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Public, Less than 2-Year
Sacramento, CA

Charles A Jones Career and Education Center

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in CA. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$22,360

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

54.9%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$41,047

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Charles A Jones Career and Education Center is a distinguished Public, Less than 2-Year institution located in Sacramento, CA. With a competitive tuition profile of $22,360, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 54.9% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$44,720

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

4.0 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$11,047

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$65,750

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$176,220

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Charles A Jones Career and Education Center is $5,512.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
67.8%
32.2%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Asian
34.4%
Black
22.2%
Hispanic
18.9%
White
15.6%
Two or more
3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.2%
International
0.0%
Unknown
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$22,360

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$15,997
$30k - $48k$16,913
$48k - $75k$11,697
$75k+Not Reported

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$5,512
Pell Grant Recipients33.9%
Using Federal Loans22.0%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment61.9%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Total Grant Aid$4,768
Pell Grant Recipients52.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

89.1%

Success

54.9%

In-State Cost

$22,360

Age 25+ Students

54.4%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie -2

Working at 6yr

405 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Sacramento (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Sacramento (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.