Career Development Institute Inc ★ Hidden gem
Los Angeles, California · Private, for-profit · 172 undergraduates
All 1 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr).
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $24,379 |
| $30k to $48k | $27,366 |
| $48k to $75k | $27,521 |
| $75k to $110k | $27,399 |
| $110k and up | $32,350 |
| All families (average) | $25,919 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $65,944 | +$28,968 | clears the bar | $16,873 | 0.6 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 68% of students receive Pell grants · 79% 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.