Southern California Institute of Technology ★ Hidden gem
Anaheim, California · Private, for-profit · 508 undergraduates
All 5 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 2 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $32,031 |
| $30k to $48k | $34,165 |
| $48k to $75k | $34,275 |
| $75k to $110k | $35,453 |
| $110k and up | $37,884 |
| All families (average) | $33,392 |
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 | $59,165 | +$22,189 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $74,388 | +$37,412 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $60,305 | +$23,329 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $84,440 | +$47,464 | clears the bar | $34,302 | 0.7 yrs |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $84,844 | +$47,868 | clears the bar | $33,384 | 0.7 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 62% 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.