162
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $7,686
Annual Net Price: $4,628
Total Net Price (Two Years): $9,256
Charles A Jones Career and Education Center
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 3.7
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 90
Location: Sacramento
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $41,047
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $8,571
Annual Net Price: $15,980
Total Net Price (Two Years): $31,960
Lake Tahoe Community College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 5.2
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 2,909
Location: South Lake Tahoe
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $36,657
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $4,181
Annual Net Price: $10,975
Total Net Price (Two Years): $21,950
Private Institutions
MTI College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.6
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 1,025
Location: Sacramento
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $45,328
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $12,852
Annual Net Price: $20,336
Total Net Price (One Year): $20,336
Asher College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 2.6
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 699
Location: Sacramento
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $45,468
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $12,992
Annual Net Price: $16,924
Total Net Price (Two Years): $33,848
Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 3.4
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 1,107
Location: Sacramento
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $48,341
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $15,865
Annual Net Price: $26,671
Total Net Price (Two Years): $53,342
National Career Education
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 4.5
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 438
Location: Citrus Heights
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $38,015
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $5,539
Annual Net Price: $24,800
Total Net Price (One Year): $24,800
Carrington College-Sacramento
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 5.2
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 2,262
Location: Sacramento
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $39,633
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $7,157
Annual Net Price: $37,143
Total Net Price (One Year): $37,143
InterCoast Colleges-Rancho Cordova
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 6.5
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 78
Location: Rancho Cordova
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $36,089
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $3,613
Annual Net Price: $23,629
Total Net Price (One Year): $23,629
San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 9.3
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 226
Location: Rancho Cordova
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $38,317
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $5,841
Annual Net Price: $27,288
Total Net Price (Two Years): $54,576
Sutter County Career Training Center
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 10.5
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 50
Location: Yuba City
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $34,846
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $2,370
Annual Net Price: $24,876
Total Net Price (One Year): $24,876
UEI College-Sacramento
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 1,086
Location: Sacramento
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $30,848
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$1,628
Annual Net Price: $26,924
Total Net Price (One Year): $26,924
Paul Mitchell the School-Sacramento
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 342
Location: Sacramento
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $30,336
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$2,140
Annual Net Price: $19,748
Total Net Price (One Year): $19,748
Federico Beauty Institute
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 245
Location: Sacramento
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $29,856
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$2,620
Annual Net Price: $25,736
Total Net Price (One Year): $25,736
San Diego
Public Institutions
San Diego Miramar College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.0
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 10,740
Location: San Diego
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $48,224
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $15,748
Annual Net Price: -$2,735
Total Net Price (Two Years): -$5,470
San Diego Mesa College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.0
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 15,899
Location: San Diego
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $45,120
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $12,644
Annual Net Price: -$904
Total Net Price (Two Years): -$1,808
San Diego City College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.0
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 10,584
Location: San Diego
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $38,503
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $6,027
Annual Net Price: -$818
Total Net Price (Two Years): -$1,636
Grossmont College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.7
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 11,467
Location: El Cajon
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $40,309
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $7,833
Annual Net Price: $2,755
Total Net Price (Two Years): $5,510
Palomar College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.1
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 16,167
Location: San Marco
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $42,300
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $9,824
Annual Net Price: $5,247
Total Net Price (Two Years): $10,494
MiraCosta College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.3
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 10,474
Location: Oceanside
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $43,845
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $11,369
Annual Net Price: $7,178
Total Net Price (Two Years): $14,356
Southwestern College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 2.9
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 16,640
Location: Chula Vista
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $40,060
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $7,584
Annual Net Price: $10,893
Total Net Price (Two Years): $21,786
Cuyamaca College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic Return
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 6,788
Location: El Cajon
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $32,435
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$41
Annual Net Price: $6,187
Total Net Price (Two Years): $12,374
Private Institutions
Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 3.1
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 308
Location: Carlsbad
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $42,588
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $10,112
Annual Net Price: $31,435
