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Private for-profit, 4-Year
Cerritos, CA

PCI College

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

Annual Tuition

$38,670

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

N/A

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

79.5%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$36,141

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

PCI College is a distinguished Private for-profit, 4-Year institution located in Cerritos, CA. With a competitive tuition profile of $38,670, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 79.5% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$154,680

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

25.2 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$6,141

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

-$93,270

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

-$31,860

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 PCI College is $17,542.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
98.8%
1.2%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Hispanic
83.3%
White
7.1%
Asian
5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.4%
Black
1.8%
International
0.0%
Two or more
0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
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

$38,670

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$23,323
$30k - $48k$22,885
$48k - $75k$23,122
$75k+$29,718

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$17,542
Pell Grant Recipients67.1%
Using Federal Loans74.5%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment34.8%

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

N/A

Success

79.5%

In-State Cost

$38,670

Age 25+ Students

34.5%

Carnegie Class

Associate's: High Vocational

Working at 6yr

75 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

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

Property Crimes

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

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