Median Earnings (1yr)
$37,356
73rd percentile (80th in CA)
Sample Size
19
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Ventura Adult and Continuing Education graduates compare to all programs nationally

Ventura Adult and Continuing Education graduates earn $37k, placing them in the 73th percentile of all accounting certificate programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Accounting certificate's programs at peer institutions in California (133 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Ventura Adult and Continuing Education$37,356
Cabrillo College$57,294
Stellar Career College$35,186$28,896$7,2480.21
Summit College$20,055$36,962$7,1770.36
CET-San Jose$14,972$16,580$6,7290.45
CET-El Centro$14,972$16,580$6,7290.45
National Median$31,684$13,0470.41

Other Accounting Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Cabrillo College
Aptos
$1,270$57,294
Stellar Career College
Modesto
$35,186$7,248
Summit College
San Bernardino
$20,055$7,177
CET-San Jose
San Jose
$14,972$6,729
CET-El Centro
El Centro
$14,972$6,729

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 Ventura Adult and Continuing Education, approximately 35% 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 19 graduates with reported earnings and 10 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.