Associated Technical College-San Diego
San Diego, CA 92108-1630
About Associated Technical College-San Diego
Associated Technical College-San Diego is a private for-profit trade school in San Diego, California, enrolling about 77 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 84.44% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $26,688 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $26,688.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associated Technical College-San Diego | — | $24,674 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| California (state median) | $8,093 | $8,343 | 287 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Associated Technical College-San Diego really?
Evidence: average net price at Associated Technical College-San Diego versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Associated Technical College-San Diego is $24,674.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $24,674 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $16,331 above the California median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $4,621 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Associated Technical College-San Diego: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Associated Technical College-San Diego—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Avg. net price
$24,674
Student outcomes
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
Is Associated Technical College-San Diego a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Associated Technical College-San Diego is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Associated Technical College-San Diego.
Campus
Location
San Diego, CA
City / state
- ZIP
- 92108-1630
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is 23% above the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Far West
Size
Enrollment
77
Total enrollment
Student aid
Debt & aid
$9,500
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 89.39%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Associated Technical College-San Diego.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Associated Technical College-San Diego was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Associated Technical College-San Diego in that year.
Multi-year history is not in this profile yet. It is added when the institution cost history CSV has been collected and merged into school JSON.
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Associated Technical College-San Diego reported total enrollment of about 77 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 49% male and 51% female. About 89.39% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
N/A% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Associated Technical College-San Diego in 2024 is 77 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
84.44% 100% Completion Time
84.44% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 84.44% of students graduating from Associated Technical College-San Diego completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Associated Technical College-San Diego graduates earn a median of $26,688 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Associated Technical College-San Diego.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $26,688. Median federal loan debt: $9,500. Average net price used in cost models: $24,674.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Associated Technical College-San Diego graduates report median earnings of $26,688 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Associated Technical College-San Diego.
Program completion data is not available for this institution.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Associated Technical College-San Diego graduates.
Associated Technical College-San Diego at a glance
Associated Technical College-San Diego
Associated Technical College-San Diego is a private for-profit institution in San Diego, CA.
Schools near Associated Technical College-San Diego
Other campuses in San Diego, CA when available, plus nearby institutions in California.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C-) within California, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Associated Technical College-San Diego located?
Associated Technical College-San Diego is located in San Diego, CA.
How much does Associated Technical College-San Diego cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $24,674 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What explains Associated Technical College-San Diego's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($24,674), completion (84.4% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($26,688). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Associated Technical College-San Diego?
Associated Technical College-San Diego reports total enrollment of about 77 students in federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Associated Technical College-San Diego earn?
Median earnings are $22,561 six years after entry and $26,688 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Associated Technical College-San Diego?
The 150%-time completion rate is 84.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Associated Technical College-San Diego students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.
Is Associated Technical College-San Diego public or private?
Associated Technical College-San Diego is a private for-profit institution located in San Diego, CA.
Is Associated Technical College-San Diego an HBCU?
No. Associated Technical College-San Diego is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Associated Technical College-San Diego a tribal college?
No. Associated Technical College-San Diego is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Associated Technical College-San Diego religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Associated Technical College-San Diego in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- California college profile
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- California trade schools profile
- San Diego, California city profile
- Far West regional profile
- Urban (City) college profile
- Campus-setting profiles
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in California
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.