Is Charles A Jones Career and Education Center worth it?
Charles A Jones Career and Education Center is a public, less-than-two-year institution in Sacramento, California (large city). It awarded 84 certificates in 2024, most often in nursing assistant patient care assistant, pharmacy technician and licensed practical nurse training.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$38,579
Median earnings 4 years after
$45,986
Median earnings 10 years after
$41,047
Average net price
$16,605
Completion rate
65%
Completions (2024)
84
Years to pay back
1.4 years
Students (undergrad)
91
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $38,064 | $43,787 | 86 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $60,282 | $72,010 | 34 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Legal Support Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | $44,311 | N/A |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | $42,702 | N/A |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Undergraduate certificate | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | Certificate under 12 weeks | 27 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 19 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 17 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 12 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 9 |
| Machine Shop Technology/Assistant | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for Charles A Jones Career and Education Center. 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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