California Trade Schools

#1

Unitek College

Fremont, California

There are 3,618 full-time undergraduates at Unitek College, and 3,618 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 44 to 1.

85% of Unitek College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $10,458 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 6.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $55,238 during the early-career years.

#2

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts

San Mateo, California

The total student population at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is 2,462, which includes 2,462 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Approximately 57% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $8,177 a year. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts has a 4.4% 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 $53,047.

#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 26 to 1.

Roughly 2% of students at Sierra College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,880 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 13.4% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $33,129 during the early-career years.

#4

Advanced Career Institute

Visalia, California

There are 555 full-time undergraduates at Advanced Career Institute, and 670 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Approximately 41% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,336 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 10.6% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

#5

Carrington College, Sacramento

Sacramento, California

There are 1,709 full-time undergraduates at Carrington College, Sacramento, and 1,709 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 50 to 1.

Roughly 91% of students at Carrington College, Sacramento take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $8,161 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 12.9% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Carrington College, Sacramento is $32,854.

#6

American Career College - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California

There are 1,751 students at American Career College - Los Angeles in total, 1,751 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 45 to 1.

Roughly 52% of students at American Career College - Los Angeles take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $8,779 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.4% 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 $32,192.

#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 15 to 1.

Approximately 75% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $8,887 a year. The student loan default rate of 8.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from National Holistic Institute is $26,346.

#8

Summit College

Colton, California

The total student population at Summit College is 1,036, which includes 1,036 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 30 to 1.

Roughly 63% of students at Summit College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $8,328 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 20.5% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $32,643 during the early-career years.

#9

Victor Valley College

Victorville, California

There are 3,139 full-time undergraduates at Victor Valley College, and 10,777 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 17.6% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Victor Valley College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $27,419 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#9

Institute of Technology

Clovis, California

There are 1,279 students at Fresno Institute of Technology in total, 1,230 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Roughly 68% of students at Fresno Institute of Technology take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,749 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 Fresno Institute of Technology is $27,334.

#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. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

53% of Contra Costa Medical Career College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $8,230 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 46 to 1.

Roughly 87% of students at American Career College - Ontario take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,985 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 $29,993 during the early-career years.

#13

Fresno City College

Fresno, California

The total student population at Fresno City College is 22,278, which includes 6,012 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

1% of Fresno City College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $3,046 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 13.0% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $26,535 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 29 to 1.

Approximately 96% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,014 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 16.8% 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 $29,775 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#15

American Career College - Anaheim

Anaheim, California

There are 1,274 students at American Career College - Anaheim in total, 1,274 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 39 to 1.

Roughly 50% of students at American Career College - Anaheim take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,161 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from American Career College - Anaheim with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $32,192 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#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.

Roughly 95% of students at UEI College-Bakersfield take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,454 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 11.5% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UEI College-Bakersfield is $20,475.

#17

Cuesta College

San Luis Obispo, California

There are 10,093 students at Cuesta College in total, 2,987 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

Roughly 4% of students at Cuesta College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,741 a year. Cuesta College has a 8.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Cuesta College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $34,686 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#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 23 to 1.

Roughly 4% of students at Butte College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,290 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 12.4% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $29,924 during the early-career years.

#19

United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus

Huntington Park, California

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

Roughly 97% of students at United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,870 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 11.3% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $25,107 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#20

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa, California

There are 16,757 students at SRJC in total, 4,917 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Approximately 1% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $8,113 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 10.0% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from SRJC is $35,997.

#20

The University of Arizona Global Campus

San Diego, California

There are 25,425 undergraduates at UAGC, of which 25,425 are full-time, and there are 31,115 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Roughly 65% of students at UAGC take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,471 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 10.9% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UAGC is $26,426.

#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 93% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $8,118 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 11.0% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UEI College-Gardena is $24,866.

#23

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, California

There are 20,118 students at SAC in total, 4,197 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 28 to 1.

Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 12.9% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $33,374 during the early-career years.

#24

Antelope Valley College

Lancaster, California

The total student population at Antelope Valley College is 12,057, which includes 3,782 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

Roughly 3% of students at Antelope Valley College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,440 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 14.0% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Antelope Valley College is $27,265.

#25

National University

La Jolla, California

The total student population at National University is 18,070, of which 8,441 students are undergraduates and of those, 3,292 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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

Approximately 55% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,381 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.7% 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 $53,072 during the early years of their career after graduation.