2027 Rankings for Santa Ana College

Which College Factual rankings and awards has SAC been awarded? Any College Factual rankings and awards SAC has received are listed below.

SAC was awarded 732 ranking badges in College Factual’s 2027 college rankings.

Top Rankings for SAC:



#1 out of 8	#1 out of 8	#1 out of 14	#1 out of 25

How SAC Ranks in College Factual’s Best Quality Rankings

#269 Best Associate Degree Colleges

#1 Best Teacher Assistant/Aide Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region

#1 Best Teacher Assistant/Aide Schools in the Far Western US Region

Top Placement in Best Associate Degree Colleges Ranking

#269 out of 2,063.

This makes SAC a top 15% school for students.

The Best Colleges Ranking highlights the highest-quality colleges in the country.

Top Ranked Majors

SAC has 623 top ranked majors, led by its placement in the Best Teacher Assistant/Aide Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region Ranking.

The best rankings are listed below:

Ranking Name	Rank	Out Of	Details
Best Teacher Assistant/Aide Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	1	2	View Report
Best Teacher Assistant/Aide Schools in the Far Western US Region	1	8	View Report
Best Teaching Assistants Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	1	2	View Report
Best Teaching Assistants Schools in the Far Western US Region	1	8	View Report
Best Occupational Therapist Assistant Bachelor's Degree Schools in California	1	1	View Report
Best Occupational Therapist Assistant Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	1	1	View Report
Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Bachelor's Degree Schools in California	1	1	View Report
Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	1	2	View Report
Best Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	1	14	View Report
Best General Human Services Associate Degree Schools in California	1	25	View Report
Best General Human Services Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	1	26	View Report
Best General Human Services Associate Degree Schools	1	108	View Report
Best Human Services Associate Degree Schools in California	1	25	View Report
Best Human Services Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	1	26	View Report
Best Human Services Associate Degree Schools	1	108	View Report
Best Public Administration & Social Service Associate Degree Schools in California	1	25	View Report
Best Public Administration & Social Service Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	1	28	View Report
Best Public Administration & Social Service Associate Degree Schools	1	173	View Report
Best General Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science Schools in California	2	29	View Report
Best General Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science Schools in the Far Western US Region	2	33	View Report
Best Business Support & Assistant Services Schools in California	2	46	View Report
Best Data Modeling/Warehousing & Database Administration Schools in California	2	4	View Report
Best Civil Drafting & Civil Engineering CAD/CADD Schools	2	3	View Report
Best General Drafting & Design Technology/Technician Schools in California	2	15	View Report
Best Drafting & Design Engineering Technology Schools in California	2	25	View Report
Best Child Care Provider/Assistant Associate Degree Schools in California	2	92	View Report
Best Child Care Provider/Assistant Schools in California	2	97	View Report
Best Human Development & Family Studies Associate Degree Schools in California	2	93	View Report
Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Associate Degree Schools in California	2	94	View Report
Best American Sign Language Schools in the Far Western US Region	2	19	View Report
Best Occupational Therapist Assistant Bachelor's Degree Schools	2	3	View Report
Best Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Associate Degree Schools in California	2	36	View Report
Best Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician Schools in the Far Western US Region	2	30	View Report
Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Schools in California	2	48	View Report
Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Associate Degree Schools in California	2	50	View Report
Best Corrections Associate Degree Schools in California	2	5	View Report
Best Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	2	6	View Report
Best Corrections Associate Degree Schools	2	27	View Report
Best Criminal Justice & Police Science Associate Degree Schools in California	2	8	View Report
Best Criminal Justice & Police Science Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	2	11	View Report
Best Business Support & Assistant Services Schools in the Far Western US Region	3	54	View Report
