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Riverside County Office of Education-School of Career Education

Riverside, California · Public technical college · Training programs available:

Medical assistant programsPharmacy technician programsDental assistant schoolsCNA classes
82%completion rate · California avg 64%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
$26,450median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
not reportedmedian earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$26,764annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Council on Occupational Education (Accredited)
Address: 2100 E. Alessandro Blvd., Riverside, CA 92508 · Phone: 95182666956750 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
Sanction on record, since lifted — Jun 2025 · Warning · Council on Occupational Education; Sep 2025 · Renewal of Accreditation.
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.

Riverside County Office of Education-School of Career Education is a public trade school in Riverside, CA offering medical assistant, pharmacy technician, and dental assistant programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.

This campus reports an 81.7% completion rate versus a 64.2% state average, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median debt and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.

Annual cost of attendance at Riverside County Office of Education-School of Career Education is $26,764, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. About 86.2% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Riverside County Offi… Riverside County Offi…: 81.7% 81.7% 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)
Medical assistants$39,290$49,660$61,870
Pharmacy technicians$42,850$55,110$65,590
Dental assistants$38,790$50,110$60,670
Nursing assistants$40,110$47,630$54,800

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 and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 67 $18,313 not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 60 $18,313 not reported not reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 23 $21,219 $22,094 not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 300–899 hours 21 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

Riverside County Office of Education-School of Career Education is a public trade and career school located in Riverside, California, in a fringe rural locale. The campus is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning students can use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans to pay for training. Its top programs by completions are medical assistant programs, pharmacy technician programs, and dental assistant schools, alongside CNA classes, across four program families total.

The campus reports a completion rate of 81.7%, which is above the state average of 64.2% for comparable programs. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $26,764, and 86.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating the student body is largely low-income.

This campus appears to suit students seeking short, focused allied-health credentials such as medical assisting, pharmacy technician training, dental assisting, or CNA preparation rather than multi-year associate degrees, though specific program lengths are not stated in the data provided. Career changers should confirm program length, schedule, and cost directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, check the Council on Occupational Education and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for this institution.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

The school offers medical assistant programs, pharmacy technician programs, dental assistant schools, and CNA classes, with medical assistant programs being the largest by completions. Four program families are reported in total.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.

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

Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 86.2% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants.

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

The completion rate is 81.7%, which is above the state average of 64.2%, according to federal data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at the phone number or website listed, or check the College Scorecard for updates.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Check the College Scorecard link for possible future updates.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The reported cost of attendance is $26,764 per year.

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

This is a public school, which typically means it is government-funded and may offer lower or subsidized costs compared to for-profit institutions, though actual cost should be verified with the school.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly at its website or phone number to confirm program duration.

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

You can verify accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review reported outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the listed scorecard URL.

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

The programs offered, such as medical assisting, pharmacy technician training, dental assisting, and CNA prep, are commonly short-term allied-health credentials, though specific lengths and schedules are not stated here; confirm fit directly with the school.

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

Specific licensing or certification requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school directly to learn what credentials, if any, are tied to each program.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach the school by phone at 95182666956750 or visit its website at https://www.riversidesce.org/ for application details.

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

Comparative data with other nearby schools is not included in this listing; use the College Scorecard link to look up and compare other institutions in the area.

Other trade and career schools in Riverside, CA

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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.

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