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Vista Adult School
Vista, California · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 510 Sunset Drive, Vista, CA 92081 · Phone: (760) 758-7122 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Vista Adult School is a public trade school in Vista, California offering medical billing & coding, phlebotomy, and construction trades programs.
Federal outcome data is not reported for this campus, though the state average completion rate for similar programs is 64.2%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost is not reported in federal data; contact Vista Adult School for current tuition. This campus does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical records specialists | $43,800 | $61,810 | $80,630 |
| Phlebotomists | $45,490 | $56,040 | $62,790 |
| Construction laborers | $40,950 | $60,270 | $78,520 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $42,850 | $55,110 | $65,590 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $37,380 | $64,500 | $81,040 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical billing & coding programs | Certificate, under 300 hours | 45 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Phlebotomy classes | Certificate, under 300 hours | 31 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Construction trades programs | Certificate, under 300 hours | 29 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical billing & coding programs | Certificate, under 300 hours | 23 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pharmacy technician programs | Certificate, under 300 hours | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical billing & coding programs | Certificate, under 300 hours | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary & pastry schools | Certificate, under 300 hours | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary & pastry schools | Certificate, under 300 hours | 2 | 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
Vista Adult School is a public trade and career-training campus in Vista, California, serving a large suburb setting. Federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) does not apply here, since the school's Title IV status is listed as No. Accreditation status for this campus was not found in the DAPIP federal database. Across 8 program families, the school's most-completed offerings are medical billing & coding programs, phlebotomy classes, and construction trades programs, with 170 trade completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 1,426.
On outcomes, the state average completion rate for comparable programs is 64.2%, but this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates, median earnings 10 years after entry, annual cost of attendance, and the share of students receiving Pell Grants are also not reported for this campus in federal data.
Because Vista Adult School does not participate in Title IV federal aid, it may suit students who can pay out of pocket or who are seeking short, focused workforce training such as medical billing & coding, phlebotomy, or construction trades rather than a federally-funded associate degree path. Career changers considering this option should verify program length, cost, and current accreditation directly with the school by phone or website, and check the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for any updated federal data before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Vista Adult School offers 8 program families, with the most-completed being medical billing & coding programs, phlebotomy classes, and construction trades programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Accreditation status for this campus was not found in the DAPIP federal database. Contact the school directly at (760) 758-7122 or visit its website to confirm current accreditation.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
No, this campus's Title IV status is listed as No, meaning federal financial aid such as FAFSA or Pell Grants cannot be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's own completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate for comparable programs is 64.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Check the College Scorecard link for any future updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in 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 directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Vista Adult School is a public institution, which typically means it is operated with government oversight rather than for private profit, though it does not participate in Title IV aid here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for details on program schedules and duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can check the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the provided link, or contact Vista Adult School directly by phone at (760) 758-7122 or via its website.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers short-format workforce programs like phlebotomy and medical billing & coding, which may suit adults seeking focused, non-degree career training, though specific program length and format are not detailed in this data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Vista Adult School at (760) 758-7122 or through its website at https://vistaadultschool.org/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; use the College Scorecard link to look up other institutions offering similar programs.
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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.