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Private for-profit, 4-Year
Santa Ana, CA

Career Networks Institute

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

Annual Tuition

$75,380

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

N/A

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

77.1%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$45,256

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Career Networks Institute is a distinguished Private for-profit, 4-Year institution located in Santa Ana, CA. With a competitive tuition profile of $75,380, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 77.1% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$301,520

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

19.8 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$15,256

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

-$148,960

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$3,600

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 Career Networks Institute is $25,899.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
69.7%
30.3%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Hispanic
44.1%
Asian
27.0%
White
14.3%
Black
7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.2%
Two or more
1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.4%
International
1.3%
Unknown
0.3%

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

$75,380

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$23,202
$30k - $48kNot Reported
$48k - $75k$27,738
$75k+$31,097

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$25,899
Pell Grant Recipients48.4%
Using Federal Loans69.2%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment42.0%

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

* 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

100.0%

Success

77.1%

In-State Cost

$75,380

Age 25+ Students

69.6%

Carnegie Class

Associate's: High Vocational

Working at 6yr

580 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

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

Property Crimes

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

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

Living In Santa Ana

Off-Campus Market Estimator

Current Fair Market Rents
🏠

Studio

$2,200

Monthly Average

🏢

1 Bedroom

$2,344

Monthly Average

🏘️

2 Bedrooms

$2,783

Monthly Average

🏢

3 Bedrooms

$

Monthly Average

Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Santa Ana metropolitan area.