Is Brownson Technical School public or private?

The school is classified as a private for-profit institution.

How many students receive Pell Grants?

72.6% of students at this school receive Pell Grants.

What is the completion rate for students here?

The reported completion rate is 87.1%.

What are typical earnings 10 years after entry?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $68,767.

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Brownson Technical School

Anaheim, California · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 307 students · HVAC

Avg net price / yr

$30,513

cheaper than 4% of comparable schools

Completion rate

87.1%

Median debt at completion

$9,500

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$68,767

earns ~$2,253.7 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Brownson Technical School is a private for-profit institution in Anaheim, CA that awards certificates mainly in heating, air conditioning, ventilation, and refrigeration maintenance. With 307 enrolled students, it serves adults seeking specialized trade training without on-the-job experience requirements. The school's typical annual net price after aid is $30,513.

What to know

The median student debt at completion is $9,500, which is lower than the average annual net price of $30,513 reported for students. An 87.1% completion rate suggests most enrolled students finish their program. Ten years after entry, typical median earnings are reported at $68,767.

Net price is 14% above the California median ($26,871) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 85% above the national median ($37,234) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)	undergraduate certificate	not reported

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Questions students ask

Is Brownson Technical School public or private?: The school is classified as a private for-profit institution.
How many students receive Pell Grants?: 72.6% of students at this school receive Pell Grants.
What is the typical student debt upon completion?: The median student debt at completion is $9,500.
What is the completion rate for students here?: The reported completion rate is 87.1%.
What are typical earnings 10 years after entry?: Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $68,767.

Other options in California

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
CET-San Jose	San Jose	$16,101	79.6%	$32,986
CET-Colton	Colton	$14,634	68.7%	$32,986
Institute for Business and Technology	San Jose	$27,207	83%	$38,015
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia	Visalia	$27,854	52.2%	$38,317
San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield	Bakersfield	$23,351	58.1%	$38,317
Charles A Jones Career and Education Center	Sacramento	$16,605	66.7%	$41,047

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 110194. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.