Best General Drafting & Design Technology/Technician Schools in the Far Western US Region	3	20	View Report
Best Drafting & Design Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	3	14	View Report
Best Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology Schools in the Far Western US Region	3	7	View Report
Best Pre-Engineering Schools	3	96	View Report
Best Child Care Provider/Assistant Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	3	93	View Report
Best Child Care Provider/Assistant Schools in the Far Western US Region	3	101	View Report
Best Human Development & Family Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	3	96	View Report
Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	3	97	View Report
Best Occupational Therapist Assistant Associate Degree Schools in California	3	9	View Report
Best Occupational Therapist Assistant Schools in California	3	9	View Report
Best Speech Pathology & Audiology Associate Degree Schools in California	3	6	View Report
Best Speech Pathology & Audiology Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	3	6	View Report
Best Speech Pathology & Audiology Associate Degree Schools	3	6	View Report
Best Speech Pathology & Audiology Schools in California	3	7	View Report
Best Communication Sciences Associate Degree Schools in California	3	6	View Report
Best Communication Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	3	6	View Report
Best Communication Sciences Associate Degree Schools	3	7	View Report
Best Legal Studies Associate Degree Schools	3	17	View Report
Best Non-Professional General Legal Studies Associate Degree Schools	3	19	View Report
Best Library & Archives Assisting Associate Degree Schools	3	11	View Report
Best Library & Archives Assisting Associate Degree Schools	3	11	View Report
Best Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	3	51	View Report
Best Information Technology Associate Degree Schools in California	4	30	View Report
Best Information Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	4	32	View Report
Best Data Modeling/Warehousing & Database Administration Schools in the Far Western US Region	4	6	View Report
Best Teacher Assistant/Aide Associate Degree Schools	4	20	View Report
Best Teaching Assistants Associate Degree Schools	4	20	View Report
Best Pre-Engineering Associate Degree Schools	4	89	View Report
Best Language Translation Schools in California	4	8	View Report
Best Language Translation Schools in the Far Western US Region	4	8	View Report
Best Speech Pathology & Audiology Schools in the Far Western US Region	4	10	View Report
Best Legal Studies Schools in California	4	20	View Report
Best Legal Assistant/Paralegal Schools in California	4	33	View Report
Best Legal Assistant/Paralegal Schools in the Far Western US Region	4	41	View Report
Best Legal Support Services Schools in California	4	36	View Report
Best Legal Support Services Schools in the Far Western US Region	4	44	View Report
Best Library & Archives Assisting Schools	4	15	View Report
Best Library & Archives Assisting Schools	4	15	View Report
Best Library Science Associate Degree Schools	4	12	View Report
Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	4	75	View Report
Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	4	78	View Report
Best Corrections Schools in California	4	9	View Report
Best General Human Services Schools in California	4	35	View Report
Best Human Services Schools in California	4	35	View Report
Best Education Associate Degree Schools in California	5	40	View Report
Best Drafting & Design Engineering Technology Schools in the Far Western US Region	5	33	View Report
Best Biomedical Technology Schools in the Far Western US Region	5	16	View Report
Best General Apparel & Textiles Schools in California	5	9	View Report
Best Textile & Apparel Studies Schools in California	5	14	View Report
Best Child Care Provider/Assistant Associate Degree Schools	5	183	View Report
Best Human Development & Family Studies Associate Degree Schools	5	247	View Report
Best Occupational Therapist Assistant Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	5	13	View Report
Best Occupational Therapist Assistant Schools in the Far Western US Region	5	13	View Report
Best Non-Professional General Legal Studies Schools in California	5	22	View Report
Best Legal Professions Associate Degree Schools in California	5	34	View Report
Best Library Science Schools in California	5	12	View Report
Best Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Schools in California	5	72	View Report
Best Corrections Schools in the Far Western US Region	5	10	View Report
Best General Human Services Schools in the Far Western US Region	5	45	View Report

How SAC Ranks for Value

Top Placement in Best Value Associate Degree Schools Ranking

#12 out of 2,000.

This makes SAC a top 1% value school for students seeking value.

