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InterCoast Colleges-Rancho Cordova

Rancho Cordova, California · Private for-profit career college

Electrician schoolsHVAC schoolsMedical assistant programs
67%completion rate · California avg 64%
$10,313median debt of graduates
$39,249median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$36,089median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$30,682annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (Accredited)
Address: 9738 Lincoln Village Dr. Suite 120, Rancho Cordova, CA 95827 · Phone: (916) 714-5400 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

InterCoast Colleges-Rancho Cordova is a private for-profit trade school in Rancho Cordova, CA offering electrician, HVAC, and medical assistant programs, accredited by ACCET.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, InterCoast Colleges-Rancho Cordova has a 67.2% completion rate versus a 64.2% state average, with median graduate debt of $10,313 and median earnings of $36,089 ten years after entry.

Annual cost of attendance at InterCoast Colleges-Rancho Cordova is $30,682, federal financial aid including Pell Grants can be used, and 67.9% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
InterCoast Colleges-R… InterCoast Colleges-R…: 67.2% 67.2% California average California average: 64.2% 64.2% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Electricians$46,800$76,160$103,000
HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers$46,950$72,560$90,780
Medical assistants$39,290$49,660$61,870

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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 1–2 years 96 $33,419 $30,583 $11,469
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate, 300–899 hours 25 $32,688 $37,291 $9,500
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 8 $25,112 $23,820 $9,500

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.

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About this school

InterCoast Colleges-Rancho Cordova is a private for-profit trade school located in Rancho Cordova, California, a small city setting. It is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training, and students here can use federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants. The campus's most-awarded programs are electrician schools, HVAC schools, and medical assistant programs, with electrician training being the largest by far.

Federal data show a completion rate of 67.2%, which is near the state average of 64.2% for similar programs. Graduates who borrowed carry a median debt of $10,313, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $36,089. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $30,682, and 67.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.

Given its program mix of shorter, skills-focused trade programs rather than multi-year associate degrees, this campus may suit students seeking a direct path into electrical, HVAC, or medical assisting work, including adult career changers, though specific program lengths and schedules are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcomes directly through the school's accreditor and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling, since figures can change year to year.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

This campus offers electrician schools, HVAC schools, and medical assistant programs, with electrician training being the largest program by completions.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET), and its 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 67.2%, which is near the California state average of 64.2% for comparable programs.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $10,313, per federal Scorecard data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $36,089.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The reported annual cost of attendance is $30,682.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a private for-profit school; for-profit status can affect tuition costs and outcomes compared with public or non-profit institutions, so it's worth comparing Scorecard data carefully.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (916) 714-5400 or visit its website for details.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through ACCET and review outcome data directly on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the provided link.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The program mix of shorter, skills-focused trade programs may suit adult career changers, though the school does not report specific scheduling or format details in federal data.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm requirements for your chosen program.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can contact InterCoast Colleges-Rancho Cordova at (916) 714-5400 or through its website, https://www.intercoast.edu/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative placement or trade-specific rankings against nearby schools are not reported in federal data; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across schools.

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.

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