Career Networks Institute

1610 E. Saint Andrew Place Suite 200
Santa Ana, CA 92705
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School Highlights

Career Networks Institute serves 699 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black and American), which is more than the state average of 95%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 699 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Career Networks Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Career Networks Institute
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates--Public Special Use
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
82 staff
294 staff
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Number of Programs Offered
6
13

Student Body

The student population of Career Networks Institute has grown by 81% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has increased from 5:1 over five years.
The Career Networks Institute diversity score of 0.74 is more than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
699 students
5,744 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
20:1
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# Full-Time Students
699 students
813 students
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# Part-Time Students
1 students
4,931 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
444 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
699 students
813 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1 students
4,962 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
29%
13%
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% Asian
7%
6%
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% Hispanic
2%
1%
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% Black
33%
46%
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% White
2%
5%
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% Hawaiian
24%
24%
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% Two or more races
2%
4%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
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% Unknown races
1%
1%
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Diversity Score
0.74
0.71
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
74%
28%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.7381%
0.4884%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,100
$34,700
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
60%
85%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$26,479
$10,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,389
$6,239
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Career Networks Institute often compared to?
Career Networks Instituteis often viewed alongside schools like Concorde Career College-San Diego by visitors of our site.
What is Career Networks Institute's ranking?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 699 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For Orange County, CA public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,742 per year for in-state students and $8,379 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Orange County, CA is 74%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Orange County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.68, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Orange County, CA is FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange County. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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