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Charles A Jones Career and Education Center

Sacramento, California · public · mainly awards certificates · 91 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)

Avg net price / yr
$16,605
cheaper than 14% of comparable schools
Completion rate
66.7%
Median debt at completion
$5,512
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$41,047
earns ~$2,472 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Charles A Jones Career and Education Center is a public school in Sacramento, CA that mainly awards certificates. With 91 students, it offers training in trades like HVAC, medical assisting, and precision metal working. Data from the U.S. Department of Education shows typical outcomes for graduates.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $16,605, while the median student debt at completion is $5,512. Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $41,047. The completion rate is 66.7%, and 47.9% of students received Pell Grants.

Net price is 117% above the California median ($7,653) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 7% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationundergraduate certificatenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Legal Support Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

How much does it typically cost per year?
The average annual net price after aid is $16,605.
What programs are available?
The school offers undergraduate certificates in Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology, Precision Metal Working, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Practical Nursing, Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Industrial Production Technologies, Legal Support Services, and Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services, plus one more program.
What are the typical earnings 10 years after graduation?
The median earnings 10 years after entry are reported as $41,047.
How many students complete the program?
The completion rate is reported as 66.7%.
How large is the student body?
There are 91 students enrolled at this school.

Other options in California

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Allan Hancock CollegeSanta Maria$5,38325.7%$42,786
American River CollegeSacramento$7,99924.6%$40,162
Antelope Valley Community College DistrictLancaster$3,86029.1%$36,526
Bakersfield CollegeBakersfield$14,62125.9%$37,291
Barstow Community CollegeBarstow$12,77319.5%$35,104
Butte CollegeOroville$5,52036.3%$41,810
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 123493. 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.