Institute for Business and Technology
San Jose, California · Private, for-profit · 765 undergraduates
Of 6 programs with reported earnings, 5 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 5 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $25,421 |
| $30k to $48k | $26,941 |
| $48k to $75k | $27,804 |
| $75k to $110k | $29,392 |
| $110k and up | $30,072 |
| All families (average) | $27,207 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $58,691 | +$21,715 | clears the bar | $8,867 | 0.4 yrs |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $57,714 | +$20,738 | clears the bar | $9,238 | 0.4 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $41,218 | +$4,242 | clears the bar | $7,600 | 1.8 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $51,060 | +$14,084 | clears the bar | $15,406 | 1.1 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $41,923 | +$4,947 | clears the bar | $8,155 | 1.6 yrs |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $34,354 | -$2,622 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 44% of students receive Pell grants · 84% 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.