Carrington College — Local services in Rancho Cordova

My experience with Carrington’s Electrical Engineering course is, unfortunately, a mixed bag. I was part of the first generation of students through this program and there was much that was promised to me and what I could expect from this course, but there were times when the school wasn’t prepared for the content we were covering based on the curriculum it had set forth for us (there were times the faculty didn’t know what we were doing until we were assigned work for that specific week), which was given in increments of 2 days per week.

Being a first generation student through Carrington’s electrical course we covered stuff that the faculty was readily available to talk about based on their experience with electrical work, which included pipe bending, installing lights and switches, and understanding concepts about grounding and bonding. When it came to lab instruction, there were some projects we weren’t able to do because the school didn’t have the materials readily available for it. This led to a lot of discussion about what should have happened, and a lot of theory crafting concerning wiring for those projects was covered instead, but not much hands-on experience was had. It also felt like 2 days wasn’t really enough time per week to actually cover the lab stuff we did eventually have, and a 3rd day per week would have been sufficient (and if it took a calendar year to complete this course, that would have been better too). There was always a push towards being proactive in class but in such a manner that if we were to be that adventurous already, we would more than likely be employed in the field and not taking this course. We needed things to be facilitated for us to know how to begin, but guidance in this way wasn’t had unless we asked (but considering we don’t know what to ask, we don’t know how to start).

The faculty was as accommodating as they could have been concerning some of the shortcomings we’ve experienced as first-generation students and so we still learned stuff we otherwise wouldn’t have experienced. Wiring diagrams running through raceways was a big part of the discussions we’ve had, and a focus on work expectations in this field was gone over enough that once we finish with school, we can expect what work will be like for us. That’s basically what got covered, and brief discussions on stuff like motor controls wasn’t enough to really experience just how complicated something like this is - we worked with such controls, but in a manner that was more like copy/paste (no discussion about what the wiring meant and what it helped control).

If a few more months were tacked on to make this course a year long (and a 3rd day per week), this could be a great experience. We could have the time needed to learn each aspect important to this field and get the practice needed to be more confident in this field. The 4th generation of students and onward will have the experience that us first generation students would have liked. I will say this — we learned enough in class that a student at Carrington who came from the medical side talked about their problems at home concerning electrical issues they were experiencing. I happened to overhear the discussion and, with some convincing, got a chance to take a look at what was happening with the help of another electrical student and a member of the faculty. After investigating what the wiring looked like, we were able to make repairs on 3 different switches and replaced a fan. As of today (July 22nd, 2025), all the things I looked at with my fellow student and instructor work properly and the medical student has working...

I went to Carrington for the MT program. I throughly enjoyed the teachers and was completely prepared to take the MBLEX exam when I graduated (passed it first try).

My problem is with the admin. Financial aid/records departments always seem 'inconvenienced' to speak with you after you have signed up; it's even an inconvenience for them to accept your tuition payment. I also had trouble getting my books, I had already been in class for 2 weeks before I got them, so I had to borrow/share books with my classmates.

Another problem I see is that they do not have assistance in getting through the red tape with the state license boards. It's: 'here's your certification/diploma, call us when you're licensed' and they leave the student hanging. They should have someone to help walk the student through; where to take state exams, where and how (forms) to apply for the license, how to get all the additional paperwork the state requires, etc.. Instead, the student is left hanging, having to Google these things.

Also, Career Services is supposed to discuss placement for externship with the student, instead they just decided to dump me in a place I had no desire to work. When I complained they gave me another option with a business that they knew nothing about, and the business owner turned out to be a fraud. After graduation they tried placing me in locations on the other side of town, a good hour or more commute each way through horrible traffic. They gave no consideration to my location.

Several people have complained about career services not finding them jobs at all. In MT that does not seem to be an issue. Thankfully CMT's are in demand and there's a lot of (local) openings (that the school couldn't be bothered to find). Plus, in this career, you can be...

The only reason i'm giving 2 stars is because of Pam, she is Amazing. This is school is unprofessional and operates less efficient than a Walmart. I enrolled in the RN prorgam with a prior BS degree with all prerequisite science classes taken. I was told all my classes transferred in and I signed specific forms based on the classes I would taking and which ones transferred in. I was told I wouldn't start school for 32 weeks or put in a further group down the road, I'm totally cool with that. Fast forward 1.5 weeks into start of semester one for my cohort- for which i was told i would not attend, that the dean changed their mind and i need to take a semester 1 class after it had already started and to email the professor so I can catch up.

I received an email, not even a phone call from the Dean so i could possibly make it to the class that day. The email i received was not timely by any means, my name was spelt wrong, and for some reason a chem class at this school does not equate to Gen Chem and Organic Chem at a four year university. I requested a full refund and withdrawal from the program and I yet to hear back. One would think they would get a swift reply on this basis but then I realized after 14 days of program start they can prorate the refund.

My disclaimer is I already work in the healthcare industry and understand the level of professionalism required in the field. For a program that prides themselves on professionalism and the pledge of nursing, they sure do lack a baseline of respect for students. My advice- get high science grades and take your chances at UNR, Tmcc, and Wnc. They won't cost you 51000$ and i'm sure it's a...