C
Average
Score: 46/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
83/100 · earnings-weighted

Concorde Career College-Garden Grove

2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Garden Grove, California 92840
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: 80%
Outcomes
B+
80/100
Affordability
C
45/100
Resources
D
39/100
Experience
F
18/100
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

202
Total Enrollment
80%
Graduation Rate
93%
Retention Rate
17.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
96%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Concorde Career College-Garden Grove, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$45,711
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$42,232
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$13,000
Median debt at graduation
84.4%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
66%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 28% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 82nd 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 Concorde Career College-Garden Grove

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$49,589$67,045+20%#132 of 757#283$17,179
Health and Medical Administrative Services$31,052$42,648+20%#59 of 496#179$9,500
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$26,287$39,058+14%#139 of 637#305$9,500
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$22,994$36,182+7%#125 of 332#222$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 Concorde Career College-Garden Grove Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $990,605
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,664/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 90680 (2.6% cap, Stanton)

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🏆 Where Concorde Career College-Garden Grove Ranks

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

#18
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other
of 46 schools
#30
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
of 67 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

93%
Receive Any Aid
64%
Receive Pell Grants
65%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

202
Total Students
78%
Women
50%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 9%
Hispanic 36%
Black 4%
Asian 20%
Two or More 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

Hybrid (Some Online) 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 50%
25-64 (Adult) 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Concorde Career College-Garden Grove?
Concorde Career College-Garden Grove has an acceptance rate of 96%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Concorde Career College-Garden Grove?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Concorde Career College-Garden Grove?
The graduation rate at Concorde Career College-Garden Grove is 80%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Concorde Career College-Garden Grove a good school?
Concorde Career College-Garden Grove has a Repit College Score of 46/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (F): 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 Concorde Career College-Garden Grove?
Concorde Career College-Garden Grove has a total enrollment of 202 students.

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