Downey Adult School
Downey, CA 90241
About Downey Adult School
Downey Adult School is a public certificate and vocational school in Downey, California, enrolling about 875 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 30.93% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $46,851 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $46,851.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Downey Adult School is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 755% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downey Adult School | — | $13,695 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| California (state median) | $8,093 | $8,343 | 287 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| 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 Downey Adult School really?
Evidence: average net price at Downey Adult School versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Downey Adult School is $13,695.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $13,695 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $5,352 above the California median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $5,005 below 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.
Downey Adult School: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Downey Adult School—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
$13,695
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $13,340 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,301 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $16,194 |
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Downey Adult School is known for
Top program completions
- Medical/Clinical Assistant171
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage76
- Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller66
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant35
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide35
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Downey Adult School a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Downey Adult School 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 Downey Adult School.
Campus
Location
Downey, CA
City / state
- ZIP
- 90241
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is 27% below the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Far West
Size
Enrollment
875
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 2,106
- Full-time share
- 83%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 35.08%
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 Downey Adult School.
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 Downey Adult School 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 Downey Adult School in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $1,896 |
| 2014 | — | — | $1,872 |
| 2015 | — | — | $3,276 |
| 2016 | — | — | $3,313 |
| 2017 | — | — | $3,460 |
| 2018 | — | — | $4,672 |
| 2019 | — | — | $8,593 |
| 2020 | — | — | $9,402 |
| 2021 | — | — | $10,652 |
| 2022 | — | — | $11,126 |
| 2023 | — | — | $13,102 |
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
Downey Adult School reported total enrollment of about 875 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 12% male and 88% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (65.9%), White (16.0%), and Asian (6.3%). About 35.08% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 67.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
83.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Downey Adult School in 2024 is 875 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,106 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
26.7%
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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
30.27% 100% Completion Time
30.93% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 30.27% of students graduating from Downey Adult School completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant: 12% male / 88% female
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 39% male / 61% female
- Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller: 9% male / 91% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Downey Adult School graduates earn a median of $46,851 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Downey Adult School.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $46,851. Average net price used in cost models: $13,695.
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 Downey Adult School graduates report median earnings of $46,851 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 Downey Adult School.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (12 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Downey Adult School.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Downey Adult School graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Downey Adult School—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,608
- California median 1.2× the median ($6,474)
- Far West median 1.1× the median ($7,030)
- U.S. median near the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Downey Adult School at a glance
Downey Adult School
Downey Adult School is a public institution in Downey, CA.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Medical/Clinical AssistantMassage Therapy/Therapeutic MassageMedical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
- Largest enrollment groups
- Hispanic or Latino65.9%White or Caucasian16.0%Asian6.3%
Schools near Downey Adult School
Other campuses in Downey, CA when available, plus nearby institutions in California.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade F) within California, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Downey Adult School located?
Downey Adult School is located in Downey, CA.
How much does Downey Adult School cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $13,695 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What explains Downey Adult School's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($13,695), completion (30.9% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($46,851). 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 Downey Adult School?
Downey Adult School reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,106 students, Hispanic or Latino (65.9%), White (16.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Downey Adult School?
About 67.7% of students at Downey Adult School are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Downey Adult School earn?
Median earnings are $35,477 six years after entry and $46,851 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Downey Adult School?
The 150%-time completion rate is 30.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Downey Adult School public or private?
Downey Adult School is a public institution located in Downey, CA.
Is Downey Adult School an HBCU?
No. Downey Adult School is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Downey Adult School a tribal college?
No. Downey Adult School is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Downey Adult School a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Downey Adult School reports 65.9% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Downey Adult School religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Downey Adult School 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
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.