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Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry at California Community Colleges

In California, the median earnings of community college students 10 years after entry are about $46,345 per year (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars).

This state figure is the median of the medians of the state's community colleges.

The earnings include former students who attended, whether or not they graduated.

The colleges with the highest median earnings are listed below (where data is available).

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Coastline Community College Photo - Love where you learn at Coastline College.

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Palomar College Photo - Palomar College Main Entrance

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Median Earnings Range: $53,180 $121,652 State Figure: $46,345

Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry Trends (2008-2023)

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Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges with a value differ by period. The line does not show inflation-adjusted growth for a fixed group of colleges.

Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry Trends (2008-2023)

Year	California
2023	$46,345
2021	$41,156
2015	$31,800
2014	$30,450
2013	$29,600
2012	$29,700
2010	$31,950
2008	$32,800

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the median earnings 10 years after entry at community colleges in California?

The median earnings 10 years after entry at community colleges in California are $46,345 per year (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars). This is the median of the medians of the state's colleges, and it includes students who attended, whether or not they graduated.

Which community colleges in California have the highest median earnings 10 years after entry?

The community colleges in California with the highest median earnings 10 years after entry include Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health, American University of Health Sciences and West Coast University-Los Angeles.

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