C
Average
Score: 45/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
61/100 · earnings-weighted

Carrington College-San Jose

2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 San Jose, California 95138
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 (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 56%
Outcomes
C+
60/100
Affordability
D
43/100
Resources
C+
58/100
Experience
D
40/100
Prestige
F
21/100

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

680
Total Enrollment
56%
Graduation Rate
68%
Retention Rate
15.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Carrington College-San Jose, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$39,633
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$37,870
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$11,537
Median debt at graduation
59.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
49.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 29% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 62nd percentile among certificate-focused 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 Carrington College-San Jose

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$68,261$80,130+39%#31 of 290#54$20,000
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants$60,778$75,305+34%#31 of 757#108$17,375
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$32,311$42,042+23%#61 of 637#173$9,112
Health and Medical Administrative Services$30,476$41,267+16%#98 of 496#216$9,442
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$28,060$41,061+22%#37 of 332#103$8,975

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

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  • Avg home value near campus: $1,763,230
  • Avg rent near campus: $4,141/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 95122 (2.5% cap, San Jose)

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🏆 Where Carrington College-San Jose Ranks

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

#24
Dental Assisting/Assistant
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

84%
Receive Any Aid
64%
Receive Pell Grants
74%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

680
Total Students
87%
Women
58%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 9%
Hispanic 67%
Black 3%
Asian 13%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 62%
Hybrid (Some Online) 38%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 58%
25-64 (Adult) 42%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Carrington College-San Jose?
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 Carrington College-San Jose?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Carrington College-San Jose?
The graduation rate at Carrington College-San Jose is 56%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Carrington College-San Jose a good school?
Carrington College-San Jose has a Repit College Score of 45/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): 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 Carrington College-San Jose?
Carrington College-San Jose has a total enrollment of 680 students.

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