Stanbridge University ★ Hidden gem
Irvine, California · Private, for-profit · 2,643 undergraduates
All 5 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 9 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $36,623 |
| $30k to $48k | $43,299 |
| $48k to $75k | $47,525 |
| $75k to $110k | $49,714 |
| $110k and up | $49,714 |
| All families (average) | $45,372 |
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 and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $65,946 | +$28,970 | clears the bar | $28,326 | 1 yr |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $72,468 | +$35,492 | clears the bar | $19,996 | 0.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $106,807 | +$69,831 | clears the bar | $35,329 | 0.5 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's Degree | $89,487 | +$52,511 | clears the bar | $100,136 | 1.9 yrs |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $52,651 | +$15,675 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 1.2 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 61% of students receive Pell grants · 62% 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.