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Summit College

San Bernardino, California · Private for-profit career college

Electrician schoolsWelding schoolsMedical assistant programsCNA classes
62%completion rate · California avg 64%
$7,600median debt of graduates
$43,362median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$40,187median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$33,244annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (Accredited)
Address: 804 E Brier Dr, San Bernardino, CA 92408 · Phone: 90942289503270 · 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.

Summit College is a private for-profit trade school in San Bernardino, California, offering electrician, welding, and medical assistant programs, accredited by ACCET.

Summit College's completion rate is 62.2%, near the California state average of 64.2%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is $7,600, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,187.

Attending Summit College costs about $33,244 per year, and the school accepts federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 69.0% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Summit College Summit College: 62.2% 62.2% 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
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$44,520$58,060$70,400
Medical assistants$39,290$49,660$61,870
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
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 300–899 hours 260 $35,529 not reported $7,600
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 226 $33,746 $35,487 $7,600
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 35 $24,714 $17,652 $8,405
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, under 300 hours 29 $38,590 $36,668 $17,492

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

Summit College is a private for-profit trade and career school in San Bernardino, California, accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training and approved to accept federal financial aid (Title IV). The campus enrolls about 989 undergraduate students and awards credentials across four program families, with its top programs being electrician schools, welding schools, and medical assistant programs.

According to federal data, Summit College's completion rate is 62.2%, near the California state average of 64.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $7,600, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,187. The annual cost of attendance is $33,244, and 69.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.

This campus may suit students seeking focused, skills-based training in trades such as electrical work, welding, or medical assisting rather than a traditional degree path; program length and schedule details are not reported for this campus in federal data, so career changers should confirm scheduling directly with the school. Prospective students can verify accreditation status and outcomes through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard or by contacting Summit College directly.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Summit College offers four program families, with the top programs being electrician schools, welding schools, and medical assistant programs.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, Summit College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.

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

Yes, Summit College participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.

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

The completion rate is 62.2%, which is near the California state average of 64.2%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates of Summit College carry a median debt of $7,600, per federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are $40,187, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is $33,244.

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

Summit College is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs and financial aid options compared to public or non-profit institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact Summit College directly to confirm program durations.

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

You can verify accreditation and review federal outcome data through the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?400080.

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

The school offers focused trade programs such as electrician, welding, and medical assistant training, which may suit career changers, though scheduling details are not reported in federal data and should be confirmed with the school.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Summit College by phone at 90942289503270 or visit their website at https://www.summitcollege.edu/ for application details.

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

Comparative data on nearby trade schools is not reported in this dataset; consult the College Scorecard to compare similar programs in the area.

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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