InterCoast Colleges-Rancho Cordova ★ Hidden gem
Rancho Cordova, California · Private, for-profit · 71 undergraduates
All 4 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr).
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $24,120 |
| $30k to $48k | $24,685 |
| $48k to $75k | $26,471 |
| $75k to $110k | $27,963 |
| $110k and up | $30,682 |
| All families (average) | $24,925 |
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 | $52,502 | +$15,526 | clears the bar | $11,469 | 0.7 yrs |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $52,718 | +$15,742 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $43,276 | +$6,300 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 1.5 yrs |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $43,211 | +$6,235 | clears the bar | $12,959 | 2.1 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 68% of students receive Pell grants · 67% 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.