Santa Ana College

What are the graduation rates for students at Santa Ana College?

Santa Ana College's reported overall graduation rate is 31% in the 2024-25 IPEDS figures. For a community college, this type of federal completion measure focuses on a defined entering cohort - typically first-time, full-time students completing within 150% of the normal time for their program - rather than everyone who takes classes.

That distinction is consequential at a college attended by transfer-seeking, part-time, and returning students. The rate should not be read as the share of all Santa Ana College students who eventually earn a credential, nor does it by itself capture every student who transfers before graduating. It is best used alongside program requirements, course availability, and transfer outcomes when assessing a particular academic path.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Santa Ana College?

Employment and earnings after Santa Ana College depend heavily on the credential, occupation, local labor market, and whether a student continues to a four-year degree. A single college-wide salary would conceal those differences.

When comparing federal field-of-study earnings measures, students should check the credential level, the population included, and how long after completion income was measured. Such figures may cover only graduates with earnings captured in the underlying records, and a small program may not support a useful public estimate. A program's licensing eligibility, completion requirements, and likely job duties can therefore be as important as an earnings statistic. Career counseling and job-search assistance are services, not evidence that a particular salary or job offer will follow.