C
Average
Score: 53/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
70/100 · earnings-weighted

Downey Adult School

2-Year Public
📍 Downey, California 90241
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: 89%
Outcomes
C+
63/100
Affordability
A
83/100
Resources
F
33/100
Experience
C
47/100
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

844
Total Enrollment
89%
Graduation Rate
20%
Retention Rate
30.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$13,102
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Downey Adult School ▼

89% 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
$929,765
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,277
1-Year Change
+4.6%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$46,851
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$35,477
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
30.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
35.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 75th 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 Downey Adult School

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
Legal Support Services—$46,833-6%#28 of 42#32—
Health and Medical Administrative Services$28,811$41,554+17%#85 of 496#202—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$29,694$39,502+15%#128 of 637#287—
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$24,893$30,477-9%#267 of 332#317—
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services$19,464$28,820-3%#100 of 199#151—

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 Downey Adult School Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $929,765
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,277/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 90723 (3.2% cap, Paramount)

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🏆 Where Downey Adult School Ranks

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

#15
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
of 30 schools
#24
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

83%
Receive Any Aid
83%
Receive Pell Grants
0%
Take Out Loans
$13,102
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$12,773
$30,001 - $48,000$13,687
$48,001 - $75,000$15,307

Student Demographics

844
Total Students
76%
Women
31%
Traditional Age (18-24)
89%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 10%
Hispanic 77%
Black 5%
Asian 5%
Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 89%
With Family 11%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~749 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 82%
Fully Online 18%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 31%
25-64 (Adult) 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Downey Adult School?
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 Downey Adult School?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Downey Adult School?
The graduation rate at Downey Adult School is 89%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Downey Adult School a good school?
Downey Adult School has a Repit College Score of 53/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (F): 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 Downey Adult School?
Downey Adult School has a total enrollment of 844 students.
Is there rental demand near Downey Adult School?
Yes! Approximately 89% of students at Downey Adult School live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 749 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Downey area.

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