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Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts — ROI, Cost & Payback

Private for-profit · San Jose, CA · 3,421 students

The verdict

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts charges a net price of $32,427/yr after aid — a 4-year total of $129,708. Graduates earn a median $66,844 ten years after entry, $18,484/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline, clearing the total in 7 years — a 20-year net return of $239,972, a solid payback. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

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Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts's 7-year payback ranks #618 of 1,280 US colleges we track — better ROI than 52% of them, and #85 of 334 in California.

Better ROI than 52% of US colleges#618 of 1,280
Weakest ROIStrongest ROI
$32,427
Net price / yr
Scorecard, 2026
$66,844
Median earnings, 10 yrs
Scorecard, 2026
7 yrs
Payback
Our math, 2026
Admission rate
Scorecard, 2026
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts: cost, earnings and payback
MeasureValueSource
Net price (after aid)$32,427/yrScorecard, 2026
Total net cost (4 yrs)$129,708our math
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry$66,844Scorecard, 2026
Earnings premium over HS baseline$18,484/yrour math
Median debt (completers)$17,317Scorecard, 2026
Payback7 yrsour math
20-year net return$239,972our math

College Scorecard (2026 release), institution-level · payback and returns are our math.

The arithmetic, on Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts's own numbers. Net price $32,427 × 4 years = $129,708 total. Median earnings $66,844 − the $48,360 high-school baseline = $18,484 a year of premium. $129,708 ÷ $18,484 = 7 years to break even; twenty years of that premium minus the cost leaves $239,972. Future dollars are not discounted, and the earnings figure blends every major here — your programme can beat or miss it. Full method.

How much debt do Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts students graduate with?

A median $17,317 in federal loans among completers, or 26% of the $66,844 its graduates earn ten years out — our math. The figure excludes private loans and students who left before finishing.

What share of Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts students graduate?

64% finish their degree — 36% leave carrying the cost without the credential. Spread the $129,708 bill across that completion rate and the cohort pays $202,669 per graduate produced — our math, and the figure a payback number never shows.

Is Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts expensive compared with other California colleges?

Its $32,427 net price runs $12,522 above the $19,905 median across the 334 California colleges we profile, or $50,088 more across the full degree.

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts: frequently asked questions

Is Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts worth the cost?
On the numbers, yes. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts charges $32,427/yr after aid ($129,708 over 4 years), and graduates earn a median $66,844 ten years out — $18,484/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline. That clears the cost in 7 years and returns $239,972 net over 20 years, a solid payback.
How long does a Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts degree take to pay off?
About 7 years. We divide the $129,708 four-year net cost by the $18,484/yr earnings premium over the high-school baseline. It is a floor, not a ceiling — mid-career raises pay it back faster.
How much does Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts cost after financial aid?
The median net price is $32,427/yr — about $129,708 over 4 years. That is what the typical aided student actually pays after grants and scholarships, not the published sticker price.
How does Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts compare to other California colleges?
It ranks #85 of 334 California colleges we track by payback. Its $66,844 median earnings beat the national median of $43,549, and its $32,427 net price is above the national median of $16,902.