Advanced Career Institute
Visalia, California · Private, for-profit · 664 undergraduates
All 2 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr).
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $53,102 | +$16,126 | clears the bar | $6,201 | 0.4 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,475 | +$8,499 | clears the bar | $8,023 | 0.9 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 24% of students receive Pell grants · 81% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.