Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, California · Public · 22,485 undergraduates
Of 32 programs with reported earnings, 30 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 99 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $1,970 |
| $30k to $48k | $2,385 |
| $48k to $75k | $5,278 |
| $75k to $110k | $8,575 |
| $110k and up | $10,160 |
| All families (average) | $3,133 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,753 | +$8,777 | clears the bar | $10,250 | 1.2 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $45,791 | +$8,815 | clears the bar | $6,065 | 0.7 yrs |
| Fire Protection | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $68,944 | +$31,968 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | $50,156 | +$13,180 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $53,388 | +$16,412 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $36,584 | -$392 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $42,662 | +$5,686 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Associate's Degree | $40,262 | +$3,286 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $47,971 | +$10,995 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $56,282 | +$19,306 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $68,633 | +$31,657 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $48,682 | +$11,706 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $98,342 | +$61,366 | clears the bar | $10,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $39,025 | +$2,049 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Fire Protection | Associate's Degree | $74,290 | +$37,314 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 32 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 16% of students receive Pell grants · 31% 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.