The Best Colleges for the Money Ranking highlights colleges offering the best return on investment.

Top Value Majors

SAC has 706 best-value majors, including its placement in the Best Value Business Support & Assistant Services Schools in the Far Western US Region Ranking.

The best rankings are listed below:

Ranking Name	Rank	Out Of	Details
Best Value Business Support & Assistant Services Schools in the Far Western US Region	1	53	View Report
Best Value Information Technology Associate Degree Schools in California	1	35	View Report
Best Value Information Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	1	38	View Report
Best Value Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in California	1	37	View Report
Best Value Computer Graphics Schools in California	1	11	View Report
Best Value Computer Graphics Schools in the Far Western US Region	1	17	View Report
Best Value Teacher Assistant/Aide Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	1	2	View Report
Best Value Teacher Assistant/Aide Associate Degree Schools	1	20	View Report
Best Value Teacher Assistant/Aide Schools in the Far Western US Region	1	8	View Report
Best Value Teacher Assistant/Aide Schools	1	48	View Report
Best Value Teaching Assistants Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	1	2	View Report
Best Value Teaching Assistants Associate Degree Schools	1	20	View Report
Best Value Teaching Assistants Schools in the Far Western US Region	1	8	View Report
Best Value Teaching Assistants Schools	1	54	View Report
Best Value Architectural Drafting & Architectural CAD/CADD Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	1	10	View Report
Best Value Architectural Drafting & Architectural CAD/CADD Schools in California	1	16	View Report
Best Value Architectural Drafting & Architectural CAD/CADD Schools in the Far Western US Region	1	20	View Report
Best Value Civil Drafting & Civil Engineering CAD/CADD Associate Degree Schools	1	8	View Report
Best Value General Drafting & Design Technology/Technician Schools in California	1	23	View Report
Best Value General Drafting & Design Technology/Technician Schools in the Far Western US Region	1	28	View Report
Best Value Mechanical Drafting & Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	1	8	View Report
Best Value Mechanical Drafting & Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD Schools in the Far Western US Region	1	16	View Report
Best Value Drafting & Design Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	1	14	View Report
Best Value Drafting & Design Engineering Technology Schools in California	1	25	View Report
Best Value Drafting & Design Engineering Technology Schools in the Far Western US Region	1	33	View Report
Best Value General Engineering Associate Degree Schools	1	170	View Report
Best Value Engineering Associate Degree Schools	1	204	View Report
Best Value Apparel & Textile Manufacture Schools in California	1	4	View Report
Best Value Apparel & Textile Manufacture Schools in the Far Western US Region	1	4	View Report
Best Value Apparel & Textile Manufacture Schools	1	10	View Report
Best Value Apparel & Textile Marketing Management Schools	1	16	View Report
Best Value General Apparel & Textiles Schools in California	1	12	View Report
Best Value General Apparel & Textiles Schools in the Far Western US Region	1	14	View Report
Best Value General Apparel & Textiles Schools	1	45	View Report
Best Value Textile & Apparel Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region	1	16	View Report
Best Value Textile & Apparel Studies Schools	1	58	View Report
Best Value Child Care & Support Services Management Associate Degree Schools	1	105	View Report
Best Value Child Care & Support Services Management Schools	1	180	View Report
Best Value Sign Language Interpretation & Translation Schools in the Far Western US Region	1	11	View Report
Best Value Sign Language Interpretation & Translation Schools	1	53	View Report
Best Value Language Translation Schools in California	1	8	View Report
Best Value Language Translation Schools in the Far Western US Region	1	8	View Report
Best Value Occupational Therapist Assistant Associate Degree Schools in California	1	9	View Report
Best Value Occupational Therapist Assistant Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	1	16	View Report
Best Value Occupational Therapist Assistant Bachelor's Degree Schools in California	1	1	View Report
Best Value Occupational Therapist Assistant Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	1	1	View Report
Best Value Occupational Therapist Assistant Bachelor's Degree Schools	1	3	View Report
