Capstone College

Private for-profit certificate school in Pasadena, CA that costs an average of $17,601 a year after financial aid and graduates 86% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$17,601
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
86%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$41,395

Private for-profitMidsize city148 undergraduates

Cost of Capstone College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$22,694
Average net price after aid$17,601

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$15,526
$30,001–48,000$17,638
$48,001–75,000$17,647
$75,001–110,000$20,623
$110,001+$22,694

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

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate86%
First-year retention93%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$45,481
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$41,395
Rank in California (earnings)111th of 224 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$9,453
Typical monthly loan payment$107 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants44%
Students with federal loans45%

Majors and programs at Capstone College

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

Certificate programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)126$49,106$9,495
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers127$42,631$9,500
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services———

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About Capstone College

TypePrivate for-profit certificate school
LocationPasadena, CA
SettingMidsize city
Undergraduates148
Student-to-faculty ratio24 to 1
AccreditorAccrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training
Websitecapstonecollege.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Capstone College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $22,694 a year. After grants and scholarships the average student pays $17,601 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $15,526.

How much do Capstone College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $41,395 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 111th of 224 similar colleges in California.

What is Capstone College's graduation rate?

86% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 93% of first-year students return for a second year.