Is Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa worth it?
Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa is a private nonprofit, less-than-two-year institution in Costa Mesa, California (midsize city), reported with Homestead Schools. It awarded 21 certificates in 2024, most often in licensed practical nurse training.
Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa is part of Homestead Schools
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole institution, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$52,222
Median earnings 4 years after
$66,788
Median earnings 10 years after
$59,398
Completions (2024)
21
Students (undergrad)
32
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $50,456 | $65,810 | 167 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 21 |
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Sources: federal figures for Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page