Is American Career College-Anaheim worth it?
American Career College-Anaheim is a private for-profit, two-year institution in Anaheim, California (large city), part of the American Career College system. It awarded 883 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in licensed practical nurse training, medical assistant and respiratory care therapy.
American Career College-Anaheim is part of American Career College
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 American Career College-Anaheim
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$34,755
Median earnings 4 years after
$42,969
Median earnings 10 years after
$38,430
Average net price
$31,218
Completion rate
70%
Completions (2024)
883
Years to pay back
2.9 years
Students (undergrad)
1,644
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $28,853 | $37,255 | 813 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $60,281 | $71,653 | 439 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | $32,682 | $41,973 | 237 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $55,379 | $62,199 | 207 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $24,783 | $34,535 | 202 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $48,908 | $64,127 | 113 |
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 | 287 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 222 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | Associate | 85 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 63 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 59 |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 42 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | Associate | 40 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | Associate | 32 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | Associate | 29 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | Associate | 24 |
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Sources: federal figures for American Career College-Anaheim. 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