California Trade Schools

#1

Unitek College

Fremont, California

The total student population at Unitek College is 3,618, which includes 3,618 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 50 to 1.

67% of Unitek College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $8,892 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.1% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Unitek College is $56,501.

#2

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts

San Mateo, California

There are 2,462 students at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts in total, 2,462 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Roughly 37% of students at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $12,023 a year. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts has a 1.3% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is $58,579.

#3

Sierra College

Rocklin, California

There are 17,503 students at Sierra College in total, 6,629 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

1% of Sierra College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,230 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $34,441 during the early-career years.

#4

Advanced Career Institute

Visalia, California

The total student population at Advanced Career Institute is 670, which includes 555 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Approximately 27% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,247 a year. The student loan default rate of 6.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $38,765 during the early-career years.

#5

Carrington College, Sacramento

Sacramento, California

There are 1,709 students at Carrington College, Sacramento in total, 1,709 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

Roughly 93% of students at Carrington College, Sacramento take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $8,133 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $34,386 during the early-career years.

#6

American Career College - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California

The total student population at American Career College - Los Angeles is 1,751, which includes 1,751 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 31 to 1.

87% of American Career College - Los Angeles students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $8,322 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.5% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $33,874 during the early-career years.

#7

National Holistic Institute

Emeryville, California

The total student population at National Holistic Institute is 1,071, which includes 1,050 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Roughly 75% of students at National Holistic Institute take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $8,646 a year. National Holistic Institute has a 3.3% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from National Holistic Institute with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $22,776 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#8

Summit College

San Bernardino, California

There are 1,036 full-time undergraduates at Summit College, and 1,036 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 30 to 1.

Approximately 57% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,753 a year. Summit College has a 5.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Summit College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $35,827 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#9

Institute of Technology

Clovis, California

The total student population at Institute of Technology is 1,279, which includes 1,230 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Roughly 84% of students at Fresno Institute of Technology take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,567 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $29,616 during the early-career years.

#9

Victor Valley College

Victorville, California

There are 10,777 students at Victor Valley College in total, 3,139 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 28 to 1.

The student loan default rate of 8.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $28,844 during the early-career years.

#11

Contra Costa Medical Career College

Antioch, California

There are 789 students at Contra Costa Medical Career College in total, 44 are full-time undergraduates. Students tend to stick around at Contra Costa Medical Career College. The freshman retention rate is 100%.

Roughly 28% of students at Contra Costa Medical Career College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,650 a year.

#12

American Career College - Ontario

Ontario, California

There are 1,435 full-time undergraduates at American Career College - Ontario, and 1,435 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 36 to 1.

Approximately 88% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $8,676 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from American Career College - Ontario with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $33,710 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#13

Fresno City College

Fresno, California

There are 22,278 students at Fresno City College in total, 6,012 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $27,419 during the early-career years.

#14

San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia

Visalia, California

There are 1,927 students at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia in total, 1,927 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 26 to 1.

Approximately 94% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,283 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.1% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $31,987 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#15

American Career College - Anaheim

Anaheim, California

The total student population at American Career College - Anaheim is 1,274, which includes 1,274 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 31 to 1.

Roughly 84% of students at American Career College - Anaheim take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $9,567 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from American Career College - Anaheim is $33,874.

#16

UEI College-Bakersfield

Bakersfield, California

There are 1,225 students at UEI College-Bakersfield in total, 1,225 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 30 to 1.

Approximately 95% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $8,862 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $23,012 during the early-career years.

#17

Cuesta College

San Luis Obispo, California

The total student population at Cuesta College is 10,093, which includes 2,987 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

2% of Cuesta College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,557 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,833 during the early-career years.

#18

Butte College

Oroville, California

There are 9,335 students at Butte College in total, 3,933 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

Roughly 2% of students at Butte College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,889 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.0% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $31,815 during the early-career years.

#19

United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus

Huntington Park, California

There are 1,104 students at United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus in total, 1,104 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

Approximately 97% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,373 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus is $27,151.

#20

The University of Arizona Global Campus

San Diego, California

There are 31,115 students at UAGC in total, 25,425 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 25,425 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

Roughly 62% of students at UAGC take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,400 a year. UAGC has a 3.0% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UAGC is $28,257.

#20

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa, California

The total student population at Santa Rosa Junior College is 16,757, which includes 4,917 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

SRJC has a 3.3% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $38,029 during the early-career years.

#22

UEI College-Gardena

Gardena, California

There are 1,142 full-time undergraduates at UEI College-Gardena, and 1,142 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 30 to 1.

Approximately 95% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $8,000 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UEI College-Gardena is $26,963.

#23

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, California

There are 4,197 full-time undergraduates at SAC, and 20,118 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 30 to 1.

The school reports a student loan default rate of 5.1% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from SAC is $34,774.

#24

Antelope Valley College

Lancaster, California

There are 12,057 students at Antelope Valley College in total, 3,782 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Roughly 1% of students at Antelope Valley College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $3,903 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Antelope Valley College is $28,109.

#25

National University

San Diego, California

There are 18,070 students at National University in total, 8,441 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 3,292 are full-time. Students tend to stick around at National University. The freshman retention rate is 100%.

About 55% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 48% are men and 52% are women.

The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.1% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from National University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $58,241 during the early years of their career after graduation.