Institute of Technology
Clovis, California · Private, for-profit · 1,377 undergraduates
Of 12 programs with reported earnings, 6 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 6 fall short. Another 6 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $21,889 |
| $30k to $48k | $23,069 |
| $48k to $75k | $21,729 |
| $75k to $110k | $26,064 |
| $110k and up | $28,337 |
| All families (average) | $23,159 |
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 | $62,267 | +$25,291 | clears the bar | $16,719 | 0.7 yrs |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $52,951 | +$15,975 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $37,595 | +$619 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 15.3 yrs |
| Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services, Other | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $35,629 | -$1,347 | falls short | $10,870 | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $68,978 | +$32,002 | clears the bar | $23,342 | 0.7 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $34,315 | -$2,661 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $31,421 | -$5,555 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $21,184 | -$15,792 | falls short | $12,861 | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $35,194 | -$1,782 | falls short | $9,703 | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $39,378 | +$2,402 | clears the bar | $13,257 | 5.5 yrs |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $56,717 | +$19,741 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $34,943 | -$2,033 | falls short | $17,298 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 60% of students receive Pell grants · 74% 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.