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Information on this page is presented as required by the U.S. Department of Education.
Cost
Regular Session Tuition and Fees: There is one fee for Regular Session students who take up to 6 units in a semester, and another fee for students who take more than 6 units in a semester. Thus, Regular Session fees are based on the number of units a Regular Session student chooses to take each semester. Regular Session fees include mandatory SJSU fees. See the University’s fee information.
Special Session Tuition: starting Fall 2025, each unit will cost $379, with a 5% increase each fall through fall 2028.
15 units each semester x 3 semesters x $379 = total tuition cost of $17,055
Books and Supplies: ~$1,000
Transportation: Varies
Child care (if applicable): Varies
Misc. (Vaccinations, Background Check, Drug Test):~$200
Mandatory computer with webcam and microphone: $500
CLS Trainee License fees (includes renewal): $67
The total cost of books, fees, and a computer for the training year is ~$19,000
Financing
Financing for this program may be available through grants, scholarships, loans (federal and private) and institutional financing plans. The median amount of debt for program graduates is shown below:
Federal loans: $0
Private education loans: $0
Institutional financing plan: $0
Students leave this program with zero debt as most hospital affiliates provide stipends. Should your personal finances cause you to be the exception, please refer to this website for current interest rates on personal loans. You can get a quote without it effecting your credit score.
Success
It will take 1 year to complete this program. 100% of Title IX students complete this program in 1 year.
The job placement rate for students who completed the program is 100%. California has a statewide critical shortage of CLSs.
Jobs Related to this Program
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Students Graduating on Time
100% of students graduate on time.
Licensure Requirements
All student trainees are required to possess a valid California CLS Trainee license throughout the duration of the training year.
This page was updated on 4/21/2025.