Welcome to Carrington College California!
With roots that date back more than 40 years, Carrington has helped to shape the careers of thousands of students entering the health, legal and technical professions. Formerly known as Western Career College, our system of nine campuses was founded in 1967 in Sacramento, California. In 1983, Western Career College was purchased by the Education Corporation of America (EdCOA) which, in turn, was acquired by U.S. Education Corporation in 2003. In 2008 DeVry Inc., a global provider of educational services, acquired U.S. Education Corporation. Students, faculty, and administrative staff at Carrington College California are encouraged to achieve their highest potential. We strive for excellence and quality in everything we do and are committed to keeping our curriculum, teaching methods, and equipment current to meet the needs of students, faculty and the professional community.
School Name
Carrington College California
General Information
Year Founded:
1967
Accreditation:
Carrington College California is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACCJC/WASC), 10 Commercial Blvd., Ste. 204, Novato, CA 94949, 415 506 0234. WASC is an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education.
Degrees/Certificates Offered:
Certificate and Associate Degree
Majors/Programs*:
- Criminal Justice
- Dental Assisting
- Dental Hygiene
- Health Care Administration (degree completion option)
- Massage Therapy
- Medical Assisting
- Medical Billing and Coding
- Pharmacy Technology
- Registered Nursing
- Respiratory Care
- Surgical Technology (degree completion option)
- Veterinary Technology (degree completion option)
- Vocational Nursing
*Program availability varies by location
Campuses:
- Antioch, 2157 Country Hills Dr., Antioch CA 94509
- Citrus Heights, 7301 Greenback Ln., Ste. A, Citrus Heights CA 95621
- Pleasant Hill, 380 Civic Dr., Ste. 300, Pleasant Hill CA 94523
- Pomona, 901 Corporate Center Dr., Ste. 300, Pomona CA 91768
- Sacramento, 8909 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento CA 95826
- San Jose, 6201 San Ignacio Ave., San Jose CA 95119
- San Leandro, 15555 East 14th St., Ste. 500, San Leandro CA 94578
- Stockton, 1313 West Robinhood Dr., Ste. B, Stockton CA 92507