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Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, California. 22,485 undergraduates.

31%Graduation rate40 pts below the national median for similar colleges (71%)
$7,224Average net price per year59% below the national median for similar colleges ($17,716)
$48,917Median earnings 10 years after starting34% above the national median for similar colleges ($36,576)
$9,500Median debt at graduationAbout the same as the national median for similar colleges
Our read

Graduates' median debt ($9,500) equals 19% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($48,917). That is a light load relative to pay.

What families actually pay

Under $30,000$7,080
$30,000–$48,000$6,932
$48,001–$75,000$7,538
$75,001–$110,000$11,259

Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.

Compare net price across collegesPublished tuition and fees: $1,188 in-state, $11,076 out-of-state.

Do students finish, and what do they earn?

MeasureThis collegeSimilar colleges nationally
Graduation rate31%71%
Return for second year—77%
Median earnings, 6 years after starting$41,297$33,491
Median earnings, 10 years after starting$48,917$36,576
Median debt at graduation$9,500$9,500

Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly certificates).

Programs and what graduates earn

103 programs reported
ProgramGraduates / yrMedian earnings, 1 yrMedian earnings, 5 yrsMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing86$96,626$112,391$12,253
Fire Protection65—$91,661—
Mathematics38—$63,246—
Biological and Physical Sciences10—$61,665—
Biology, General15—$58,423—
Accounting and Related Services29—$57,912—
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services29$54,848——
Criminal Justice and Corrections189—$53,222—
Business Administration, Management and Operations171$45,940$51,728$7,244
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other0—$51,525—
Communication and Media Studies37—$48,587—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities1,016$39,246$48,105$8,465
Human Services, General28—$47,567—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services101$40,182$47,189$14,125
Sociology48—$46,050—
Psychology, General165—$44,057—
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services34—$36,608—
Fine and Studio Arts24—$31,010—
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies1———
Journalism7———
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication12———
Graphic Communications9———
Computer and Information Sciences, General11———
Computer Science35———
Computer Software and Media Applications8———
Teaching Assistants/Aides26———
Engineering, General15———
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians6———
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians16———
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services10———
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics9———
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services4———
Apparel and Textiles9———
Non-Professional Legal Studies6———
Legal Support Services51———
English Language and Literature, General11———
Library and Archives Assisting7———
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness29———
Philosophy4———
Chemistry18———
Physics16———
Anthropology4———
Economics19———
Geography and Cartography1———
Political Science and Government25———
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection3———
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians27———
Precision Metal Working11———
Visual and Performing Arts, General4———
Dance2———
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft8———
Film/Video and Photographic Arts3———
Music3———
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General84———
Health and Medical Administrative Services172———
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services8———
International Business3———
History21———

Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.

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Quick answers

How much does Santa Ana College cost per year?
The average net price at Santa Ana College, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $7,224 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much do Santa Ana College graduates earn?
Former Santa Ana College students earn a median of $48,917 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What is the graduation rate at Santa Ana College?
31% of Santa Ana College students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much student debt do Santa Ana College graduates have?
The median federal student debt at graduation from Santa Ana College is $9,500. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.