Carrington College-Sacramento
- 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 1,385 students (87% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
- Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the state average of 68%.
- Carrington College-Sacramento is one of 11 community colleges within Sacramento County, CA.
- The nearest community college to Carrington College-Sacramento is San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova (5.7 miles away).
Top Placements (California)
Listed among the top community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
- Offering Breadth Programs offered
School Overview
- The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 41% over five years.
| Carrington College-Sacramento | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
| 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 | 97 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 16 | 10 |
| Total Enrollment | 1,385 students | 7,516 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 44:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,199 students | 1,613 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 186 students | 5,903 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 13% | 13% |
| % Hispanic | 20% | 37% |
| % Black | 12% | 7% |
| % White | 41% | 32% |
| % Hawaiian | 2% | - |
| % Two or more races | 7% | 3% |
| % Unknown races | 4% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.75 | 0.73 |
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| College Completion Rate | 45% | 29% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $31,100 | $34,900 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 97% | 78% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $12,218 | $9,500 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $5,700 | $5,500 |
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 96% |
Source: 2016 (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 San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova (5.7 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho CordovaPrivate, for profitn/a students | 5.70 Mi11000 Olson Drive, Suite 100
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 638-7582 5.70n/a - Kaplan College-SacramentoPrivate, for profit429 students | 6.20 Mi4330 Watt Ave., Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916)649-8168 6.20429 - Sacramento City CollegePublic23,317 students | 6.30 Mi3835 Freeport Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916)558-2111 6.3023,317 - American River CollegePublic29,133 students | 6.80 Mi4700 College Oak Dr
Sacramento, CA 95841
9164848011 6.8029,133 - Bryan College-Gold RiverPrivate, for profit85 students | 7.50 Mi2339 Gold Meadow Way, Suite 111
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916)649-2400 7.5085
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