Carrington College-San Jose
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. a private for-profit school with 644 students.
About This School
Carrington College-San Jose is a private for-profit institution located in San Jose, California with approximately 644 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $36,466 per year. The graduation rate is 58%, and the typical graduate earns $33,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Students drawn to healthcare and vocational training in the San Jose area may find this school's focused, career-oriented programs appealing, but the financial picture here deserves serious scrutiny before you commit. At $36,466 per year in net cost, you're paying a significant premium for a school where graduates earn a median of just $33,800 a decade after enrollment — meaning many students will spend years earning less than what a single year of tuition costs them. The 58% graduation rate also tells you that nearly half of students who start here don't finish, which is a real risk worth weighing honestly. On the brighter side, the median debt at graduation is a relatively manageable $11,537, which suggests the school isn't loading students up with loans beyond what federal aid covers. My honest advice: before enrolling, sit down and compare this program against community college pathways or California's public vocational options — you may find equivalent training at a fraction of the cost, with outcomes that leave you in a much stronger financial position.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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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.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 16% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Carrington College-San Jose graduates earn most above the national rate in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants ($112,176 vs $62,755 nationally).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 77 | $83,986 | $61,982 | +$22,004 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 42 | $44,873 | $41,460 | +$3,413 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 5 | $49,294 | $46,706 | +$2,588 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 4 | $112,176 | $62,755 | +$49,421 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
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 (644 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Carrington College-San Jose cost?
The average net price at Carrington College-San Jose is about $36,466 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Carrington College-San Jose?
Carrington College-San Jose has a graduation rate of 58%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
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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