California Trade Schools

#1

San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia

Visalia, California

There are 6,621 students at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia in total, 6,621 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Approximately 58% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $8,258 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 21.4% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is $24,700.

#2

Carrington College, Sacramento

Sacramento, California

The total student population at Carrington College, Sacramento is 3,261, which includes 3,261 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 45%. Of the accepted students, 6% are men and 94% are women.

Approximately 40% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $8,722 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 14.3% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $25,700 during the early-career years.

#3

Santiago Canyon College

Orange, California

There are 3,202 full-time undergraduates at SCC, and 11,911 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 38 to 1.

1% of SCC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $3,067 a year. The student loan default rate of 8.0% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from SCC is $26,700.

#4

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa, California

The total student population at Santa Rosa Junior College is 19,101, which includes 5,904 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Roughly 1% of students at SRJC take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,158 a year. The student loan default rate of 8.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from SRJC is $27,100.

#5

Cypress College

Cypress, California

The total student population at Cypress College is 15,679, which includes 5,568 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

3% of Cypress College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $2,533 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 11.2% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $27,100 during the early-career years.

#6

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts

San Mateo, California

There are 2,042 full-time undergraduates at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts, and 2,042 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Roughly 85% of students at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $9,585 a year. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts has a 5.8% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

#7

Unitek College

Fremont, California

The total student population at Unitek College is 2,147, which includes 2,147 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Approximately 28% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $11,406 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 10.4% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

#8

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo, California

There are 5,638 full-time undergraduates at Saddleback College, and 19,709 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 26 to 1.

Approximately 1% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,350 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 12.1% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Saddleback College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $28,300 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#9

Summit College

Colton, California

The total student population at Summit College is 1,085, which includes 1,085 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 29 to 1.

Approximately 56% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,350 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 20.9% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Summit College is $24,500.

#10

Butte College

Oroville, California

The total student population at Butte College is 10,100, which includes 4,816 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

Approximately 4% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,977 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 17.9% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Butte College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $23,800 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#11

Los Angeles Trade Technical College

Los Angeles, California

There are 13,094 students at Los Angeles Trade Technical College in total, 2,489 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

2% of Los Angeles Trade Technical College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,133 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 21.9% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Los Angeles Trade Technical College is $20,400.

#12

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield, California

There are 7,678 full-time undergraduates at Bakersfield College, and 26,380 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 31 to 1.

Approximately 1% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,696 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 15.1% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Bakersfield College is $22,400.

#13

National Holistic Institute

Emeryville, California

The total student population at National Holistic Institute is 1,237, which includes 1,203 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Roughly 44% of students at National Holistic Institute take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,868 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 8.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from National Holistic Institute with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $22,800 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#14

Golden West College

Huntington Beach, California

There are 4,070 full-time undergraduates at Golden West College, and 12,025 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

Approximately 1% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,618 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 9.3% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Golden West College is $24,400.

#15

Advanced Career Institute

Visalia, California

There are 637 students at Advanced Career Institute in total, 554 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Approximately 46% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,044 a year. Advanced Career Institute has a 8.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

#16

American Career College - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California

There are 1,567 full-time undergraduates at American Career College - Los Angeles, and 1,567 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 38 to 1.

Roughly 59% of students at American Career College - Los Angeles take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,820 a year. American Career College - Los Angeles has a 3.6% 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 American Career College - Los Angeles is $24,600.

#17

Mt. San Antonio College

Walnut, California

There are 10,394 full-time undergraduates at Mt. SAC, and 29,799 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 13.9% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Mt. SAC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $25,900 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#18

Palomar College

San Marcos, California

There are 23,874 students at Palomar College in total, 7,870 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 26 to 1.

Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 13.2% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $24,100 during the early-career years.

#19

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa, California

The total student population at Orange Coast College is 20,042, which includes 7,833 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 30 to 1.

Approximately 1% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,422 a year. The student loan default rate of 9.2% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Orange Coast College is $27,000.

#20

Universal Technical Institute - Rancho Cucamonga

Rancho Cucamonga, California

There are 1,386 students at UTI Rancho Cucamonga in total, 1,386 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 37 to 1.

75% of UTI Rancho Cucamonga students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,953 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 14.8% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,000 during the early-career years.

#21

American Career College - Ontario

Ontario, California

There are 1,326 students at American Career College - Ontario in total, 1,326 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 35 to 1.

58% of American Career College - Ontario students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $8,077 a year. American Career College - Ontario 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 American Career College - Ontario with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $23,400 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#22

Asian-American International Beauty College

Westminster, California

There are 501 students at Asian-American International Beauty College in total, 411 are full-time undergraduates. Asian-American International Beauty College has a freshman retention rate of 99%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $13,400 during the early-career years.

#23

Institute of Technology

Clovis, California

There are 1,310 students at Fresno Institute of Technology in total, 1,261 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Approximately 84% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,578 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 17.8% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $20,400 during the early-career years.

#24

American River College

Sacramento, California

There are 6,116 full-time undergraduates at American River, and 31,265 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

Roughly 3% of students at American River take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,095 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 17.3% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from American River with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $23,200 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#25

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, California

There are 27,052 students at SAC in total, 5,110 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 36 to 1.

The school reports a student loan default rate of 7.5% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from SAC is $26,300.