How many students are currently enrolled at this school?

The school reports an enrollment of 41 students.

What percentage of students here receive Pell Grants?

Data shows that 55.6% of students receive Pell Grants.

What is the median earnings for the Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services program two years after completion?

The median earnings for this program are $33,281 two years after completion.

What is the reported completion rate for students at this school?

The reported completion rate is 87%.

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Central California School of Continuing Education

San Luis Obispo, California · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 41 students · Dental AssistingMedical AssistingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr

$11,840

cheaper than 49% of comparable schools

Completion rate

87%

Median debt at completion

$5,150

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$41,223

earns ~$3,481.7 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Central California School of Continuing Education is a private for-profit institution in San Luis Obispo, CA that mainly awards certificates. With an average annual net price of $11,840, it serves students seeking short-term training in dental support, medical assisting, and allied health fields. The school reports a high completion rate of 87% among its 41 enrolled students.

What to know

Typical students pay $11,840 net after aid, which leaves a median debt of $5,150 upon completion. Earnings vary by program, ranging from $26,121 for dental support services to $33,281 for medical assisting two years after finishing. The school's small size means only 41 students are enrolled in the current cohort.

Net price is 49% below the California median ($23,396) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 8% above the national median ($38,005) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	undergraduate certificate	$33,281
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	undergraduate certificate	$28,013
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions	undergraduate certificate	$26,121

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Questions students ask

How many students are currently enrolled at this school?: The school reports an enrollment of 41 students.
What percentage of students here receive Pell Grants?: Data shows that 55.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What is the median earnings for the Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services program two years after completion?: The median earnings for this program are $33,281 two years after completion.
Is this school public or private?: Central California School of Continuing Education is a private for-profit school.
What is the reported completion rate for students at this school?: The reported completion rate is 87%.

Other options in California

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
College of Alameda	Alameda	$8,496	20.9%	$42,563
Allan Hancock College	Santa Maria	$5,383	25.7%	$42,786
American Career College-Los Angeles	Los Angeles	$32,408	70.8%	$38,430
Cabrillo College	Aptos	$15,843	26%	$44,114
Cerritos College	Norwalk	$2,424	30.2%	$41,156
Chabot College	Hayward	$9,053	24.6%	$48,143

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 419183. 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.