Cost & ROI · 2026
Is Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield worth it?
Pay $51,867/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $41,472 ten years out — about 0.8× the annual cost. EduGradify value grade: D.
The ROI math, in 30 seconds
Benchmarks
Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield vs California avg vs national avg
How this school stacks up against the typical California college and the typical US college.
| Metric | Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield | California avg | National avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg net price | ▼ $51,867 | $19,903 | $18,467 |
| Median earnings 10y | ▼ $41,472 | $55,363 | $50,834 |
| Median debt | ▲ $9,500 | $17,539 | $19,694 |
| Graduation rate | ▼ 49.6% | 54.3% | 49.9% |
| Acceptance rate | — | 66% | 72.3% |
Hidden cost
What you actually pay, by family income
Net price after grants and scholarships changes a lot depending on family income. Find your bracket.
Total cost
4-year cost projection
Estimated net price each year through graduation, assuming a typical 3% annual tuition increase.
Debt math
Loan repayment scenarios
If you borrow the median $9,500 at a 6.5% federal rate, here's what each repayment plan looks like.
Debt-to-earnings: 23% of one year's median pay. Financial advisors recommend keeping student debt under 100% of expected first-year salary. You're well below that threshold.
Lifetime impact
Lifetime earnings boost vs no degree
Over a typical 40-year career, the median Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield grad earns about -$141,120 more than a high school graduate (assuming HS median ≈ $45k/yr, BLS).
Caveat: this is a population median, not a guarantee. Actual outcomes vary widely by major, career path, and individual choices. We're showing the median to set realistic expectations.
The verdict
What the numbers say about Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield
The average student at Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield pays $51,867 a year after grants and scholarships. That is above the CA average net price of $19,903.
Ten years after entry, graduates earn a median of $41,472 — below the CA median of $55,363. Weighed against what students actually pay, EduGradify models this as a standard return.
Typical graduates borrow about $9,500, roughly $103 a month on a standard ten-year plan — a manageable load at about 23% of one year's median earnings.
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Cost & ROI questions
What is the net price at Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield?
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $51,867 per year. Over four years, that adds up to roughly $207,468.
How much do Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield graduates earn a median of $41,472 per year — below the national average of $50,834. That's about 0.8× the annual net cost.
How much debt do Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield graduates take on?
Median federal loan debt at graduation is $9,500 — about $103/month on a standard 10-year repayment plan (assuming a 6.5% federal rate). 78.2% of students take federal loans.
Is Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield worth the cost?
EduGradify assigns Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield a value grade of D — top 99% on real ROI nationally. The math: pay $51,867/yr, earn $41,472/yr ten years out, ROI score of 2.00. Standard Return.
What financial aid is available at Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield?
46.3% of students receive federal Pell Grants (need-based federal aid). 78.2% take federal student loans.
How does net price change with family income at Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield?
Net price is income-adjusted — lower-income families typically pay much less. Students from families earning under $30k pay about $51,290. See the chart below for all five income bands.
How we calculate ROI
Every number on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI score = (median earnings 10 years out × 10) / (avg net price × 4). The higher the ratio, the more graduates earn per dollar invested. We then percentile-rank every US college on that score to assign letter grades A+ through D. Read the full methodology →