Is InterCoast Colleges-Riverside worth it?
InterCoast Colleges-Riverside is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Riverside, California (large suburb), part of the InterCoast Colleges system. It awarded 51 certificates in 2024, most often in electrician; substance abuse; and heating, air conditioning.
InterCoast Colleges-Riverside is part of InterCoast Colleges
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 InterCoast Colleges-Riverside
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$37,656
Median earnings 4 years after
$48,764
Median earnings 10 years after
$36,089
Average net price
$21,641
Completion rate
60%
Completions (2024)
51
Years to pay back
1.8 years
Students (undergrad)
65
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate certificate | $40,101 | $52,502 | 469 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate certificate | $38,137 | $52,718 | 226 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $37,997 | $43,211 | 162 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 45 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 6 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for InterCoast Colleges-Riverside. 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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