Average

Score: 49/100

Overall (traditional)

N/R

Outcome Rating

No earnings reported

Advanced Career Institute

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Visalia, California 93291

🌐 https://advanced.edu/

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Rating Context: This is a specialized vocational program (less than 2-year). Our comprehensive rating system is optimized for traditional colleges and may not fully reflect the value of career-focused training programs.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 73%

Outcomes

C+

57/100

Affordability

46/100

Resources

C+

60/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

29/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

780

Total Enrollment

73%

Graduation Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

14.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Advanced Career Institute, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$40,762

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$6,331

Median debt at graduation

80.8%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

24.2%

Students receiving Pell grants

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Advanced Career Institute

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Ground Transportation	$38,651	$53,102	+2%	#49 of 103	#73	$6,201
Precision Metal Working	$31,401	$45,475	-7%	#247 of 365	#325	$8,023

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Advanced Career Institute Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $431,263
Avg rent near campus: $1,918/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 93274 (4.0% cap, Tulare)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	N/A	N/A

Financial Aid

60%

Receive Any Aid

22%

Receive Pell Grants

20%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor 1,031 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 190 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Advanced Career Institute's top programs commonly pursue.

Career/technical education teachers, postsecondary

$61k/yr 122,200 jobs

Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers

$57k/yr 2,235,100 jobs

Bus drivers, transit and intercity

$57k/yr 158,800 jobs

Bus drivers, school

$47k/yr 387,300 jobs

Light truck drivers

$44k/yr 1,079,800 jobs

Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

$37k/yr 243,900 jobs

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers

$51k/yr 457,300 jobs

Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders

$47k/yr 38,900 jobs

Student Demographics

780

Total Students

11%

Women

42%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 20%

Hispanic 65%

Black 11%

Asian 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 42%

25-64 (Adult) 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Advanced Career Institute?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Advanced Career Institute?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at Advanced Career Institute?

The graduation rate at Advanced Career Institute is 73%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Advanced Career Institute a good school?

Advanced Career Institute has a Repit College Score of 49/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Advanced Career Institute?

Advanced Career Institute has a total enrollment of 780 students.

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