Is Smith Chason College worth it?
Smith Chason College is a private for-profit, four-year institution in Los Angeles, California (large city). It awarded 797 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in diagnostic medical sonography technician, cardiovascular technology and magnetic resonance imaging technology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$47,341
Median earnings 4 years after
$65,533
Median earnings 10 years after
$58,004
Average net price
$34,367
Completion rate
72%
Completions (2024)
797
Years to pay back
2.1 years
Students (undergrad)
2,447
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $46,174 | $64,611 | 597 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $55,488 | $58,696 | 95 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's | $50,199 | $75,131 | 83 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $59,472 | $106,637 | 31 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | Associate | 198 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician | Associate | 149 |
| Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist | Associate | 144 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 131 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | Bachelor's | 77 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 70 |
| Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist | Bachelor's | 12 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 10 |
| Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 6 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | Associate | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for Smith Chason 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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