C
Average
Score: 45/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
66/100 · earnings-weighted

Institute for Business and Technology

2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Santa Clara, California 95051
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 (B+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 77%
Outcomes
B+
77/100
Affordability
D
38/100
Resources
F
25/100
Experience
C
52/100
Prestige
F
29/100

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

609
Total Enrollment
77%
Graduation Rate
88%
Retention Rate
36.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Institute for Business and Technology, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$38,015
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$41,768
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$7,853
Median debt at graduation
83.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
44.2%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 21% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 56th 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 Institute for Business and Technology

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
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers$36,261$58,691+11%#63 of 152#83$8,867
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)$41,695$57,714+20%#38 of 226#81$9,238
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$27,467$51,060-11%#207 of 290#244$15,406
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$26,882$41,923+22%#64 of 637#182$8,155
Health and Medical Administrative Services$29,313$41,218+16%#102 of 496#221$7,600
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions$28,648$34,354-10%#4 of 6#4—

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 Institute for Business and Technology Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $1,839,936
  • Avg rent near campus: $3,862/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 95110 (3.1% cap, San Jose)

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🏆 Where Institute for Business and Technology Ranks

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

#28
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
of 39 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

74%
Receive Any Aid
44%
Receive Pell Grants
72%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

609
Total Students
17%
Women
57%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 11%
Hispanic 67%
Black 5%
Asian 9%
Two or More 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 97%
Hybrid (Some Online) 3%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 57%
25-64 (Adult) 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Institute for Business and Technology?
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 Institute for Business and Technology?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Institute for Business and Technology?
The graduation rate at Institute for Business and Technology is 77%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Institute for Business and Technology a good school?
Institute for Business and Technology has a Repit College Score of 45/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (F): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): 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 Institute for Business and Technology?
Institute for Business and Technology has a total enrollment of 609 students.

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