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Mt San Antonio College

Walnut, California · Public community college

Radiology & sonography programsAviation maintenance (A&P) schoolsCulinary & pastry schoolsWelding schoolsEMT & paramedic trainingConstruction trades programs
45%completion rate · California avg 64%
$5,880median debt of graduates
$34,928median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$46,283median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges | Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (Accredited)
Address: 1100 N Grand Ave, Walnut, CA 91789 · Phone: (909) 274-7500 · 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.

Mt San Antonio College is a public trade school in Walnut, California, offering radiology, aviation maintenance, and culinary programs, accredited by ACEN, ACCJC, and JRCERT.

Mt San Antonio College has a 44.7% completion rate, below the California average of 64.2%, with median graduate debt of $5,880 and median earnings of $46,283 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Mt San Antonio College; the school participates in Title IV federal aid, and about 35.2% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Mt San Antonio College Mt San Antonio College: 44.7% 44.7% 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)
Radiologic technologists and technicians$70,210$121,260$137,770
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians$53,860$86,100$99,650
Chefs and head cooks$37,380$64,500$81,040
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$44,520$58,060$70,400
Emergency medical technicians$38,740$46,380$59,180
Construction laborers$40,950$60,270$78,520

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
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 22 $67,750 $65,889 not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 21 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 20 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 19 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 12 not reported not reported not reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Associate degree 9 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 9 not reported not reported not reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Certificate, 300–899 hours 8 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 8 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 8 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Associate degree 7 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Associate degree 7 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 1–2 years 6 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 4 $67,750 $65,889 not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 4 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 3 not reported 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.

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About this school

Mt San Antonio College is a public trade and career campus in Walnut, California, located in a large suburb. It participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help cover costs. The college holds accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Among its 16 program families, the campus most commonly awards credentials in radiology and sonography, aviation maintenance (A&P), and culinary and pastry arts, alongside welding, EMT training, and construction trades.

Federal data show a completion rate of 44.7%, which is below the state average of 64.2%. Graduates who borrowed carried a median debt of $5,880, and median earnings 10 years after entry were $46,283. About 35.2% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.

With 167 trade program completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 26,140, the campus serves a large, varied student body. The mix of shorter certificate-style programs (culinary, welding, EMT) alongside longer technical tracks (radiology, aviation maintenance) may suit both first-time students and adult career changers, though specific program lengths are not detailed here. Prospective students should confirm current accreditation status directly with the listed accreditors and review verified outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Mt San Antonio College offers 16 program families, most commonly radiology and sonography, aviation maintenance (A&P), and culinary and pastry arts, along with welding, EMT training, and construction trades.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 44.7%, which is below the California state average of 64.2%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carried a median debt of $5,880, according to federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry were $46,283, per federal data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (909) 274-7500 or visit its website for current tuition figures.

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

This is a public school, which typically means lower published costs for state residents and eligibility for state and federal aid programs.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm program duration for a specific track.

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

You can confirm accreditation status with the listed accreditors and review verified federal outcome data at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?119164.

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

Specific licensing or certification requirements are not reported in the data provided; contact the school to learn what credentials a given program prepares you for.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Mt San Antonio College at (909) 274-7500 or through its website, https://www.mtsac.edu/.

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

Comparative data on nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across campuses.

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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