Brownson Technical School is a private for-profit trade school in Anaheim, California, enrolling about 307 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 89.38% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $68,767 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $30,513 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 307 100.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 89.38%
  • First-Generation Students: 63.3%
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 2.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 554

Brownson Technical School: what the data shows

Common questions about Brownson Technical School, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Brownson Technical School?

Brownson Technical School is located in Anaheim, CA (ZIP 92805).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is Brownson Technical School public or private?

Brownson Technical School is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Brownson Technical School cost?

Average net price after aid: $30,513.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$29,344
$30,001–$48,000$29,758
$48,001–$75,000$30,631
$75,001–$110,000$33,879
$110,001+$36,189

How big is Brownson Technical School?

Total enrollment: 307 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 554 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Brownson Technical School?

150%-time completion rate: 89.38%.

First-year retention: 91.4%.

What do graduates of Brownson Technical School earn?

Median earnings: $63,011 six years after entry; $68,767 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.

72.61% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Brownson Technical School known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Brownson Technical School a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 89.38%; median earnings $68,767 at 10 years; net price $30,513. 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 Brownson Technical School was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$30,513
2024 Value

In 2024 Brownson Technical School had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,513.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$122,052 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$30,513 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 Brownson Technical School.

Financial Aid by Income Level

72.61% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

71.76% 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 Brownson Technical School 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 Brownson Technical School in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$20,927
2014$21,769
2015$21,882
2016$24,799
2017$25,896
2018$28,746
2019$29,628
2020$29,963
2021$29,894
2022$31,868
2023$32,584

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

Brownson Technical School reported total enrollment of about 307 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 99% male and 98% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (73.0%), White (15.3%), and Asian (8.5%). About 72.61% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 63.3% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Brownson Technical School in 2024 is 307 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 554 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

91.4%
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 Hispanic or Latino at 73.0%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

84.25% 100% Completion Time

89.38% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 84.25% of students graduating from Brownson Technical School completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 99% male / 1% 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: Hispanic or Latino.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Brownson Technical School.

Return on Investment

$9,500 Median Student Debt

$68,767 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

13.81% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

463.42% Return on Investment

1.4 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Brownson Technical School.

Top Programs by Completions

1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 197 completions

Most popular programs at Brownson Technical School.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Brownson Technical School graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Brownson Technical School from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,726

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Brownson Technical School is a private for-profit institution located in Anaheim, CA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 307 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (73.0%), White (15.3%), Asian (8.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 89.38%. Approximately 72.61% of students receive Pell Grants. About 63.3% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Anaheim, CA 92805

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 89.38% graduation rate, Brownson Technical School demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Brownson Technical School located?

Brownson Technical School is located in Anaheim, CA.

How much does Brownson Technical School cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $30,513 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Brownson Technical School?

Brownson Technical School reports undergraduate enrollment of about 554 students, Hispanic or Latino (73.0%), White (15.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Brownson Technical School?

About 63.3% of students at Brownson Technical School are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Brownson Technical School earn?

Median earnings are $63,011 six years after entry and $68,767 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Brownson Technical School?

The 150%-time completion rate is 89.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Brownson Technical School students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.

Is Brownson Technical School public or private?

Brownson Technical School is a private for-profit institution located in Anaheim, CA.

Is Brownson Technical School an HBCU?

No. Brownson Technical School is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Brownson Technical School a tribal college?

No. Brownson Technical School is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Brownson Technical School a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Brownson Technical School reports 73.0% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is Brownson Technical School religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Brownson Technical School in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • California trade schools profile
  • Anaheim, California city profile
  • Far West regional profile
  • 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 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.