Career Networks Institute
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. earnings-to-debt ratio is tight; for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. strong 89% graduation rate; 52% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Career Networks Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Santa Ana, California with approximately 1,133 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $49,677 per year. The graduation rate is 89%, and the typical graduate earns $33,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 77% graduation rate and 100% freshman retention suggest students who start tend to finish, which is genuinely encouraging for a career-focused school. However, the median earnings of $33,300 a decade out are modest compared to the $28,292 annual net price and $23,645 in typical debt at graduation, meaning the financial return on investment is tight and worth careful consideration. This school may be worth considering if you have a clear vocational goal and plan to complete the program, but run the numbers on your specific program before committing.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 11% 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 (1,133 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Career Networks Institute
1610 E. Saint Andrew Place Suite 200
Santa Ana, CA 92705
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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