ATA College

Private for-profit certificate school in El Cajon, CA that costs an average of $17,259 a year after financial aid and graduates 82% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$17,259
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
82%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$33,153

Private for-profitLarge suburb80 undergraduates

Cost of ATA College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$24,332
Average net price after aid$17,259

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$16,937
$30,001–48,000$16,937
$48,001–75,000$20,634

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with ATA College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate82%
First-year retention91%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$41,645
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$33,153
Rank in California (earnings)158th of 224 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$7,598
Typical monthly loan payment$86 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants77%
Students with federal loans62%

Majors and programs at ATA College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (5)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services57$33,638$6,730
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians11——
Health and Medical Administrative Services5——
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)38——
Legal Professions and Studies, Other14——

Associate's degree programs (6)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services18——
Computer and Information Sciences———
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians2——
Criminal Justice and Corrections2——
Health and Medical Administrative Services6——
Legal Professions and Studies, Other———

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About ATA College

TypePrivate for-profit certificate school
LocationEl Cajon, CA
SettingLarge suburb
Undergraduates80
Student-to-faculty ratio18 to 1
AccreditorCouncil on Occupational Education
Websiteatacollege.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does ATA College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $24,332 a year. After grants and scholarships the average student pays $17,259 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $16,937.

How much do ATA College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $33,153 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 158th of 224 similar colleges in California.

What is ATA College's graduation rate?

82% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 91% of first-year students return for a second year.