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Saddleback College

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Public30 reported subjects
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Qualifications reported by this institution

Training subjects and awards

Saddleback College reported certificate or associate-level records in the subjects below. Related awards are grouped so you can compare the options without duplicate listings.

Computer Graphics

Associate degreeCertificate (less than one academic year)

5 reported completions · CIP 11.0803 · 2024 collection

Computer Science

Associate degree

27 reported completions · CIP 11.0701 · 2024 collection

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Certificate (one to less than two academic years)Associate degreeCertificate (less than one academic year)

149 reported completions · CIP 12.0401 · 2024 collection

Information Technology

Certificate (less than one academic year)

0 reported completions · CIP 11.0103 · 2024 collection

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Certificate (one to less than two academic years)Associate degreeCertificate (less than one academic year)

22 reported completions · CIP 51.0801 · 2024 collection

Source: NCES IPEDS C2024_A. Award categories describe the reported qualification; they are not a current course timetable. Zero completions do not establish that a program has closed. A student may complete more than one award.

Program-level workforce training records

The public DOL download contains 7 program records matched to this institution. These provide more specific leads to investigate; reporting dates and current approval need verification.

Public · Mission Viejo, CA

Advanced Culinary Arts Certificate of Achievement

Saddleback College
Advanced Culinary Arts Certificate of Achievement

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Reported address
28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Historically reported educational prerequisite
No educational requirement reported · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Culinary Arts/Chef Training · CIP 12.0503
Reported delivery format
This is a hybrid or blended program providing both in-person and online instruction.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
22
Reported duration for a full-time student
104 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$1,978 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$1,819 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Public · Mission Viejo, CA

Advanced Manufacturing Certificate of Achievement

Saddleback College
Advanced Manufacturing Certificate of Achievement

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Reported address
28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician · CIP 15.0613
Reported delivery format
This is a hybrid or blended program providing both in-person and online instruction.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
19
Reported duration for a full-time student
104 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$1,702 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$1,108 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Public · Mission Viejo, CA

Applications Developer Associate of Science

Saddleback College
Applications Developer Associate of Science

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Reported address
28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Computer Programming/Programmer, General · CIP 11.0201
Reported delivery format
This is a hybrid or blended program providing both in-person and online instruction.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
31
Reported duration for a full-time student
104 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$2,760 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$2,754 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Public · Mission Viejo, CA

Certified Nurse Assistant Certificate of Completion (Hybrid)

Saddleback College
Certified Nurse Assistant Certificate of Completion

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Reported address
28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide · CIP 51.3902
Reported delivery format
This is a hybrid or blended program providing both in-person and online instruction.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
10
Reported duration for a full-time student
18 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$368 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$558 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Public · Mission Viejo, CA

General Automotive Technician Certificate of Achievement

Saddleback College
General Automotive Technician Certificate of Achievement

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Reported address
28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician · CIP 47.0604
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
20
Reported duration for a full-time student
104 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$1,794 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$3,008 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Public · Mission Viejo, CA

Health Information Technology Associate of Science (Hybrid)

Saddleback College
Health Information Technology (HIT) Degree

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Reported address
28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other · CIP 11.1099
Reported delivery format
This is a hybrid or blended program providing both in-person and online instruction.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
31
Reported duration for a full-time student
128 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$3,312 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$2,612 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Public · Mission Viejo, CA

Medical Laboratory Technician Associate of Science (Hybrid)

Saddleback College
Medical Laboratory Technician Associate of Science

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Reported address
28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician · CIP 51.1004
Reported delivery format
This is a hybrid or blended program providing both in-person and online instruction.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
31
Reported duration for a full-time student
104 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$2,760 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$2,147 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

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Put the numbers in context

Reported costs and financial aid

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Annual in-state tuition and fees$1,156AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
Annual out-of-state tuition and fees$11,860AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
Average annual net price$4,152AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25. Defined first-time, full-time aid-recipient cohort; not a personal quote.
Undergraduates receiving Pell Grants15%AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25. Historical institution-level share; not proof your course is eligible.

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release. Costs can use different reporting periods and student populations.

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Related career paths

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Sources: NCES CIP 2020–SOC 2018 crosswalk and O*NET 31.0. Some roles require additional education, work experience or licensing.

