Santa Ana College— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$43,552
in 2021+22% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 22% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 36% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate declined by 4 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 35% | $3,500 |
| 1999 | — | — | 34% | $3,500 |
| 2000 | — | — | 34% | $3,500 |
| 2001 | — | — | 34% | $3,500 |
| 2002 | — | — | 29% | $3,500 |
| 2003 | — | — | 36% | $3,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 43% | $3,500 |
| 2005 | — | — | 36% | $3,500 |
| 2006 | — | — | 35% | $3,500 |
| 2007 | — | — | 32% | $3,500 |
| 2008 | $35,600 | — | 19% | $3,500 |
| 2009 | — | — | 24% | $3,500 |
| 2010 | $35,000 | $4,871 | 22% | $4,420 |
| 2011 | — | $2,290 | 22% | $4,500 |
| 2012 | $32,400 | $3,203 | 18% | $4,500 |
| 2013 | $32,400 | $2,900 | 23% | $4,500 |
| 2014 | $32,600 | $2,555 | 23% | $4,500 |
| 2015 | $33,800 | $4,092 | 25% | $4,750 |
| 2016 | — | $4,153 | 25% | $4,875 |
| 2017 | — | $3,926 | 23% | $4,500 |
| 2018 | — | $4,393 | 25% | $5,500 |
| 2019 | — | $4,474 | 24% | $5,500 |
| 2020 | — | $3,801 | 28% | $5,253 |
| 2021 | $43,552 | $4,745 | 29% | $5,500 |
| 2022 | — | $3,358 | 28% | — |
| 2023 | — | $1,497 | 27% | — |
| 2024 | — | $3,854 | 32% | — |
| 2025 | — | $3,133 | 31% | — |