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Santa Ana College is a public, four-year institution in Santa Ana, California (large city). It awarded 6,528 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, criminal justice and humanities studies.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$36,951
Median earnings 4 years after
$63,039
Median earnings 10 years after
$43,552
Average net price
$3,133
Completion rate
31%
Completions (2024)
6,528
Students (undergrad)
22,485
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Undergraduate certificate | $27,782 | $45,753 | 132 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $30,117 | $45,791 | 113 |
| Fire Protection | Undergraduate certificate | $46,660 | $68,944 | 89 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $28,687 | $47,971 | 47 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $28,200 | $42,662 | 32 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $30,315 | $53,388 | 30 |
| Fire Protection | Associate | $53,847 | $74,290 | 27 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $36,380 | $57,369 | 19 |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | $45,864 | $68,633 | 19 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate | $25,393 | $50,156 | 18 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Undergraduate certificate | $23,863 | $36,584 | 17 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $98,493 | $98,342 | 17 |
| Area Studies | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 926 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 710 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | Associate | 623 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 393 |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 355 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 175 |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | Associate | 172 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 171 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Associate | 169 |
| Psychology, General | Associate | 165 |
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Sources: federal figures for Santa Ana College. 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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