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Location and getting there

Reported institution address:
28000 Marguerite Pky, Mission Viejo, CA 92692-3635

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Evidence after education

Graduate earnings and borrowing by field

These records describe historical graduate groups. They do not measure a course’s effect on earnings, the pay of every graduate or the salary you would earn.

Institution group, broad field and credential. College Scorecard groups these figures under OPEID6 008918. This can include related campuses. Four-digit subject groups can contain several specific courses; do not treat them as results for each course above.
Explore 40 source field and credential records
Field / awardMedian earnings 1 year after completionMedian earnings 4 years after completionMedian federal student-loan debt
Computer and Information Sciences, General. 11.01 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaNot publishedSuppressed for privacyNot published
Computer Programming. 11.02 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer Programming. 11.02 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications. 11.06 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications. 11.06 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer Science. 11.07 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer Software and Media Applications. 11.08 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer Software and Media Applications. 11.08 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. 11.09 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. 11.09 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. 11.10 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. 11.10 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. 12.04 · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma$11,257Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. 12.04 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Culinary Arts and Related Services. 12.05 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Culinary Arts and Related Services. 12.05 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians. 15.05 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaNot publishedSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. 15.06 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. 15.06 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. 15.13 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. 15.13 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. 46.04 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. 46.04 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. 47.01 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. 47.01 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. 47.06 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. 47.06 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Marine Transportation. 49.03 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Health and Medical Administrative Services. 51.07 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Health and Medical Administrative Services. 51.07 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. 51.08 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. 51.08 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. 51.09 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. 51.09 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. 51.10 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. 51.10 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. 51.38 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. 51.38 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. 51.39 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Hospitality Administration/Management. 52.09 · Associate's DegreeNot publishedSuppressed for privacyNot published
Who and which years do the Scorecard measures cover?

Earnings refer to federally aided completers in the source’s working and non-enrolled population. Debt is a separate borrower cohort and excludes borrowing types outside the named measure. Different years are not a trend for the same people.

  • Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled 1 year after completing: Treasury AY2018-19, AY2019-20 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars. Variable EARN_MDN_1YR.
  • Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled 4 year after completing: Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars. Variable EARN_MDN_4YR.
  • Median Stafford and Grad PLUS loan debt disbursed at all institutions: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort. Variable DEBT_ALL_STGP_ANY_MDN.

Privacy suppression and missing values remain unavailable. They are never entered as zero. The source’s institutional group may have changed since these cohorts studied.

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Living costs & local context

Budget context for Mission Viejo city, California

Median monthly gross rent$2,8392020–2024 ACS · 2024 dollars · margin of error ±$91
Median household income$136,1232020–2024 ACS · 2024 dollars · margin of error ±$5,839
Resident population estimate92,1512020–2024 ACS · margin of error ±77
California price level110.7BEA regional price parity · 2024 · US = 100

Gross rent combines contract rent with the estimated average monthly cost of tenant-paid utilities and fuels. It describes occupied rental housing, not current asking rents, student accommodation or the cost of a room in a shared home. Household income is not an individual worker’s salary.

The state price index compares the overall price of goods and services with the national average. An index of 110.7 is approximately 10.7% above the national price level. It is context for planning, not a multiplier for a personal budget or a cost-adjusted salary.

Sources: 2024 ACS five-year public summary files, tables B25064, B19013 and B01003; BEA 2024 regional price parities. Retrieved September 9, 2026. Census place matches use a unique name within a state; school postal cities and Census boundaries are not interchangeable. Unavailable estimates are omitted.

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Other options in the area

These institutions in California share at least one broad training family. Compare the exact subjects before deciding they offer an equivalent route.

Public institution

Irvine Valley College

Irvine, CA

Beauty & wellness · Construction · Energy & utilities · Health & animal care · Manufacturing · Technology & design · Transportation

28 reported subjects

About 11 miles between reported locations, straight-line distance.

Private for-profit institution

Westcliff University

Irvine, CA

Technology & design

4 reported subjects

About 14 miles between reported locations, straight-line distance.

Private for-profit institution

Stanbridge University

Irvine, CA

Health & animal care

5 reported subjects

About 14 miles between reported locations, straight-line distance.

Private for-profit institution

Pacific College

Costa Mesa, CA

Health & animal care

2 reported subjects

About 15 miles between reported locations, straight-line distance.

Sources for this profile

Snapshot assembled September 8, 2026. IPEDS institution identifier: 122205. Read our matching, coverage and correction approach.