Community College Debt For Graduating Students in California

The California average community college debt for graduating students is approximately $9,500 (2021).
For public community colleges in California, the average community college debt for graduating students is approximately $8,549.
For private community colleges in California, the average community college debt for graduating students is approximately $15,755.

Community College Debt For Graduating Students in California (2021)

  • College Completed Debt Location
  • Rank: #11.
    San Bernardino Valley College
    San Bernardino Valley College Photo - San Bernardino Valley College maintains a culture of continuous improvement and a commitment to provide high-quality education, innovative instruction, and services to a diverse community of learners.
    Public
    $2,400
    701 South Mount Vernon Avenue
    San Bernardino,  CA  92410
    (909) 384-4400
  • Rank: #22.
    Cuyamaca College
    Public
    $3,448
    900 Rancho San Diego Pky
    El Cajon,  CA  92019
    (619) 660-4000
  • Rank: #33.
    West Valley College
    Public
    $3,500
    14000 Fruitvale Ave
    Saratoga,  CA  95070
    (408) 867-2200
  • Rank: #4-54.-5.
    Los Angeles Harbor College
    Public
    $4,250
    1111 Figueroa Place
    Wilmington,  CA  90744
    (310) 233-4000
  • Rank: #4-54.-5.
    College of the Sequoias
    Public
    $4,250
    915 S. Mooney Blvd
    Visalia,  CA  93277
    (559) 730-3700
  • Rank: #66.
    Reedley College
    Public
    $4,405
    995 N Reed Ave
    Reedley,  CA  93654
    (559) 638-3641
  • Rank: #7-177.- 17.
    Fresno City College
    Public
    $4,500
    1101 E. University Ave
    Fresno,  CA  93741
    (559) 442-4600
  • Rank: #7-177.- 17.
    Fullerton College
    Public
    $4,500
    321 E Chapman Avenue
    Fullerton,  CA  92832
    (714) 992-7033
  • Rank: #7-177.- 17.
    Grossmont College
    Public
    $4,500
    8800 Grossmont College Dr
    El Cajon,  CA  92020
    (619) 644-7000
  • Rank: #7-177.- 17.
    Hartnell College
    Public
    $4,500
    411 Central Avenue
    Salinas,  CA  93901
    (831) 755-6700
  • Rank: #7-177.- 17.
    Los Angeles Southwest College
    Public
    $4,500
    1600 W Imperial Hwy.
    Los Angeles,  CA  90047
    (323) 241-5225
  • Rank: #7-177.- 17.
    MiraCosta College
    Public
    $4,500
    One Barnard Drive
    Oceanside,  CA  92056
    (760) 757-2121
  • Rank: #7-177.- 17.
    Rio Hondo College
    Public
    $4,500
    3600 Workman Mill Rd
    Whittier,  CA  90601
    (562) 692-0921
  • Rank: #7-177.- 17.
    San Diego Mesa College
    San Diego Mesa College Photo - Learning Resource Center
    Public
    $4,500
    7250 Mesa College Dr
    San Diego,  CA  92111
    (619) 388-2600
  • Rank: #7-177.- 17.
    San Diego Miramar College
    Public
    $4,500
    10440 Black Mountain Rd
    San Diego,  CA  92126
    (619) 388-7800
  • Rank: #7-177.- 17.
    College of San Mateo
    Public
    $4,500
    1700 W Hillsdale Blvd
    San Mateo,  CA  94402
    (650) 574-6161
  • Rank: #7-177.- 17.
    Southwestern College (Chula Vista)
    Public
    $4,500
    900 Otay Lakes Rd
    Chula Vista,  CA  91910
    (619) 421-6700
  • Rank: #18-1918.- 19.
    El Camino College-Compton Center
    El Camino College-Compton Center Photo - Compton Center's Tartars baseball team
    Public
    $4,514
    1111 East Artesia Blvd.
    Compton,  CA  90221
    (310) 900-1600
  • Rank: #18-1918.- 19.
    El Camino Community College District
    Public
    $4,514
    16007 Crenshaw Blvd
    Torrance,  CA  90506
    (310) 532-3670
  • Rank: #2020.
    Santiago Canyon College
    Public
    $4,725
    8045 E Chapman
    Orange,  CA  92869
    (714) 628-5050
  • Rank: #2121.
    Los Angeles Trade Technical College
    Public
    $4,750
    400 W Washington Blvd
    Los Angeles,  CA  90015
    (213) 763-7000
  • Rank: #2222.
    Cerro Coso Community College
    Public
    $5,241
    3000 College Heights Blvd
    Ridgecrest,  CA  93555
    (760) 384-6100
  • Rank: #2323.
    Mt. San Antonio College
    Public
    $5,250
    1100 N Grand Ave
    Walnut,  CA  91789
    (909) 274-7500
  • Rank: #2424.
    College of the Redwoods
    Public
    $5,350
    7351 Tompkins Hill Rd
    Eureka,  CA  95501
    (707) 476-4100
  • Rank: #25-2725.- 27.
    Coastline Community College
    Coastline Community College Photo - Awarded three times for Academic Excellence in 2018-2019 - Ranked #1 top leader in online education - Ranked one of the best online Associate's in Human Services degree programs nationwide - Voted the Best in Online Business.
    Public
    $5,500
    11460 Warner Ave.
    Fountain Valley,  CA  92708
    (714) 546-7600
  • Rank: #25-2725.- 27.
    College of the Desert
    Public
    $5,500
    43-500 Monterey Ave
    Palm Desert,  CA  92260
    (760) 346-8041
  • Rank: #25-2725.- 27.
    Golden West College
    Public
    $5,500
    15744 Goldenwest St.
    Huntington Beach,  CA  92647
    (714) 892-7711
  • Rank: #2828.
    West Hills College-Coalinga
    Public
    $5,820
    300 Cherry Lane
    Coalinga,  CA  93210
    (559) 934-2000
  • Rank: #29-3229.- 32.
    San Diego City College
    Public
    $6,000
    1313 Park Boulevard
    San Diego,  CA  92101
    (619) 388-3400
  • Rank: #29-3229.- 32.
    Skyline College
    Public
    $6,000
    3300 College Dr
    San Bruno,  CA  94066
    (650) 738-4100
  • Rank: #29-3229.- 32.
    Victor Valley College
    Public
    $6,000
    18422 Bear Valley Rd
    Victorville,  CA  92395
    (760) 245-4271
  • Rank: #29-3229.- 32.
    Yuba College
    Public
    $6,000
    2088 N Beale Rd
    Marysville,  CA  95901
    (530) 741-6700
  • Rank: #3333.
    Mission College
    Public
    $6,063
    3000 Mission College Blvd
    Santa Clara,  CA  95054
    (408) 988-2200
  • Rank: #34-3634.- 36.
    Irvine Valley College
    Public
    $6,500
    5500 Irvine Center Drive
    Irvine,  CA  92618
    (949) 451-5100
  • Rank: #34-3634.- 36.
    Orange Coast College
    Orange Coast College Photo
    Public
    $6,500
    2701 Fairview Road
    Costa Mesa,  CA  92626
    (714) 432-5072
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