C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
69/100 · earnings-weighted

Charles A Jones Career and Education Center

Less than 2-Year Public
📍 Sacramento, California 95824
ℹ️
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 (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 68%
Outcomes
B
66/100
Affordability
B
66/100
Resources
C+
56/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
F
25/100

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

90
Total Enrollment
68%
Graduation Rate
89%
Retention Rate
15.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$15,910
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Charles A Jones Career and Education Center ▼

79% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$369,817
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,514
1-Year Change
+1.8%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Charles A Jones Career and Education Center, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$41,047
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$38,231
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$5,512
Median debt at graduation
65.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
47.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 13% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 64th 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 Charles A Jones Career and Education Center

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
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants$60,282$72,010+28%#58 of 757#176$9,496
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)—$44,311-8%#158 of 226#206—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$38,064$43,787+28%#34 of 637#113$2,678
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions—$42,702+12%#1 of 6#1—

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 Charles A Jones Career and Education Center Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $369,817
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,514/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 95820 (4.2% cap, Sacramento)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

77%
Receive Any Aid
49%
Receive Pell Grants
23%
Take Out Loans
$15,910
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$15,997
$30,001 - $48,000$16,913
$48,001 - $75,000$11,697

Student Demographics

90
Total Students
68%
Women
46%
Traditional Age (18-24)
79%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 16%
Hispanic 19%
Black 22%
Asian 38%
Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 79%
With Family 21%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~71 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 46%
25-64 (Adult) 54%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Charles A Jones Career and Education Center?
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 Charles A Jones Career and Education Center?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Charles A Jones Career and Education Center?
The graduation rate at Charles A Jones Career and Education Center is 68%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Charles A Jones Career and Education Center a good school?
Charles A Jones Career and Education Center has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): 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 Charles A Jones Career and Education Center?
Charles A Jones Career and Education Center has a total enrollment of 90 students.
Is there rental demand near Charles A Jones Career and Education Center?
Yes! Approximately 79% of students at Charles A Jones Career and Education Center live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 71 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Sacramento area.

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