CES College
Burbank, California · Private, nonprofit · 118 undergraduates
Of 2 programs with reported earnings, 1 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 3 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $30,051 |
| $30k to $48k | $30,747 |
| $48k to $75k | $31,967 |
| $75k to $110k | $32,357 |
| $110k and up | $34,655 |
| All families (average) | $31,411 |
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 | $51,365 | +$14,389 | clears the bar | $16,810 | 1.2 yrs |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $18,903 | -$18,073 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 68% of students receive Pell grants · 56% 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.