C+
Above Average
Score: 56/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
72/100 · earnings-weighted

Central California School of Continuing Education

2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 San Luis Obispo, California 93401
ℹ️
Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 88%
Outcomes
B+
79/100
Affordability
C
46/100
Resources
C+
61/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
D
33/100

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

72
Total Enrollment
88%
Graduation Rate
75%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Central California School of Continuing Education, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$41,223
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$32,116
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$5,150
Median debt at graduation
86.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
55.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 12% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 65th 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 Central California School of Continuing Education

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$32,069$46,985-18%#237 of 290#264$5,450

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: $1,096,478
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,853/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 93445 (3.1% cap, Oceano)

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🏆 Where Central California School of Continuing Education Ranks

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

#21
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
of 70 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $9,820 $9,820

Financial Aid

85%
Receive Any Aid
85%
Receive Pell Grants
80%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

72
Total Students
83%
Women
25%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 29%
Hispanic 67%
Black 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 25%
25-64 (Adult) 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Central California School of Continuing Education?
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 Central California School of Continuing Education?
Tuition at Central California School of Continuing Education is $9,820 for in-state students and $9,820 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Central California School of Continuing Education?
The graduation rate at Central California School of Continuing Education is 88%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Central California School of Continuing Education a good school?
Central California School of Continuing Education has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): 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 (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Central California School of Continuing Education?
Central California School of Continuing Education has a total enrollment of 72 students.

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