C
Average
Score: 48/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
68/100 · earnings-weighted

Career Networks Institute

4-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Santa Ana, California 92705
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (A) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 77%
Outcomes
A
89/100
Affordability
D
42/100
Resources
F
33/100
Experience
F
31/100
Prestige
F
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

971
Total Enrollment
77%
Graduation Rate
100%
Retention Rate
30.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$45,256
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$52,232
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$25,899
Median debt at graduation
89.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
52.2%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 57% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 56th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.

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 Career Networks 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.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$43,465$55,579-3%#155 of 290#216$14,938
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$25,973$37,685+10%#183 of 637#375$9,500

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 Career Networks Institute Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $1,591,775
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,950/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 92701 (2.9% cap, Santa Ana)

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🏆 Where Career Networks Institute Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥉
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician
of 7 schools
#23
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
of 39 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

63%
Receive Any Aid
41%
Receive Pell Grants
53%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

971
Total Students
70%
Women
30%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 14%
Hispanic 44%
Black 8%
Asian 28%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 4%
Hybrid (Some Online) 96%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 30%
25-64 (Adult) 70%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Career Networks 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 Career Networks Institute?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Career Networks Institute?
The graduation rate at Career Networks Institute is 77%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Career Networks Institute a good school?
Career Networks Institute has a Repit College Score of 48/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (F): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Career Networks Institute?
Career Networks Institute has a total enrollment of 971 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology