Ventura Adult and Continuing Education
Ventura Adult and Continuing Education is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Ventura, CA. It offers 15 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (11/5/2013 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Ventura Adult and Continuing Education is Medical/Clinical Assistant and the 2025 tuition and fees is $7,050. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Medical/Clinical Assistant programs ($16,239). The length of the program is 1,120 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 8 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Ventura Adult and Continuing Education.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $7,050 | $1,473 | 1,120 Hours | 8 Months | $16,239 |
| 2 | Network and System Administration/Administrator | $8,370 | $1,261 | 1,330 Hours | 10 Months | $15,670 |
| 3 | Accounting | $5,730 | $1,584 | 910 Hours | 7 Months | $13,574 |
| 4 | Business Administration, Management and Operations (other) | $7,710 | $1,899 | 1,225 Hours | 9 Months | $22,782 |
| 5 | Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | $4,630 | $754 | 735 Hours | 5 Months | $14,974 |
| 6 | Network and System Administration/Administrator | $7,050 | $810 | 1,120 Hours | 8 Months | $15,670 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 74 students attended Ventura Adult and Continuing Education in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 10 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 1 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 4 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 18 (full-time) and 14 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Ventura Adult and Continuing Education is 97% and the retention rate is 100% at the school.
| Student Population | 74 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 97% |
| Number of Faculty | 11 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Ventura Adult and Continuing Education is $7,050
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
91% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,471 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $7,050 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,473 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $19,632 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $6,160 |
| Average Financial Amount | $4,471 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Ventura Adult and Continuing Education offers 15 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 62 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 5 | 0 | 21 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 10 | 0 | 41 |
| Total | 15 | 0 | 62 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Ventura Adult and Continuing Education are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 62 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 21 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 41 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 1 completers |
| Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 15 completers |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 12 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | ✕ | 3 |
| Business | ✕ | 5 completers |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 2 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✕ | 3 |
| Total | 21 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Communication and Journalism | ✕ | 2 completers |
| Radio and Television | ✕ | 0 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | ✕ | 2 |
| Communications Technologies | ✕ | 3 completers |
| Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | ✕ | 3 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 9 completers |
| Network and System Administration/Administrator | ✕ | 9 |
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 8 completers |
| Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Electronics CAD/CADD | ✕ | 1 |
| 3-D Modeling and Design Technology/Technician | ✕ | 7 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 4 completers |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 4 |
| Business | ✕ | 15 completers |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 3 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (other) | ✕ | 3 |
| Accounting | ✕ | 9 |
| Total | 41 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 74 students have enrolled into Ventura Adult and Continuing Education. By gender, 33 male and 41 female students are attending the school.
There are 22 White (29.73%), 6 Black/African American (8.11%), 37 Hispanic (50.00%), 8 Asian (10.81%), and 38 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 74 | 33 | 41 |
| American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Black/African American | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 37 | 14 | 23 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 22 | 11 | 11 |
| Two More | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Un-Known | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 5200 Valentine Rd, Ventura, CA
- 805-289-1744
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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