Community college graduates in California (10 years post graduation) earn approximately $34,700 per year (2023-24).
The community colleges in California with the highest earning graduates are listed below (where sufficient data available).
Student Earnings Range: $40,000
$83,300
Avg. Student Earnings: $44,117
Community College Earnings in California (2023-24)
College
Student Earnings
Location
Rank: #11.
Student Earnings: $83,300
1237 N. Mission Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 409-5911
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 409-5911
Rank: #22.
Foothill College
Public
Student Earnings: $57,200
12345 El Monte Rd
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
(650) 949-7777
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
(650) 949-7777
Rank: #33.
Casa Loma College-Van Nuys![Casa Loma College-Van Nuys Photo]( "Casa Loma College-Van Nuys Photo")
Private not-for-profit
Student Earnings: $49,900
6725 Kester Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 785-2726
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 785-2726
Rank: #44.
De Anza College
Public
Student Earnings: $48,800
21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 864-5678
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 864-5678
Rank: #55.
Ohlone College
Public
Student Earnings: $48,700
43600 Mission Blvd
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 659-6000
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 659-6000
Rank: #66.
Student Earnings: $45,800
6602 Convoy Court Ste 100
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 293-0190
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 293-0190
Rank: #77.
Diablo Valley College
Public
Student Earnings: $44,600
321 Golf Club Rd
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 685-1230
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 685-1230
Rank: #88.
College of San Mateo
Public
Student Earnings: $44,000
1700 W Hillsdale Blvd
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 574-6161
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 574-6161
Rank: #99.
Skyline College
Public
Student Earnings: $43,600
3300 College Dr
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 738-4100
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 738-4100
Rank: #1010.
Pacific College
Private for-profit
Student Earnings: $43,500
3160 Red Hill Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 662-4402
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 662-4402
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
College of the Canyons
Public
Student Earnings: $42,900
26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
(661) 259-7800
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
(661) 259-7800
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Student Earnings: $42,900
50 Frida Kahlo Drive
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 239-3000
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 239-3000
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Napa Valley College
Public
Student Earnings: $42,500
2277 Napa-Vallejo Hwy
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 256-7000
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 256-7000
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Concorde Career College-North Hollywood
Private, for profit
Student Earnings: $42,500
12412 Victory Boulevard
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 766-8151
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 766-8151
Rank: #1515.
Moorpark College
Public
Student Earnings: $42,400
7075 Campus Rd
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-1400
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-1400
Rank: #1616.
Student Earnings: $42,200
10440 Black Mountain Rd
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 388-7800
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 388-7800
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Los Angeles
Private for-profit
Student Earnings: $41,800
919 S Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 624-1200
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 624-1200
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange County
Private for-profit
Student Earnings: $41,800
17590 Gillette Avenue
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 851-6200
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 851-6200
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Francisco
Private for-profit
Student Earnings: $41,800
55 Stockton St
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 675-5200
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 675-5200
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Diego
Private for-profit
Student Earnings: $41,800
350 Tenth Avenue, Third Floor
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 235-2049
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 235-2049
Rank: #2121.
Professional Golfers Career College
Private for-profit
Student Earnings: $41,700
26109 Ynez Road
Temecula, CA 92591
(800) 877-4380
Temecula, CA 92591
(800) 877-4380
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Orange Coast College![Orange Coast College Photo]( "Orange Coast College Photo")
Public
Student Earnings: $41,600
2701 Fairview Road
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 432-5072
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 432-5072
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Bryan College-Gold River
Private, for profit
Student Earnings: $41,600
2339 Gold Meadow Way, Suite 111
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 649-2400
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 649-2400
Rank: #2424.
Student Earnings: $41,300
1501 Mendocino Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 527-4011
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 527-4011
Rank: #2525.
Irvine Valley College
Public
Student Earnings: $41,100
5500 Irvine Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 451-5100
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 451-5100
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Los Medanos College
Public
Student Earnings: $40,900
2700 East Leland Road
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 439-2181
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 439-2181
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
American University of Health Sciences![American University of Health Sciences Photo - AUHS Lobby]( "American University of Health Sciences Photo - AUHS Lobby")
Private for-profit
Student Earnings: $40,900
1600 East Hill St
Signal Hill, CA 90755
(562) 988-2278
Signal Hill, CA 90755
(562) 988-2278
Rank: #2828.
Saddleback College
Public
Student Earnings: $40,700
28000 Marguerite Pky
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 582-4500
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 582-4500
Rank: #2929.
Mission College
Public
Student Earnings: $40,600
3000 Mission College Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 855-5007
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 855-5007
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Cabrillo College
Public
Student Earnings: $40,500
6500 Soquel Dr
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 479-6100
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 479-6100
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Student Earnings: $40,500
980 Fremont St
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 646-4000
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 646-4000
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Solano Community College
Public
Student Earnings: $40,500
4000 Suisun Valley Rd
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 864-7000
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 864-7000
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
San Diego Mesa College![San Diego Mesa College Photo - Learning Resource Center]( "San Diego Mesa College Photo - Learning Resource Center")
Public
Student Earnings: $40,100
7250 Mesa College Dr
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 388-2600
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 388-2600
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
National Career College
Private for-profit
Student Earnings: $40,100
14355 Roscoe Blvd
Panorama City, CA 91402
(818) 988-2300
Panorama City, CA 91402
(818) 988-2300
Rank: #3535.
Evergreen Valley College
Public
Student Earnings: $40,000
3095 Yerba Buena Rd
San Jose, CA 95135
(408) 274-7900
San Jose, CA 95135
(408) 274-7900
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the California average community college earnings?
The California average community college earnings is $34,700 for 2023-24.
What are schools with the highest average community college earnings in California?
The schools with the highest average community college earnings in California include Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health, Foothill College and Casa Loma College-Van Nuys.
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