C
Average
Score: 47/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
62/100 · earnings-weighted

Premiere Career College

2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Irwindale, California 91706
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 (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 45%
Outcomes
C+
58/100
Affordability
C
51/100
Resources
C+
56/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
F
17/100

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

106
Total Enrollment
45%
Graduation Rate
77%
Retention Rate
15.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$41,270
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$39,948
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$15,188
Median debt at graduation
52%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
81.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 37% 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 Premiere Career College

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$43,854$61,716+10%#246 of 757#430$20,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$37,302$54,297-6%#176 of 290#228$14,678
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions$39,459$40,955+6%#37 of 109#68$6,163
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services—$31,250-9%#512 of 637#607—

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 Premiere Career College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $723,271
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,716/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 91706 (2.9% cap, Irwindale)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

73%
Receive Any Aid
62%
Receive Pell Grants
40%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

106
Total Students
72%
Women
34%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 4%
Hispanic 83%
Black 2%
Asian 8%
Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 34%
25-64 (Adult) 65%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Premiere Career College?
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 Premiere Career College?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Premiere Career College?
The graduation rate at Premiere Career College is 45%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Premiere Career College a good school?
Premiere Career College has a Repit College Score of 47/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): 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 (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Premiere Career College?
Premiere Career College has a total enrollment of 106 students.

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