Pacific College
Costa Mesa, CA · Private for-profit · Graduate degree-granting
A private for-profit institution in Costa Mesa, California, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, Pacific College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 225 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $70,064 ten years after enrollment, which is 72% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 71.1%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $22,469, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.12x. The average net price after financial aid is $29,363 per year. The most popular programs include Registered Nursing, Practical Nursing, and Health Services Administration.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$70,064
Graduation Rate
71.1%
Median Debt
$22,469
Average Net Price
$29,363
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.19x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.12x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
225
Admission Rate
56.0%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
Not reported
Cost
In-State Tuition
Not reported
Out-of-State Tuition
Not reported
Pell Grant Rate
28.0%
Federal Loan Rate
44.3%
Student Demographics
Women
90.2%
White
11.6%
Black
14.7%
Hispanic
46.7%
Asian
15.1%
Two or More Races
6.2%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
52.9%
Accreditations
- Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels, Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels (Accredited)
- WASC Senior College and University Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (6)
Bachelor (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $132,148 | 34 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 11 |
Master (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 15 |
Associate (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 113 |
| Practical Nursing | $67,162 | 86 |
Undergraduate Certificate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 12 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in California
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Nursing & Health Programs