Somatic Bodywork at Downey Adult School
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Downey Adult School graduates compare to all programs nationally
Downey Adult School graduates earn $19k, placing them in the 43th percentile of all somatic bodywork certificate programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Somatic Bodywork certificate's programs at peer institutions in California (49 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downey Adult School | $19,464 | $19,422 | $10,886* | — |
| Mayfield College | $25,111 | $19,233 | $9,025* | 0.36 |
| Milan Institute-Visalia | $22,774 | $26,400 | $7,916* | 0.35 |
| Pacific College of Health and Science | $21,955 | — | $12,271* | 0.56 |
| American Career College-Ontario | $21,533 | $26,341 | $9,500* | 0.44 |
| Milan Institute-Clovis | $19,016 | $18,246 | $7,690* | 0.40 |
| National Median | $20,079 | — | $8,792* | 0.44 |
Other Somatic Bodywork Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield College Cathedral City | — | $25,111 | $9,025 |
| Milan Institute-Visalia Visalia | — | $22,774 | $7,916 |
| Pacific College of Health and Science San Diego | $10,732 | $21,955 | $12,271 |
| American Career College-Ontario Ontario | — | $21,533 | $9,500 |
| Milan Institute-Clovis Clovis | — | $19,016 | $7,690 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Downey Adult School, approximately 60% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 41 graduates with reported earnings and 14 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.