California Aeronautical University
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%; median debt is moderately high. a private for-profit school with 347 students.
About This School
California Aeronautical University is a private for-profit institution located in Bakersfield, California with approximately 347 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $36,126 per year. The graduation rate is 30%, and the typical graduate earns $33,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 42% graduation rate and 62% freshman retention rate suggest that most students who start don't finish, which is a serious red flag worth digging into before committing. The debt load at graduation is relatively modest at $13,354, but median earnings of $33,400 a decade out make the $38,205 annual net price hard to justify unless you have a very clear path to a specific aviation career that this school uniquely supports. Worth considering only if you've confirmed strong job placement data directly from the school and have a concrete plan — the general outcomes here don't inspire confidence on their own.
Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 16% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (347 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
California Aeronautical University
1450 Boughton Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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