West Coast University-Anaheim-Orange County ★ Hidden gem
Anaheim, California · Private, for-profit · 3,192 undergraduates
All 5 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 7 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $29,867 |
| $48k to $75k | $34,887 |
| $110k and up | $34,887 |
| All families (average) | $32,879 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $111,455 | +$74,479 | clears the bar | $34,145 | 0.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $136,520 | +$99,544 | clears the bar | $35,570 | 0.4 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's Degree | $77,341 | +$40,365 | clears the bar | $25,666 | 0.6 yrs |
| Public Health | Master's Degree | $86,490 | +$49,514 | clears the bar | $27,261 | 0.6 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $85,797 | +$48,821 | clears the bar | $33,707 | 0.7 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 41% of students receive Pell grants · 60% 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.