Is this school public or private?

The Institute for Business and Technology is a private for-profit school.

How many students receive Pell Grants here?

Reported data shows 44.2% of students receive Pell Grants.

What programs are offered and at what credential level?

Programs include undergraduate certificates in HVAC, electrical installation, medical assisting, somatic bodywork, and health administration, plus associate degrees in allied health diagnostic professions and computer/IT administration.

What do HVAC graduates typically earn?

The median earnings for Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology graduates two years after completion are $53,108.

What is the completion rate?

The school reports a completion rate of 83%.

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Institute for Business and Technology

San Jose, California · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 765 students · HVACElectricianElectrical LinemanMedical AssistingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr

$27,207

cheaper than 10% of comparable schools

Completion rate

83%

Median debt at completion

$7,853

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$38,015

earns ~$1,397.3 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Institute for Business and Technology in San Jose, CA is a private for-profit school that mainly awards certificates. It serves adult students seeking training in trades like HVAC, electrical work, and allied health fields.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $27,207, which results in a median student debt of $7,853 at completion. The school reports an 83% completion rate, and graduates in the HVAC program typically earn a median of $53,108 two years after finishing.

Net price is 1% above the California median ($26,871) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 2% above the national median ($37,234) for comparable schools.

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44.2% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for HVAC programs in California.

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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	$53,108
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers	undergraduate certificate	$35,123
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	undergraduate certificate	$27,584
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	associate degree	not reported
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services	undergraduate certificate	$29,685
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	associate degree	not reported
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported

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Questions students ask

Is this school public or private?: The Institute for Business and Technology is a private for-profit school.
How many students receive Pell Grants here?: Reported data shows 44.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What programs are offered and at what credential level?: Programs include undergraduate certificates in HVAC, electrical installation, medical assisting, somatic bodywork, and health administration, plus associate degrees in allied health diagnostic professions and computer/IT administration.
What do HVAC graduates typically earn?: The median earnings for Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology graduates two years after completion are $53,108.
What is the completion rate?: The school reports a completion rate of 83%.

Other options in California

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Brownson Technical School	Anaheim	$30,513	87.1%	$68,767
CET-San Jose	San Jose	$16,101	79.6%	$32,986
CET-Colton	Colton	$14,634	68.7%	$32,986
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 115931. 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.