Career Networks Institute ★ Hidden gem
Santa Ana, California · Private, for-profit · 1,133 undergraduates
All 3 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 4 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $45,157 |
| $30k to $48k | $45,157 |
| $48k to $75k | $49,886 |
| $75k to $110k | $51,663 |
| $110k and up | $52,552 |
| All families (average) | $49,677 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $120,211 | +$83,235 | clears the bar | $27,986 | 0.3 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $37,685 | +$709 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 13.4 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $55,579 | +$18,603 | clears the bar | $14,938 | 0.8 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 52% of students receive Pell grants · 89% 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.