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Brownson Technical School

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Students retention rate 88%
On-time graduation rate 77%

Located in Anaheim, California, Brownson Technical School is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Brownson Technical School 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.

Brownson Technical School is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, 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.

Brownson Technical School boasts an impressive student retention rate of 88% , 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 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Tuition & Fees

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Brownson Technical School was $30,080. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Brownson Technical School net price calculator

$30,080

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in California and nationwide.

California's average $10,382
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Brownson Technical School for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $30,080 $556 (2%) $29,160 $29,272 $30,622 $34,411 $34,514
2021 $29,524 $257 $29,256 $29,085 $30,946 $34,729 $35,178
2020 $29,267 $1,070 (4%) $28,834 $29,823 $30,275 $33,667 $33,721
2019 $28,197 $2,822 (11%) $27,893 $29,401 $29,697 $32,568 $32,011
2018 $25,375 $1,068 (4%) $25,112 $26,004 $26,849 $30,405 $30,676
2017 $24,307 $2,827 (13%) $24,121 $24,457 $25,645 $29,689 $29,569
2016 $21,480 $243 (1%) $21,499 $21,094 $22,960 $26,940 $26,641
2015 $21,723 $1,106 (5%) $21,297 $22,016 $22,126 $26,340 $26,521
2014 $20,617 -- $20,526 $20,871 $20,840 $25,813 $26,313

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Brownson Technical School during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 78 of freshman students at Brownson Technical School received on average $6,403 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.

$6,403
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 178 77% $5,725 $1,018,962
Other Federal Grant 179 78% $6,403 $1,146,064
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 179 78% $6,403 $1,146,064

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 73% of freshman students at Brownson Technical School received $8,288 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,288
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 169 73% $8,288 $1,400,665
Private Loans 165 72% $4,640 $765,618
Total Loans 195 85% $11,109 $2,166,283

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$16,694
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Brownson Technical School sorted by popularity.

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 142

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 142 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 203 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 157 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 176 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

86.7%

Dropout Rate

Out of 203 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 27 students dropped out of the school.

13.3%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Brownson Technical School is greatly skewed towards men students, with 99.6% of undergraduate students being men and 0.4% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 241, with 1 women and 240 men.

  • men 99.6% 240 students
  • women 0.4% 1 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 23% 55 students
  • 22-24 17% 41 students
  • 30-34 17% 41 students
  • 20-21 13% 31 students
  • 18-19 10% 24 students
  • 40-49 9% 21 students
  • 35-39 5% 13 students
  • 50-64 4% 9 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Brownson Technical School provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Brownson Technical School offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational