California Trade Schools

#1

San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia

Visalia, California

There are 5,275 students at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia in total, 5,275 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Roughly 58% of students at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia take out loans to pay for college. 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%.

Students who graduate from San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $24,700 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#2

Carrington College, Sacramento

Sacramento, California

There are 1,214 students at Carrington College, Sacramento in total, 1,038 are 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%. Around 6% of accepted students 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%.

Students who graduate from Carrington College, Sacramento with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $25,700 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#3

Santiago Canyon College

Orange, California

There are 3,056 full-time undergraduates at SCC, and 11,373 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 38 to 1.

Roughly 1% of students at SCC take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $3,067 a year. SCC has a 8.0% 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 SCC is $26,700.

#4

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa, California

There are 20,000 students at SRJC in total, 6,000 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

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

Students who graduate from SRJC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $27,100 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#5

Cypress College

Cypress, California

There are 15,794 students at Cypress College in total, 5,096 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

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

Students who graduate from Cypress College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $27,100 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#6

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts

San Mateo, California

The total student population at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is 1,687, which includes 1,687 full-time undergraduates. 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 average amount of student loans is $9,585 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.8% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

#7

Unitek College

Fremont, California

There are 3,774 full-time undergraduates at Unitek College, and 3,774 students altogether. 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 5,531 full-time undergraduates at Saddleback College, and 19,421 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%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Saddleback College is $28,300.

#9

Summit College

Colton, California

There are 306 full-time undergraduates at Summit College, and 306 students altogether. 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%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $24,500 during the early-career years.

#10

Butte College

Oroville, California

There are 10,872 students at Butte College in total, 4,798 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

4% of Butte College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans 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%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Butte College is $23,800.

#11

Los Angeles Trade Technical College

Los Angeles, California

The total student population at Los Angeles Trade Technical College is 13,357, which includes 3,187 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

Roughly 2% of students at Los Angeles Trade Technical College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount 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%.

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

#12

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield, California

There are 7,351 full-time undergraduates at Bakersfield College, and 24,589 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 1,115, which includes 1,073 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

44% of National Holistic Institute students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,868 a year. The student loan default rate of 8.9% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $22,800 during the early-career years.

#14

Golden West College

Huntington Beach, California

There are 11,621 students at Golden West College in total, 3,699 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

1% of Golden West College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,618 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 9.3% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $24,400 during the early-career years.

#15

Advanced Career Institute

Visalia, California

The total student population at Advanced Career Institute is 464, which includes 413 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

46% of Advanced Career Institute students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,044 a year. The student loan default rate of 8.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

#16

American Career College - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California

The total student population at American Career College - Los Angeles is 1,284, which includes 1,284 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 38 to 1.

Approximately 59% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,820 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.6% 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 - Los Angeles is $24,600.

#17

Mt. San Antonio College

Walnut, California

The total student population at Mt. San Antonio College is 29,346, which includes 10,238 full-time undergraduates. 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%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $25,900 during the early-career years.

#18

Palomar College

San Marcos, California

There are 7,682 full-time undergraduates at Palomar College, and 23,917 students altogether. 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%.

Students who graduate from Palomar College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $24,100 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#19

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa, California

There are 21,122 students at Orange Coast College in total, 7,806 are 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. This school’s student loan default rate of 9.2% is close 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

The total student population at Universal Technical Institute - Rancho Cucamonga is 1,362, which includes 1,362 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 37 to 1.

Roughly 75% of students at UTI Rancho Cucamonga take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans 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

The total student population at American Career College - Ontario is 1,280, which includes 1,280 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 35 to 1.

Approximately 58% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $8,077 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $23,400 during the early-career years.

#22

Asian-American International Beauty College

Westminster, California

The total student population at Asian-American International Beauty College is 609, which includes 519 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.

Students who graduate from Asian-American International Beauty College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $13,400 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#23

Institute of Technology

Clovis, California

The total student population at Institute of Technology is 1,133, which includes 1,082 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

84% of Fresno Institute of Technology students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans 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%.

Students who graduate from Fresno Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $20,400 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#24

American River College

Sacramento, California

There are 31,366 students at American River in total, 6,173 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

3% of American River students take out loans to afford college costs. 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 5,283 full-time undergraduates at SAC, and 28,425 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 36 to 1.

SAC has a 7.5% 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 SAC is $26,300.