California Aeronautical University
Bakersfield, California · Private, for-profit · 347 undergraduates
All 4 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 14 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $35,535 |
| $30k to $48k | $28,863 |
| $48k to $75k | $35,669 |
| $75k to $110k | $39,250 |
| $110k and up | $43,076 |
| All families (average) | $36,126 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | Bachelor's Degree | $52,656 | +$15,680 | clears the bar | $28,931 | 1.8 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $56,657 | +$19,681 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $62,905 | +$25,929 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate's Degree | $45,055 | +$8,079 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 46% of students receive Pell grants · 30% 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.