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Santiago Canyon College
Orange, California · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 8045 E Chapman, Orange, CA 92869 · Phone: (714) 628-4900 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Santiago Canyon College is a public trade school in Orange, California offering electrician, cosmetology, and construction trades programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
Santiago Canyon College has a 47.6% completion rate, below the state average of 64.2%, with median graduate debt of $5,125 and median earnings of $44,956 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Santiago Canyon College; the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, and about 11.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | $46,800 | $76,160 | $103,000 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $35,360 | $38,660 | $49,030 |
| 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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 137 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 27 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 19 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Carpenters | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Carpenters | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 1 | 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.
About this school
Santiago Canyon College is a public trade and career school located in Orange, California. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and participates in federal Title IV programs, meaning eligible students can use FAFSA-based financial aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for their education. The campus offers 10 program families, with the highest concentrations of students in electrician schools (137 completers), cosmetology schools (47 completers), and construction trades programs (44 completers).
Federal data shows a completion rate of 47.6%, which is below the state average of 64.2% for similar programs. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $5,125, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $44,956. About 11.1% of students receive Pell Grants, an indicator of the share of lower-income students served. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
Given the program mix, this campus may suit students seeking hands-on training in trades such as electrical work, cosmetology, or construction, though specific program lengths and scheduling formats are not detailed here and should be confirmed directly with the school. Prospective students and career changers can verify accreditation status through the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and review the school's federal outcome data directly on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Santiago Canyon College offers 10 program families, with the largest numbers of completers in electrician schools (137), cosmetology schools (47), and construction trades programs (44).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior 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 student 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 47.6%, which is below the state average of 64.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $5,125, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $44,956.
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 directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Santiago Canyon College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state-funded programs, though specific cost data is not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available data; contact the school at (714) 628-4900 or visit its website for program-specific timelines.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?399212.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The presence of trade programs like electrician, cosmetology, and construction suggests hands-on career training, but specific scheduling or adult-learner services are not reported in this data, so contacting the school directly is recommended.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in the available federal data; check with the school or your state's licensing board for trade-specific requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Santiago Canyon College at (714) 628-4900 or through its website at https://www.sccollege.edu/SitePages/Home.aspx.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on other nearby schools is not included here; the College Scorecard link can be used to look up and compare similar institutions 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.