Charles A Jones Career and Education Center ★ Hidden gem
Sacramento, California · Public · 91 undergraduates
All 4 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 5 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $16,430 |
| $30k to $48k | $16,898 |
| All families (average) | $16,605 |
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 | $43,787 | +$6,811 | clears the bar | $2,678 | 0.4 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $72,010 | +$35,034 | clears the bar | $9,496 | 0.3 yrs |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $44,311 | +$7,335 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $42,702 | +$5,726 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 48% of students receive Pell grants · 65% 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.