Total Net Price (One Year): $31,435
Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 3.5
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 675
Location: Chula Vista
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $38,673
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $6,197
Annual Net Price: $21,925
Total Net Price (One Year): $21,925
Concorde Career College-San Diego
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 3.7
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 178
Location: San Diego
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $39,169
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $6,693
Annual Net Price: $24,477
Total Net Price (One Year): $24,477
Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 4.8
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 630
Location: San Marcos
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $38,673
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $6,197
Annual Net Price: $29,950
Total Net Price (One Year): $29,950
ATA College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 8.2
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 106
Location: El Cajon
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $35,017
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $2,541
Annual Net Price: $20,906
Total Net Price (One Year): $20,906
North-West College-San Diego
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 9.6
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 551
Location: San Diego
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $41,472
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $8,996
Annual Net Price: $43,043
Total Net Price (Two Years): $86,086
CET-San Diego
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 39.0
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 225
Location: San Diego
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $32,986
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $510
Annual Net Price: $19,875
Total Net Price (One Year): $19,875
UEI College-Oceanside
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 777
Location: Oceanside
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $31,141
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$1,335
Annual Net Price: $25,560
Total Net Price (One Year): $25,560
UEI College-Chula Vista
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 1,344
Location: Chula Vista
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $31,141
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$1,335
Annual Net Price: $26,798
Total Net Price (One Year): $26,798
Bellus Academy-El Cajon
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 205
Location: El Cajon
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $30,807
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$1,669
Annual Net Price: $29,547
Total Net Price (One Year): $29,547
Paul Mitchell the School-San Diego
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 250
Location: San Diego
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $26,897
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$5,579
Annual Net Price: $25,671
Total Net Price (One Year): $25,671
Associated Technical College-San Diego
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 77
Location: San Diego
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $26,688
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$5,788
Annual Net Price: $24,674
Total Net Price (One Year): $24,674
Pacific College of Health and Science
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 173
Location: San Diego
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $26,209
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$6,267
Annual Net Price: $39,710
Total Net Price (One Year): $39,710
Bellus Academy-Poway
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 369
Location: Poway
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $25,223
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$7,253
Annual Net Price: $30,336
Total Net Price (One Year): $30,336
Healing Hands School of Holistic Health
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 256
Location: Escondido
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $24,366
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$8,110
Annual Net Price: $56,381
Total Net Price (One Year): $56,381
Bellus Academy-Chula Vista
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 379
Location: Chula Vista
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $23,576
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$8,900
Annual Net Price: $20,159
Total Net Price (One Year): $20,159
Palomar Institute of Cosmetology
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 173
Location: San Marcos
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $23,451
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$9,025
Annual Net Price: $18,176
Total Net Price (One Year): $18,176
California Hair Design Academy
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 125
Location: La Mesa
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $19,347
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$13,129
Annual Net Price: $40,350
Total Net Price (One Year): $40,350
San Joaquin Valley
Public Institutions
College of the Sequoias
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.0
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 10,752
Location: Visalia
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $39,092
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $6,616
Annual Net Price: $29
Total Net Price (Two Years): $58
Reedley College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.5
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 4,853
Location: Reedley
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $38,493
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $6,017
Annual Net Price: $1,584
Total Net Price (Two Years): $3,168
Fresno City College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.7
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 18,774
Location: Fresno
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $37,361
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $4,885
Annual Net Price: $1,699
Total Net Price (Two Years): $3,398
Taft College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 0.8
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 3,216
Location: Taft
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $38,861
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $6,385
Annual Net Price: $2,699
Total Net Price (Two Years): $5,398
San Joaquin Delta College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.6
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 13,964
Location: Stockton
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $43,212
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $10,736
Annual Net Price: $8,508
Total Net Price (Two Years): $17,016
Merced College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.6
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 9,677
Location: Merced
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $37,815
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $5,339
Annual Net Price: $4,260
Total Net Price (Two Years): $8,520
Porterville College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.9
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 2,775
Location: Porterville
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $36,328
