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Folsom Lake College

Folsom, California · Public community college

Radiology & sonography programs
44%completion rate · California avg 64%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
$37,052median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$42,568median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (Accredited)
Address: 10 College Parkway, Folsom, CA 95630 · Phone: (916) 608-6572 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Folsom Lake College is a public trade/career school in Folsom, CA offering radiology and sonography programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.

Folsom Lake College has a 44.1% completion rate, below the state average of 64.2%, and median earnings of $42,568 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Folsom Lake College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used, and 16.0% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Folsom Lake College Folsom Lake College: 44.1% 44.1% California average California average: 64.2% 64.2% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Radiologic technologists and technicians$70,210$121,260$137,770

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in California (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 3 not reported not reported not reported

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

Folsom Lake College is a public community college located in Folsom, California, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used by students who qualify. The campus is best known in federal trade-program data for its radiology and sonography programs, which account for the school's tracked trade completions.

In terms of outcomes, Folsom Lake College's overall completion rate is 44.1%, which is below the state average of 64.2%. Median earnings 10 years after entry for students are reported at $42,568. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 16.0% of students receive Pell Grants, an indicator of the share of lower-income students served.

With a small undergraduate enrollment concentration in radiology and sonography training within a much larger student body of 9,414, this campus setting suggests a comprehensive community college offering a mix of short-term and longer academic pathways rather than a dedicated trade school. Whether this fits an adult career-changer depends on program length and format, which are not detailed here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcomes directly through the ACCJC and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Folsom Lake College's federally tracked trade program is in radiology and sonography, with 3 completers reported. Other academic programs may be offered but are not part of this trade-program dataset.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, Folsom Lake College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, and its status is listed as Accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 44.1%, which is below the California state average of 64.2%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (916) 608-6572 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $42,568 per the College Scorecard.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly or visit its website for current tuition figures.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Folsom Lake College is a public institution, which generally means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state as well as federal aid programs.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported in the available data. Contact the school directly for details on the radiology and sonography program timeline.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and review official outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?444219.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

This is not stated in the available data; program length and schedule details would need to be confirmed with the school to assess fit for a career-changing adult.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing and certification requirements are not reported in this dataset. Contact the school or the relevant state licensing board for radiology/sonography requirements.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Folsom Lake College at (916) 608-6572 or visit https://www.flc.losrios.edu/ for application information.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data on other nearby schools is not included in this dataset; use the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across institutions.

Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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