Public · Mostly associate degrees · Large suburb

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga, California. 18,132 undergraduates.

34%Graduation rate4 pts below the national median for similar colleges (38%)
$24,504Average net price per year146% above the national median for similar colleges ($9,953)
$45,674Median earnings 10 years after startingAbout the same as the national median for similar colleges
—Median debt at graduation

What families actually pay

Under $30,000$23,398
$30,000–$48,000$23,027
$48,001–$75,000$24,972
$75,001–$110,000$29,033
Over $110,000$30,945

Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.

Compare net price across collegesPublished tuition and fees: $1,184 in-state, $11,120 out-of-state.

Do students finish, and what do they earn?

MeasureThis collegeSimilar colleges nationally
Graduation rate34%38%
Return for second year69%64%
Median earnings, 6 years after starting$37,953$40,416
Median earnings, 10 years after starting$45,674$45,146
Median debt at graduation—$12,000

Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly associate degrees).

Programs and what graduates earn

110 programs reported
ProgramGraduates / yrMedian earnings, 1 yrMedian earnings, 5 yrsMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing66$100,004——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other28—$58,211—
Biological and Physical Sciences89—$57,170—
Business Administration, Management and Operations325—$55,208$12,500
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities181$35,206$51,586$6,665
Sociology66—$35,695—
Criminal Justice and Corrections101$33,980——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research2———
Communication and Media Studies89———
Journalism5———
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication32———
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians17———
Graphic Communications22———
Computer and Information Sciences, General34———
Computer Science34———
Computer Software and Media Applications2———
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management20———
Culinary Arts and Related Services17———
Teaching Assistants/Aides56———
Engineering, General9———
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General3———
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians5———
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians8———
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics4———
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics5———
American Sign Language6———
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services3———
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services69———
Apparel and Textiles1———
Non-Professional Legal Studies7———
Legal Support Services14———
English Language and Literature, General50———
Biology, General39———
Mathematics28———
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness54———
Philosophy4———
Religion/Religious Studies1———
Physical Sciences, General16———
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences1———
Physics19———
Psychology, General208———
Fire Protection22———
Anthropology11———
Economics31———
Geography and Cartography4———
Political Science and Government15———
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers10———
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians31———
Visual and Performing Arts, General3———
Design and Applied Arts20———
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft11———
Fine and Studio Arts37———
Music8———
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General45———
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions2———
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services1———
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions27———
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants15———
Accounting and Related Services41———
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations3———
Hospitality Administration/Management6———
International Business6———
Real Estate11———
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations8———
History30———

Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.

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Quick answers

How much does Chaffey College cost per year?
The average net price at Chaffey College, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $24,504 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much do Chaffey College graduates earn?
Former Chaffey College students earn a median of $45,674 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What is the graduation rate at Chaffey College?
34% of Chaffey College students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.