Public · Mostly associate degrees · Midsize city

College of San Mateo

San Mateo, California. 7,977 undergraduates.

53%Graduation rate16 pts above the national median for similar colleges (38%)
—Average net price per year
$60,507Median earnings 10 years after starting34% above the national median for similar colleges ($45,146)
$10,500Median debt at graduation12% below the national median for similar colleges ($12,000)

What families actually pay

The Department of Education did not report net price by income for this college.

Compare net price across collegesPublished tuition and fees: $1,332 in-state, $11,680 out-of-state.

Do students finish, and what do they earn?

MeasureThis collegeSimilar colleges nationally
Graduation rate53%38%
Return for second year73%64%
Median earnings, 6 years after starting$52,685$40,416
Median earnings, 10 years after starting$60,507$45,146
Median debt at graduation$10,500$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

63 programs reported
ProgramGraduates / yrMedian earnings, 1 yrMedian earnings, 5 yrsMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing42—$140,987$17,125
Business Administration, Management and Operations145—$86,253$6,000
Accounting and Related Services17—$76,162—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities2—$74,625—
Communication and Media Studies49—$71,711—
Criminal Justice and Corrections45—$63,914—
Social Sciences, General153—$57,138—
Psychology, General77—$53,759—
Architectural Sciences and Technology9———
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies8———
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication21———
Graphic Communications11———
Computer Programming12———
Computer Science36———
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services2———
Engineering, General11———
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General1———
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services7———
Non-Professional Legal Studies4———
English Language and Literature, General16———
Biology, General27———
Mathematics52———
Biological and Physical Sciences2———
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness11———
Philosophy5———
Astronomy and Astrophysics1———
Chemistry9———
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences1———
Physics26———
Fire Protection17———
Economics68———
Political Science and Government4———
Sociology21———
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection6———
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians2———
Visual and Performing Arts, General5———
Dance1———
Film/Video and Photographic Arts2———
Fine and Studio Arts8———
Music7———
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General21———
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions8———
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions1———
Real Estate2———
History9———

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.

Quick answers

How much do College of San Mateo graduates earn?
Former College of San Mateo students earn a median of $60,507 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What is the graduation rate at College of San Mateo?
53% of College of San Mateo students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much student debt do College of San Mateo graduates have?
The median federal student debt at graduation from College of San Mateo is $10,500. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.