Smith Chason College ★ Hidden gem
Los Angeles, California · Private, for-profit · 2,447 undergraduates
All 4 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 1 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $32,969 |
| $30k to $48k | $34,220 |
| $48k to $75k | $36,291 |
| $75k to $110k | $36,953 |
| $110k and up | $39,299 |
| All families (average) | $34,367 |
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 Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $64,611 | +$27,635 | clears the bar | $22,522 | 0.8 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $58,696 | +$21,720 | clears the bar | $16,640 | 0.8 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $75,131 | +$38,155 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $106,637 | +$69,661 | clears the bar | $25,839 | 0.4 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 59% of students receive Pell grants · 72% 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.