At a glance
Average net price
$3,133
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
30.9%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
22,485
In-state tuition
$1,180
Out-of-state tuition
$10,756
Cost of attendance
$12,375
Median earnings (10y)
$43,552
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 100.0%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
31 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (36%), trades & services (26%), social sciences (12%).
- STEM8%
- Health11%
- Business8%
- Humanities & arts36%
- Social sciences12%
- Trades & services26%
- Liberal arts29.8%~6,689 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~4,598 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Health professions10.7%~2,401 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business8.0%~1,806 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~1,043 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology2.5%~569 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science2.5%~564 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering tech2.3%~524 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~486 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Legal2.1%~468 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication2.0%~452 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering1.7%~380 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~369 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences1.5%~335 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~268 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~252 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education1.0%~234 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~227 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Mathematics0.6%~130 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~117 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~117 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~97 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~72 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- History0.3%~72 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Library science0.3%~63 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~52 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English0.2%~38 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~34 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Undergraduate certificate | 2,100 | — | $7,227 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 1,633 | $29,659 | $6,800 |
| Fire Protection. | Undergraduate certificate | 617 | $59,301 | $15,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Undergraduate certificate | 398 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 382 | $32,027 | $7,500 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 371 | — | $6,630 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 331 | — | $11,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate's | 274 | $31,125 | $13,735 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Undergraduate certificate | 271 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Associate's | 257 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 248 | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | Associate's | 210 | — | $8,042 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 209 | — | $16,487 |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 188 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 176 | $68,741 | $16,739 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Associate's | 170 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate's | 136 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Associate's | 134 | $22,889 | — |
| Fire Protection. | Associate's | 120 | $54,135 | $14,000 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 99 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 98 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications. | Undergraduate certificate | 97 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 95 | — | — |
| Human Services, General. | Associate's | 89 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | Undergraduate certificate | 81 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Associate's | 77 | $31,837 | — |
| Legal Support Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 76 | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides. | Associate's | 71 | — | — |
| International Business. | Undergraduate certificate | 67 | $40,352 | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 65 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Associate's | 64 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Associate's | 64 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services. | Associate's | 63 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Associate's | 62 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Associate's | 61 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate's | 51 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Associate's | 48 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 43 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Undergraduate certificate | 42 | — | — |
| History. | Associate's | 41 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Santa Ana College
Santa Ana College is a very large institution located in Santa Ana, California, primarily awarding the certificate. It enrolls roughly 22,485 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Homeland security & law enforcement, Health professions.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Santa Ana College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $3,133 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $1,180 for in-state students and $10,756 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $12,375 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 30.9%, a average completion outcome. 100.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $43,552 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Santa Ana College confers degrees and certificates across 31 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Homeland security & law enforcement, Health professions. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (36% of credentials), trades & services (26% of credentials), social sciences (12% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Santa Ana, California (city), Santa Ana College draws students from across California and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Santa Ana College
Q.How much does Santa Ana College cost?
The average net price at Santa Ana College is $3,133 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $12,375.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Santa Ana College?
Santa Ana College has a 6-year graduation rate of 30.9% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Santa Ana College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Santa Ana College graduate earns $43,552 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Santa Ana College?
Published tuition is $1,180 in-state and $10,756 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Santa Ana College located?
Santa Ana College is located in Santa Ana, California (ZIP 92706).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Santa Ana College at their official website.