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Brownson Technical School
Anaheim, California · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 1110 Technology Cir Ste D, Anaheim, CA 92805 · Phone: (714) 774-9443 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Brownson Technical School is a private for-profit trade school in Anaheim, California offering HVAC training programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Brownson Technical School has an 89.4% completion rate, above the California state average of 64.2%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is $9,500 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $68,767.
Annual cost of attendance at Brownson Technical School is $36,240, and federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used. About 72.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $46,950 | $72,560 | $90,780 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in California (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 1–2 years | 189 | $46,101 | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Brownson Technical School is a private for-profit trade campus in Anaheim, California, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here because the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus focuses on a single program family, HVAC training, which accounts for its 189 program completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 307 students.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 89.4%, which is above the California state average of 64.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $68,767. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $36,240, and 72.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of low-income enrollment relative to national norms.
This campus is oriented toward students seeking focused, hands-on HVAC training rather than a broad multi-program associate-degree setting, and the concentrated program count and completer volume suggest a career-changer-friendly, single-track training environment. Prospective students should confirm current program length, schedule, and licensing requirements directly with the school by phone or website, and verify accreditation status and outcomes independently through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Any figures not listed above, such as specific program duration, are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Brownson Technical School offers HVAC training programs, with 189 completers reported in this program family.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 89.4%, which is above the California state average of 64.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $9,500 according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $68,767, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $36,240.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Brownson Technical School is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition levels and financial aid options compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (714) 774-9443 or via https://brownson.edu/ to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and check outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?110194.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The single-program, hands-on HVAC focus and enrollment size suggest a career-changer-friendly setting, though specific scheduling details are not reported here; confirm with the school directly.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to confirm what is needed for HVAC work in California.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Brownson Technical School at (714) 774-9443 or through its website at https://brownson.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby HVAC programs is not reported in this dataset; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?110194 to compare schools directly.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.