Somatic Bodywork at California Healing Arts College

Earning $11,231 one year after graduation—barely minimum wage—this program ranks in just the 10th percentile among California's 49 somatic bodywork programs. The state median for this field is $18,613, meaning typical graduates elsewhere in California earn 66% more. Even the lowest-ranked program among the top five in California pays nearly double what graduates here report earning. While the debt load of $9,500 appears modest in absolute terms, it represents nearly a full year's worth of post-graduation income, creating a challenging repayment scenario.

The small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could shift with more data, but the gap between this program and competitors is too wide to dismiss. With 85% of students receiving Pell grants, most families here are counting on meaningful income gains that don't appear to be materializing. Compare this to Mayfield College's somatic bodywork graduates earning $25,111, more than double this figure.

For parents considering this program: the combination of bottom-decile earnings and debt equal to nearly a year's income creates substantial financial risk. Even accounting for data uncertainty, your child would need exceptional circumstances to justify choosing this over higher-performing alternatives within the same California market.