California Aeronautical University

Bakersfield, CA · Private for-profit · Graduate degree-granting

California Aeronautical University is a private for-profit institution in Bakersfield, California, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. With 347 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $38,361 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 34.5%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $30,705, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.25x. The average net price after financial aid is $36,126 per year. The most popular programs include Air Transportation and Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,361
Graduation Rate
34.5%
Median Debt
$30,705
Average Net Price
$36,126
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.27x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.25x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
347
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
69.2%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$37,667
Out-of-State Tuition
$37,667
Pell Grant Rate
46.3%
Federal Loan Rate
60.8%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$35,535
Income $30K–$48K
$28,863
Income $48K–$75K
$35,669
Income $110K+
$43,076

Student Demographics

Women
60.2%
White
36.6%
Black
6.0%
Hispanic
39.5%
Asian
10.4%
Two or More Races
5.8%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
32.7%

Accreditations

Programs (7)

Bachelor (2)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Air Transportation Not reported 36
Business Administration & Management $62,905 0

Associate (3)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Air Transportation Not reported 3
Health Services Administration $45,055 Not reported
Accounting $56,657 Not reported

Undergraduate Certificate (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 14
Show 1 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Air Transportation Master 2

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