Career Development Institute Inc Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Career Development Institute Inc is a private for-profit trade school in Los Angeles, California, enrolling about 172 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 79.41% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $62,209 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $25,919 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 172 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 79.41%
- First-Generation Students: 46.3%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 4.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 282
Career Development Institute Inc: what the data shows
Common questions about Career Development Institute Inc, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Career Development Institute Inc?
Career Development Institute Inc is located in Los Angeles, CA (ZIP 90035).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Career Development Institute Inc public or private?
Career Development Institute Inc is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Career Development Institute Inc cost?
Average net price after aid: $25,919.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $24,379 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $27,366 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $27,521 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $27,399 |
| $110,001+ | $32,350 |
How big is Career Development Institute Inc?
Total enrollment: 172 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 282 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Career Development Institute Inc?
150%-time completion rate: 79.41%.
What do graduates of Career Development Institute Inc earn?
Median earnings: $38,808 six years after entry; $62,209 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $16,873.
67.71% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Career Development Institute Inc known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (110 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Career Development Institute Inc a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 79.41%; median earnings $62,209 at 10 years; net price $25,919. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Career Development Institute Inc was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$25,919
2024 Value
In 2024 Career Development Institute Inc had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,919.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$103,676 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$25,919 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Career Development Institute Inc.
Financial Aid by Income Level
67.71% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
70.49% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Career Development Institute Inc was 0.00%.
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 Career Development Institute Inc in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2014–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | — | $20,757 |
| 2015 | — | — | $22,738 |
| 2016 | — | — | $20,746 |
| 2017 | — | — | $21,860 |
| 2018 | — | — | $20,129 |
| 2019 | — | — | $21,749 |
| 2020 | — | — | $22,665 |
| 2021 | — | — | $24,767 |
| 2022 | — | — | $22,303 |
| 2023 | — | — | $21,412 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Career Development Institute Inc reported total enrollment of about 172 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 16% male and 84% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (43.6%), Hispanic or Latino (36.6%), and White (9.3%). About 67.71% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Career Development Institute Inc in 2024 is 172 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 282 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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 43.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
79.41% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Career Development Institute Inc completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 18% male / 82% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Career Development Institute Inc.
Return on Investment
$16,873 Median Student Debt
$62,209 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
27.12% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
500.03% Return on Investment
2.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Career Development Institute Inc.
Top Programs by Completions
1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 110 completions
Most popular programs at Career Development Institute Inc.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Career Development Institute Inc graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Career Development Institute Inc from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,067
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Career Development Institute Inc is a private for-profit institution located in Los Angeles, CA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Enrollment is approximately 172 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (43.6%), Hispanic or Latino (36.6%), White (9.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 79.41%. Approximately 67.71% of students receive Pell Grants. About 46.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Los Angeles, CA 90035
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Career Development Institute Inc provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Career Development Institute Inc located?
Career Development Institute Inc is located in Los Angeles, CA.
How much does Career Development Institute Inc cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $25,919 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Career Development Institute Inc?
Career Development Institute Inc reports undergraduate enrollment of about 282 students, Black or African American (43.6%), Hispanic or Latino (36.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Career Development Institute Inc?
About 46.3% of students at Career Development Institute Inc are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Career Development Institute Inc earn?
Median earnings are $38,808 six years after entry and $62,209 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Career Development Institute Inc?
The 150%-time completion rate is 79.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Career Development Institute Inc students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $16,873.
Is Career Development Institute Inc public or private?
Career Development Institute Inc is a private for-profit institution located in Los Angeles, CA.
Is Career Development Institute Inc an HBCU?
No. Career Development Institute Inc is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Career Development Institute Inc a tribal college?
No. Career Development Institute Inc is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Career Development Institute Inc a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Career Development Institute Inc reports 36.6% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Career Development Institute Inc religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Career Development Institute Inc 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
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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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.