Is Carrington College-San Jose worth it?
Carrington College-San Jose is a private for-profit, two-year institution in San Jose, California (large city), part of the Carrington College system. It awarded 466 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in medical assistant, dental assisting and dental hygiene.
Carrington College-San Jose is part of Carrington College
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Carrington College-San Jose
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$36,146
Median earnings 4 years after
$47,661
Median earnings 10 years after
$39,633
Average net price
$36,466
Completion rate
60%
Completions (2024)
466
Years to pay back
3.1 years
Students (undergrad)
644
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $32,311 | $42,042 | 742 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $28,060 | $41,061 | 332 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $36,236 | $44,873 | 314 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | $30,476 | $41,267 | 271 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate | $70,541 | $83,986 | 183 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $60,778 | $75,305 | 94 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $68,261 | $80,130 | 75 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate | $65,035 | $112,176 | 70 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate | $35,994 | $49,294 | 18 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 153 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | Associate | 72 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 65 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | Associate | 55 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 38 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | Associate | 33 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | Associate | 30 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 12 |
| Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 6 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Associate | 2 |
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Sources: federal figures for Carrington College-San Jose. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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