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Career Networks Institute

#2086 in US ranking Santa Ana, CA
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Avg. aid
$5,716
Receiving aid
69%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
89%
Median salary
$85,143
1 yr after graduation

What is the cost of studying for a year at Career Networks Institute?

The most useful cost comparison for Career Networks Institute is the full cost of a specific program, not tuition alone. A written estimate should separate tuition and mandatory fees from books, equipment, uniforms, required screenings, licensing-related expenses, transportation, and living costs.

Reported 2024-25 average net prices - estimated attendance costs after grant and scholarship aid, not the price charged to every student - vary by family-income category:

  • Family income of $0-$48,000: $45,157.
  • Family income of $48,001-$75,000: $49,886.
  • Family income of $75,001-$110,000: $51,663.
  • Family income above $110,000: $52,552.

These income-group averages should not be added together or treated as annual tuition. An individual's estimate depends on program length, enrollment pattern, living arrangements, and aid eligibility. In the reported aid figures, 69% of students received financial aid, while 76% had student loans; the measures may cover different reporting groups and should not be subtracted from one another. The reported average undergraduate grant award was $5,716.

Eligible students may be able to use federal grants or loans, state assistance, scholarships, or qualifying military education benefits. The practical next step is to compare the school's itemized cost-of-attendance estimate with a personalized aid offer and identify how much would have to be borrowed for the entire program, not just its first term.

What are the work-study opportunities at Career Networks Institute?

Paid work during a healthcare program is different from a required clinical placement, and neither should be assumed to be Federal Work-Study. Federal Work-Study, where offered to an eligible student, is need-based financial aid earned through an approved job rather than a discount applied automatically to tuition.

Students planning to work should ask the financial aid office whether their aid offer includes Work-Study and where eligible positions are posted. They should also check the program's weekly classroom and clinical schedule before committing to an outside job: clinical assignments can limit availability even when classroom instruction fits around work.

For career support, ask the program which services are available for résumé review, interview practice, employer introductions, and licensure preparation. Assistance with a job search is not the same as a verified job-placement outcome.

Career Networks Institute Net Price by Family Income

Average yearly cost after grants, students awarded federal aid

$0–30,000
$45,157
$30,001–48,000
$45,157
$48,001–75,000
$49,886
$75,001–110,000
$51,663
Over $110,000
$52,552

Career Networks Institute Room and Board Cost

Institution provide on-campus housing

No

Career Networks Institute Financial Aid

Undergraduate average amount

$5,716

All

$5,921

Students Receiving Financial Aid

Share of undergraduate students
69%

Career Networks Institute Grants, Loans and Debt

Students receiving Pell Grants
52%
Students with federal loans
76%
Median debt at completion
$26,615

Career Networks Institute Military and Veterans Benefits

Undergraduate average amount

$18,619

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.