Carrington College-Sacramento
Tel:
(916) 361-1660
- The mission of Western Career College is to provide education in the majors and disciplines of health, legal and technical fields of study, that lead to an Associate in Science Degree and/or a Certificate of Achievement. Western Career College is committed to a skills-based approach to education, and strives to identify and support the achievement of student-learning outcomes throughout its institution and learning community.
School Highlights
Carrington College-Sacramento serves 1,214 students (86% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 45:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 75%.
Top Rankings
Carrington College-Sacramento ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
School Overview
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Carrington College-Sacramento | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private for-profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 55 staff | 149 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 12 | 11 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 46% | 76% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $11,247 | $10,063 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $5,500 | $5,751 |
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 91% |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- The Western Career College philosophy is centered on outcome-based learning. The College's focus on retention, placement, and job performance results in graduates who are highly qualified and motivated employees. The communities served by the College benefit from this focus on outcome-based learning and the College's ability to adapt to its changing needs. Established in 1967, Western Career College has helped thousands of students with busy lives achieve their career goals and obtain a higher level of success through education. Western Career College is a subsidiary of U.S. Education Corporation, one of the nation's leading providers of career training. Western Career College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Secretary of Education. Western Career College is a leading provider of career training in the areas of health care, graphics design and criminal justice.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Carrington College-Sacramento is Asher College (3.3 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Asher CollegePrivate for-profit596 students | 3.30 Mi1215 Howe Ave Suite 101
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 649-9600 3.30596 - San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho CordovaPrivate, for profit113 students | 5.60 Mi11000 Olson Drive, Suite 100
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 638-7582 5.60113 - Sacramento City CollegePublic21,379 students | 6.30 Mi3835 Freeport Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 558-2111 6.3021,379 - 31,366 students | 6.60 Mi4700 College Oak Dr
Sacramento, CA 95841
(916) 484-8011 6.6031,366 - MTI CollegePrivate for-profit787 students | 7.50 Mi5221 Madison Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95841
(916) 339-1500 7.50787
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