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $3,852
Annual Net Price: $3,728
Total Net Price (Two Years): $7,456
Bakersfield College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 2.0
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 16,451
Location: Bakersfield
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $37,291
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $4,815
Annual Net Price: $4,751
Total Net Price (Two Years): $9,502
Lemoore College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 2.0
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 3,223
Location: Lemoore
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $40,292
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $7,816
Annual Net Price: $7,961
Total Net Price (Two Years): $15,922
Modesto Junior College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 2.1
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 14,714
Location: Modesto
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $42,368
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $9,892
Annual Net Price: $10,176
Total Net Price (Two Years): $20,352
Coalinga College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 3.3
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 2,177
Location: Coalinga
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $37,633
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $5,157
Annual Net Price: $8,626
Total Net Price (Two Years): $17,252
Cerro Coso Community College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 4.9
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 3,496
Location: Ridgecrest
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $34,963
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $2,487
Annual Net Price: $6,078
Total Net Price (Two Years): $12,156
Private Institutions
San Joaquin Valley College-Delano
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 3.6
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 83
Location: Delano
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $38,317
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $5,481
Annual Net Price: $20,843
Total Net Price (One Year): $20,843
San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 3.9
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 481
Location: Fresno
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $38,317
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $5,481
Annual Net Price: $23,045
Total Net Price (One Year): $23,045
San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 4.0
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 820
Location: Bakersfield
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $38,317
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $5,481
Annual Net Price: $23,393
Total Net Price (One Year): $23,393
San Joaquin Valley College-Porterville
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 4.0
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 98
Location: Porterville
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $38,317
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $5,481
Annual Net Price: $23,531
Total Net Price (One Year): $23,531
San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 4.1
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 292
Location: Fresno
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $38,317
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $5,481
Annual Net Price: $24,093
Total Net Price (One Year): $24,093
San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 4.2
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 590
Location: Salida
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $38,317
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $5,481
Annual Net Price: $24,617
Total Net Price (One Year): $24,617
Carrington College-Stockton
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 4.2
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 429
Location: Stockton
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $39,633
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $7,157
Annual Net Price: $30,387
Total Net Price (One Year): $30,387
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 5.0
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 2,270
Location: Visalia
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $38,317
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $5,841
Annual Net Price: $29,092
Total Net Price (One Year): $29,092
Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 5.5
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 387
Location: Bakersfield
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $41,472
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $8,996
Annual Net Price: $49,781
Total Net Price (One Year): $49,781
Institute of Technology
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 8.8
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 1,376
Location: Clovis
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $35,095
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $2,619
Annual Net Price: $23,027
Total Net Price (One Year): $23,027
Milan Institute-Visalia
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1,684.6
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 632
Location: Visalia
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $32,493
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $17
Annual Net Price: $28,638
Total Net Price (One Year): $28,638
UEI College-Stockton
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 823
Location: Stockton
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $31,141
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$1,335
Annual Net Price: $25,283
Total Net Price (One Year): $25,283
Stellar Career College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 50
Location: Modesto
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $30,337
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$2,139
Annual Net Price: $13,155
Total Net Price (One Year): $13,155
Paul Mitchell the School-Fresno
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 262
Location: Fresno
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $29,671
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$2,805
Annual Net Price: $20,048
Total Net Price (One Year): $20,048
Paul Mitchell the School-Modesto
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 305
Location: Modesto
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $28,691
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$3,785
Annual Net Price: $17,550
Total Net Price (One Year): $17,550
UEI College-Bakersfield
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 1,385
Location: Bakersfield
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $27,688
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$4,788
Annual Net Price: $25,27,71283
Total Net Price (One Year): $27,712
UEI College-Fresno
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 974
Location: Fresno
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $27,688
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$4,788
Annual Net Price: $28,271
Total Net Price (One Year): $28,271
North Adrian’s College of Beauty Inc
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 213
Location: Modesto
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $27,269
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$5,207
Annual Net Price: $20,347
Total Net Price (One Year): $20,347
Estes Institute of Cosmetology Arts and Science
