Is Pacific College worth it?
Pacific College is a private for-profit, four-year institution in Costa Mesa, California (midsize city). It awarded 163 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, licensed practical nurse training and health care administration.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$61,130
Median earnings 4 years after
$73,359
Median earnings 10 years after
$70,064
Average net price
$29,363
Completion rate
63%
Completions (2024)
163
Years to pay back
1.6 years
Students (undergrad)
225
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate | $59,213 | $67,162 | 84 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | N/A | $132,148 | N/A |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Post-baccalaureate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Associate | 59 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 52 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 26 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 15 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Bachelor's | 5 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | Master's | 5 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 1 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for Pacific College. 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