Public · Mostly associate degrees · Large city

San Jose City College

San Jose, California. 7,105 undergraduates.

38%Graduation rateAbout the same as the national median for similar colleges
$15,965Average net price per year60% above the national median for similar colleges ($9,953)
$52,460Median earnings 10 years after starting16% above the national median for similar colleges ($45,146)
—Median debt at graduation

What families actually pay

Under $30,000$15,879
$30,000–$48,000$15,114
$48,001–$75,000$16,203
$75,001–$110,000$21,961

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: $1,366 in-state, $10,350 out-of-state.

Do students finish, and what do they earn?

MeasureThis collegeSimilar colleges nationally
Graduation rate38%38%
Return for second year65%64%
Median earnings, 6 years after starting$45,057$40,416
Median earnings, 10 years after starting$52,460$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

66 programs reported
ProgramGraduates / yrMedian earnings, 1 yrMedian earnings, 5 yrsMedian debt
Business/Commerce, General0—$63,920—
Business Administration, Management and Operations58—$62,487—
Criminal Justice and Corrections19—$53,540—
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions3—$51,367—
Biological and Physical Sciences62—$48,160—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities212—$47,613—
Area Studies1———
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies21———
Communication and Media Studies14———
Journalism1———
Graphic Communications1———
Computer Programming2———
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management2———
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services2———
Special Education and Teaching18———
Engineering, General2———
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians2———
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians5———
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics2———
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services3———
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services6———
Non-Professional Legal Studies1———
English Language and Literature, General3———
Biology, General4———
Mathematics8———
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness6———
Chemistry4———
Psychology, General37———
Economics20———
Political Science and Government6———
Sociology19———
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection7———
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians1———
Precision Metal Working2———
Visual and Performing Arts, General3———
Fine and Studio Arts10———
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General4———
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services29———
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions4———
Accounting and Related Services9———
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services1———
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations4———
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations3———
History1———

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 San Jose City College cost per year?
The average net price at San Jose City College, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $15,965 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much do San Jose City College graduates earn?
Former San Jose City College students earn a median of $52,460 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What is the graduation rate at San Jose City College?
38% of San Jose City College students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.