Is The Fab School worth it?
The Fab School is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Rancho Cucamonga, California (large suburb). It awarded 216 certificates in 2024, most often in metal fabricator, CAD drafting and design technology and composite materials technology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$39,723
Median earnings 4 years after
$52,219
Average net price
$37,713
Completion rate
95%
Completions (2024)
216
Years to pay back
2.9 years
Students (undergrad)
161
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | $39,592 | $52,227 | 173 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Fabricator | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 123 |
| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 52 |
| Composite Materials Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 27 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 14 |
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Sources: federal figures for The Fab School. 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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