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Glendale Career College

#2270 in US ranking Glendale, CA
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Avg. aid
$4,879
Receiving aid
86%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
63%
Median salary
$42,963
1 yr after graduation

What is the history of Glendale Career College?

Glendale Career College is a private, career-focused institution in Glendale, California. Its present-day identity centers on training for healthcare occupations rather than a broad liberal-arts curriculum.

For applicants, the most useful way to assess the college's development is to compare the current catalog with the program they intend to enter. Program names, credential levels, clinical arrangements, and campus offerings can change over time; a program described in an older catalog may not be offered under the same terms to a new student.

What are the faculties and departments at Glendale Career College?

Glendale Career College organizes its education around career programs, not a conventional system of undergraduate colleges or academic faculties. Registered nursing is among the fields reflected in federal program reporting.

Applicants should identify the exact program and credential on their proposed enrollment agreement. In healthcare, similar-sounding programs can lead to different qualifications: training for a nursing support role is not the same as completing a program intended to prepare students for registered-nurse licensure. The current catalog and the relevant California licensing board are the appropriate places to check a program's curriculum, clinical requirements, approval status, and intended occupational outcome.

What is the location of Glendale Career College?

Glendale Career College is located in Glendale, California, in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Its urban setting makes travel time and the location of required clinical training practical considerations for students.

Glendale is served by regional roads and public transportation, but a workable trip to the instructional campus does not necessarily mean a workable trip to every clinical site. Before enrolling, students should ask where classes, labs, and clinical placements take place, whether schedules include early mornings or evenings, and whether they will need reliable transportation beyond their usual commute.

What is the mission and vision of Glendale Career College?

Glendale Career College's educational focus is career preparation, particularly for healthcare work. That purpose is best evaluated through the requirements and results of a specific program rather than through a general institutional claim.

Prospective students can compare the program's stated learning objectives with its courses, hands-on training, clinical hours, and any examination required for the occupation. A mission centered on employment preparation is an expression of institutional purpose; it should not be read as a promise of a job, a professional license, or a particular salary.

Glendale Career College Profile - Basic Information

Name of the institution

Glendale Career College

Level of institution

Four or more years

Control of institution

Private

Setting type

City: Midsize

Institutional Category

Degree - granting, not primarily baccalaureate or above

Institution size category

Under 1,000

School type

Four-year college

Main student body

Coeducational

Calendar system

Continuous

Foundation year

1946

Glendale Career College Accreditation

Glendale Career College is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.

Glendale Career College Programs and Degrees

iconCertificate of at least 1 year, but less than 2 years
iconAssociate's degree
iconBachelor's degree

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.