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Premiere Career College

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Students retention rate 85%
On-time graduation rate 70%

Located in Irwindale, California, Premiere Career College is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Premiere Career College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Premiere Career College is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Premiere Career College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 85% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 67%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
The most popular programs at Premiere Career College are Sterile Processing Technology/Technician, Surgical Technology/Technologist, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping, General Office Occupations and Clerical Services. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Sterile Processing Technology/Technician

Surgical Technology/Technologist

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 62 of freshman students at Premiere Career College received on average $3,407 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,407
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 88 55% $2,435 $214,307
Other Federal Grant 95 59% $3,490 $331,532
State Grant/Scholarships 5 3% $1,829 $9,143
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 100 62% $3,407 $340,675

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Premiere Career College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Premiere Career College students is 69.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 71.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 64.7%.

69.6%

  • asian 86.4% 19 students
  • white 50.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 69.7% 62 students

Service Offerings

Premiere Career College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Premiere Career College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)