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Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, CAPublicCity Setting
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Accept Rate
N/A
$3,133
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
22.5K
Students
Very Large campus body
$36,845
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Santa Ana College is a public institution located in the city setting of Santa Ana, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 22.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
22.5K (Very Large)
Predominant Degree
Certificates
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences11% of degrees
Business & Marketing8% of degrees
Social Sciences2% of degrees
Engineering2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,342
Earnings 5yr: $90,501
Debt: $16,739
Fire Protection.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,290
Earnings 5yr: $114,446
Debt: $14,000
Physics.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,770
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Fire Protection.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $68,944
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $15,000
Precision Metal Working.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $68,633
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,935
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mathematics.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,282
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Precision Metal Working.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,618
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $57,369
Earnings 5yr: $47,602
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $56,282
Earnings 5yr: $51,351
Debt: $16,487
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $55,898
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
International Business.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $54,920
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,492
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,388
Earnings 5yr: $48,762
Debt: $7,500
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,099
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,156
Earnings 5yr: $47,876
Debt: $8,042
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,682
Earnings 5yr: $41,159
Debt: N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,971
Earnings 5yr: $56,371
Debt: $13,735
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,880
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $47,100
Earnings 5yr: $34,080
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$3,133
In-State Tuition$1,180
Out-of-State Tuition$10,756
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

16%
Pell Grants
1%
Take Loans
46%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$36,845
+18% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$43,552

Completion Signals

31%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
N/A
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$5,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$59/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

60%
Men
40%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 60% men and 40% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
70%
Part-Time Share
81%
Avg Family Income
$25,050
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