Carrington College-San Jose ★ Hidden gem
San Jose, California · Private, for-profit · 644 undergraduates
All 9 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 1 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $35,909 |
| $30k to $48k | $35,634 |
| $48k to $75k | $36,570 |
| $75k to $110k | $41,013 |
| $110k and up | $41,194 |
| All families (average) | $36,466 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $42,042 | +$5,066 | clears the bar | $9,112 | 1.8 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $83,986 | +$47,010 | clears the bar | $29,523 | 0.6 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $41,061 | +$4,085 | clears the bar | $8,975 | 2.2 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $80,130 | +$43,154 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $75,305 | +$38,329 | clears the bar | $17,375 | 0.5 yrs |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $44,873 | +$7,897 | clears the bar | $19,484 | 2.5 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $41,267 | +$4,291 | clears the bar | $9,442 | 2.2 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $49,294 | +$12,318 | clears the bar | $15,066 | 1.2 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate's Degree | $112,176 | +$75,200 | clears the bar | $18,941 | 0.3 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 50% of students receive Pell grants · 60% 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.