Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA · Public · Bachelor degree-granting
A public institution in Santa Ana, California, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Santa Ana College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 22,485 students, it is a large institution. Graduates earn a median of $43,552 ten years after enrollment, which is 7% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 31.2%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $6,871, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 6.34x. The average net price after financial aid is $3,133 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Fire Protection, Business Administration & Management, Human Development & Family Studies, and Allied Health & Medical Assisting.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$43,552
Graduation Rate
31.2%
Median Debt
$6,871
Average Net Price
$3,133
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
13.9x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
6.34x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
22,485
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
Not reported
Cost
In-State Tuition
$1,180
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,756
Pell Grant Rate
16.0%
Federal Loan Rate
0.7%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$1,970
Income $30K–$48K
$2,385
Income $48K–$75K
$5,278
Income $110K+
$10,160
Student Demographics
Women
54.1%
White
19.1%
Black
1.6%
Hispanic
52.6%
Asian
7.4%
Two or More Races
2.2%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
46.1%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education — Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree (Accredited)
Programs (103)
Bachelor (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 16 |
Associate (53)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $45,791 | 831 |
| Business Administration & Management | $53,388 | 185 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $48,682 | 163 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $47,971 | 137 |
| Psychology | $40,262 | 119 |
| Registered Nursing | $98,342 | 95 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 91 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 73 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | $39,025 | 60 |
| Fire Protection | $74,290 | 53 |
| Sociology | $45,161 | 40 |
| Public Administration | $45,516 | 39 |
| Fine Arts | $29,816 | 34 |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | Not reported | 29 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 29 |
| Communications | $47,880 | 28 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 27 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $66,935 | 26 |
| Accounting | $54,492 | 26 |
| Mathematics | $66,282 | 23 |
| Machinist | $65,618 | 22 |
| History | Not reported | 21 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 19 |
| Communication Disorders | $45,971 | 19 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 18 |
| Biology | Not reported | 17 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 15 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 13 |
| Economics | Not reported | 13 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $50,156 | 11 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 10 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 10 |
| English Language & Literature | $38,049 | 9 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 8 |
| Library and Archives Assisting | Not reported | 8 |
| Area Studies | Not reported | 6 |
| Journalism | Not reported | 6 |
| Linguistics | Not reported | 6 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | Not reported | 6 |
| Philosophy | Not reported | 6 |
| Physics | $73,770 | 6 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Not reported | 6 |
| Music | Not reported | 6 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 5 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 5 |
| International Business | Not reported | 5 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Not reported | 5 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 4 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 3 |
| Apparel and Textiles | Not reported | 3 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $52,099 | 0 |
Undergraduate Certificate (39)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $45,753 | 1,006 |
| Fire Protection | $68,944 | 306 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | $36,584 | 182 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $42,662 | 169 |
| Accounting | $56,282 | 99 |
| Machinist | $68,633 | 91 |
| Communications | Not reported | 88 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $57,369 | 64 |
| Business Administration & Management | $47,100 | 57 |
| Business Operations | $55,898 | 52 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 50 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 43 |
| International Business | $54,920 | 39 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 36 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 36 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 28 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 27 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 21 |
| Linguistics | Not reported | 21 |
| Special Education | Not reported | 19 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 17 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 16 |
| American Sign Language | Not reported | 14 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | Not reported | 12 |
| Library and Archives Assisting | Not reported | 12 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 11 |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | Not reported | 9 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 8 |
| Apparel and Textiles | Not reported | 7 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 7 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | Not reported | 5 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 5 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 5 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 3 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 3 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 3 |
Show 10 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Geological Sciences | Associate | 2 |
| Anthropology | Associate | 2 |
| Geography | Associate | 2 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Associate | 2 |
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Associate | 1 |
| Foods, Nutrition & Wellness | Associate | 1 |
| Building Construction | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Dance | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Associate | 1 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Psychology Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Physical Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Mathematics Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's English Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Social Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Communications Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Family & Consumer Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Public Administration Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Precision Production Programs
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