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 41
Location: Visalia
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $26,965
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$5,511
Annual Net Price: $12,990
Total Net Price (One Year): $12,990
Lyle’s College of Beauty
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 77
Location: Fresno
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $25,913
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$6,563
Annual Net Price: $17,560
Total Net Price (One Year): $17,560
Lyle’s College of Beauty
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 96
Location: Bakersfield
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $25,913
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$6,563
Annual Net Price: $19,746
Total Net Price (One Year): $19,746
Milan Institute-Clovis
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 569
Location: Clovis
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $24,879
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$7,597
Annual Net Price: $21,941
Total Net Price (One Year): $21,941
Milan Institute-Merced
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 308
Location: Merced
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $24,879
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$7,597
Annual Net Price: $28,094
Total Net Price (One Year): $28,094
Milan Institute-Bakersfield
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 514
Location: Bakersfield
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $24,879
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$7,597
Annual Net Price: $29,198
Total Net Price (One Year): $29,198
California Beauty School
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 73
Location: Modesto
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $22,255
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$10,221
Annual Net Price: $11,547
Total Net Price (One Year): $11,547
Sierra College of Beauty
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 245
Location: Merced
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $18,519
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$13,957
Annual Net Price: $11,519
Total Net Price (One Year): $11,519
Adrian’s Beauty College of Turlock
Years to Recoup Net Costs: No Economic ROI
Predominant Award: Certificate
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 71
Location: Turlock
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $18,199
Earnings Above High School Graduate: -$14,277
Annual Net Price: $24,393
Total Net Price (One Year): $24,393
Upper Sacramento Valley
Public Institutions
Butte College
Years to Recoup Net Costs: 1.0
Predominant Award: Associate’s
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students: 8,384
Location: Oroville
Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment: $41,810
Earnings Above High School Graduate: $9,334
Annual Net Price: $4,632
Total Net Price (Two Years): $9,264
Private Institutions
No Colleges
Methodology: Years it Takes Students to Recoup Educational Costs
When we talk about educational return on investment, we’re measuring something crucial yet often overlooked: how quickly can your educational costs be recovered through increased earnings? By comparing each institution’s net cost—what students actually pay after grants and scholarships—against the earnings premium their learners achieve in the labor market, we calculate precisely how many years it takes for that education to “pay for itself.”
The Price-to-Earnings Premium (PEP) Metric
To determine how long it takes students to recoup their educational costs, we use a Price-to-Earnings Premium (PEP) metric that examines two key factors: Net Costs and Earnings Premiums.1
Calculating Net Costs
First, we look at the out-of-pocket—or “net”—costs that learners pay to complete a credential. To standardize our analysis, we make assumptions about completion times:
- Community colleges and other public institutions offering less than four-year programs: Students earn a certificate or associate’s degree in two years.
- Private non-profit and for-profit colleges: Students complete their credential in one year if the institution primarily offers certificates, or two years if it specializes in associate’s degrees.
The annual net cost—remaining expenses after all scholarships and grants are deducted—is then adjusted based on these assumed completion timeframes.
Measuring Earnings Premiums
Next, we assess the additional earnings that California learners obtain after attending an institution of higher education. We measure the median earnings of former learners 10 years after enrollment. If these graduates earn more than a typical California high school graduate with no college experience (currently $32,476), we consider this difference an “earnings premium” that the institution provides. These additional earnings can then be used to pay down the net cost of earning the credential.2
Example: American River College
Consider American River College, California’s largest community college. Learners pay $4,628 in out-of-pocket costs each year, or $9,256 total to earn an associate’s degree in two years. Former students earn $40,162 per year—$7,686 more than the typical California high school graduate—after attending. Using these additional earnings of $7,686 annually, graduates can recoup their $9,256 in net costs in just 1.2 years.
Why This Matters
This straightforward approach cuts through marketing claims and focuses on the economic reality for California’s learners. In a state with a high cost of living, understanding this payback timeframe is essential for learners making decisions that will impact their financial futures for decades.
Data Dictionary
| Measurement | Description | Measurement Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Price | The price that students pay out of pocket after all grants and scholarships are deducted. Community colleges and other public institutions offering less than four-year programs are assumed to accumulate two years of net costs. At private institutions, it is assumed students complete their credential in one year if the institution primarily offers certificates, or two years if it specializes in associate’s degrees. | Academic Year 2022-23, reported to IPEDS in 2023-24 | US Department of Education’s College Scorecard3 |
| Median Earnings | Median earnings of students who enrolled in the institution 10 years prior | Entering “pooled” cohort from 2009-10 and 2010-11, measured in 2020 and 2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars | US Department of Education’s College Scorecard using income tax data from the US Department of Treasury |
| Salary of a High School Graduate in California (25-34 Years Old) | Median income of working Californians ($32,476) who have obtained a high school degree, but have no college experience | Five-year estimates derived from the 2022 American Community Survey | Derived from the US Department of Education’s calculation of data from the American Community Survey4 |
1 The original Price to Earnings Premium was developed by the HEA Group with and for Thirdway.org.
2 Institutions with no earnings or net price data were excluded from this analysis.
3 https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data
4 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/31/2024-31271/financial-value-transparency-and-gainful-employment-earnings-thresholds-for-calculation-year-2024#p-7