Best Value Occupational Therapist Assistant Schools in California	1	10	View Report
Best Value Occupational Therapist Assistant Schools in the Far Western US Region	1	18	View Report
Best Value Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Bachelor's Degree Schools in California	1	1	View Report
Best Value Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	1	2	View Report
Best Value Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Bachelor's Degree Schools	1	13	View Report
Best Value Library & Archives Assisting Associate Degree Schools	1	11	View Report
Best Value Library & Archives Assisting Schools	1	15	View Report
Best Value Library & Archives Assisting Associate Degree Schools	1	11	View Report
Best Value Library & Archives Assisting Schools	1	15	View Report
Best Value Library Science Associate Degree Schools	1	12	View Report
Best Value Library Science Schools in California	1	12	View Report
Best Value Library Science Schools in the Far Western US Region	1	15	View Report
Best Value Mechanic & Repair Technologies Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	1	78	View Report
Best Value General Human Services Associate Degree Schools in California	1	25	View Report
Best Value General Human Services Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	1	26	View Report
Best Value General Human Services Associate Degree Schools	1	108	View Report
Best Value General Human Services Schools in California	1	35	View Report
Best Value General Human Services Schools in the Far Western US Region	1	45	View Report
Best Value General Human Services Schools	1	212	View Report
Best Value Human Services Associate Degree Schools in California	1	25	View Report
Best Value Human Services Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	1	26	View Report
Best Value Human Services Associate Degree Schools	1	108	View Report
Best Value Human Services Schools in California	1	35	View Report
Best Value Human Services Schools in the Far Western US Region	1	45	View Report
Best Value Human Services Schools	1	212	View Report
Best Value Public Administration & Social Service Associate Degree Schools in California	1	25	View Report
Best Value Public Administration & Social Service Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	1	28	View Report
Best Value Public Administration & Social Service Associate Degree Schools	1	173	View Report
Best Value Public Administration & Social Service Schools in California	1	74	View Report
Best Value Public Administration & Social Service Schools in the Far Western US Region	1	109	View Report
Best Value Metal & Jewelry Arts Associate Degree Schools	1	7	View Report
Best Value Metal & Jewelry Arts Schools in California	1	7	View Report
Best Value Metal & Jewelry Arts Schools in the Far Western US Region	1	8	View Report
Best Value Metal & Jewelry Arts Schools	1	28	View Report
Best Value General Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science Schools in California	2	29	View Report
Best Value General Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science Schools in the Far Western US Region	2	35	View Report
Best Value Business Support & Assistant Services Schools in California	2	45	View Report
Best Value Communications Associate Degree Schools	2	23	View Report
Best Value Communications Schools in California	2	25	View Report
Best Value Communications Schools in the Far Western US Region	2	30	View Report
Best Value Recording Arts Technology/Technician Schools in California	2	35	View Report
Best Value Information Technology Schools in California	2	61	View Report
Best Value Information Technology Schools in the Far Western US Region	2	75	View Report
Best Value Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	2	43	View Report
Best Value Computer Graphics Schools	2	72	View Report
Best Value Data Modeling/Warehousing & Database Administration Schools in California	2	6	View Report
Best Value Data Modeling/Warehousing & Database Administration Schools in the Far Western US Region	2	11	View Report
Best Value Web & Multimedia Design Schools in the Far Western US Region	2	28	View Report
Best Value Computer Software & Applications Schools in California	2	24	View Report
Best Value Computer Software & Applications Schools in the Far Western US Region	2	41	View Report
Best Value Civil Drafting & Civil Engineering CAD/CADD Schools	2	14	View Report
Best Value General Drafting & Design Technology/Technician Associate Degree Schools	2	60	View Report
Best Value Mechanical Drafting & Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD Associate Degree Schools	2	37	View Report

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