Trade and career programs at Carrington College-Sacramento
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 459 | $35,735 | $41,267 | $10,044 |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 338 | $37,058 | $42,042 | $11,195 |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Certificate | 110 | $36,505 | $41,061 | $11,270 |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Associate degree | 108 | $75,208 | $83,986 | $25,603 |
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 66 | $58,938 | $75,305 | $17,375 |
| LPN and CNA | Associate degree | 56 | $70,686 | $112,176 | $19,872 |
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 5 | $66,213 | $60,704 | $27,813 |
| Medical billing and coding | Associate degree | 1 | $41,396 | $47,397 | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | $20,000 |
Carrington College-Sacramento cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $22,626 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $51,198 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $46,644 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $46,294 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $47,033 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $46,483 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $48,591 |
| Over $110,000 | $49,801 |
Program prices often differ from the school-wide figure, and tools, uniforms or licensing exams can add to them. Ask the school for the full price of the program you want.
Outcomes and students
- Former students earned a median of $46,253 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $12,125 in federal student loans.
- 64% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Carrington College-Sacramento cost?
Tuition and fees are $22,626 a year (2025-26). After grants, aided students paid an average net price of $46,644 in 2024-25.
How much do Carrington College-Sacramento graduates earn?
Dental assisting and hygiene associate degree graduates had the highest median earnings of the programs we track: $75,208 one year after finishing.
Is Carrington College-Sacramento accredited?
Carrington College-Sacramento is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- Charles A Jones Career and Education Center, Sacramento: $25,100 a year
- Federico Beauty Institute, Sacramento: $16,750 a year
- Independent Training & Apprenticeship Program, Sacramento: $17,895 a year
- MIXED Institute of Cosmetology & Barber, Sacramento: $16,000 a year
- MTI College, Sacramento: $19,520 a year
- My Le's Beauty College, Sacramento: $2,900 a year
More: all trade schools in California · Carrington College-Sacramento on the College Scorecard
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.