ATA College

ATA College is a private for-profit two-year institution located in El Cajon, California, within a large suburban setting. The school offers career-focused programs spanning HVAC technology, medical laboratory assisting, and computer software technology, with credentials at both the certificate and two-year certificate levels.

ATA College enrolled 118 students (IPEDS 2023) and reported an 86% completion rate and an 88% retention rate (IPEDS 2023). The school holds an overall quality score of 67.3 out of 100. Its diverse program mix across skilled trades, healthcare, and technology gives students multiple career pathways to choose from.

Situated in the eastern suburbs of San Diego, ATA College serves students interested in hands-on technical training. The HVAC program prepares graduates for roles in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration maintenance, while the medical laboratory and computer software programs open doors to healthcare and IT careers in the San Diego region.