Chabot College

Hayward, CA · Public · Associate degree-granting

Chabot College is a public institution in Hayward, California, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. With 11,392 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $48,143 ten years after enrollment, which is 18% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 44.0%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $9,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 5.07x. The average net price after financial aid is $9,053 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business Administration & Management, Psychology, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other, and Criminal Justice & Corrections.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)

$48,143

Graduation Rate

44.0%

Median Debt

$9,500

Average Net Price

$9,053

Earnings-to-Cost Ratio

2.66x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

5.07x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment

11,392

Admission Rate

Not reported

Average SAT

Not reported

Retention Rate

69.5%

Cost

In-State Tuition

$1,150

Out-of-State Tuition

$8,686

Pell Grant Rate

21.0%

Federal Loan Rate

0.8%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K

$9,013

Income $30K–$48K

$6,888

Income $48K–$75K

$10,746

Income $110K+

$6,370

Student Demographics

Women

58.9%

White

14.7%

Black

8.9%

Hispanic

44.6%

Asian

21.0%

Two or More Races

6.0%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)

34.2%

Accreditations

Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)

Programs (93)

Associate (48)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences	Not reported	492
Business Administration & Management	$61,098	119
Psychology	Not reported	106
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other	Not reported	102
Criminal Justice & Corrections	Not reported	74
Mathematics	Not reported	54
Sociology	$48,932	36
Registered Nursing	$163,641	33
Biology	Not reported	30
Computer & Information Sciences	Not reported	29
Entrepreneurship	Not reported	28
Human Development & Family Studies	Not reported	27
Economics	Not reported	27
Communications	Not reported	23
Political Science	Not reported	19
Accounting	Not reported	18
Graphic Communications	Not reported	17
History	Not reported	14
Ethnic & Gender Studies	Not reported	13
English Language & Literature	Not reported	13
Fine Arts	Not reported	13
Dental Support Services	$107,583	13
Real Estate	Not reported	11
Special Education	Not reported	10
Romance Languages	Not reported	10
Allied Health & Medical Assisting	Not reported	10
Engineering	Not reported	9
Behavioral Sciences	Not reported	9
Sports & Fitness	Not reported	9
Anthropology	Not reported	8
Electrical Equipment Repair	Not reported	8
Architectural Technology	Not reported	7
Rhetoric & Composition	Not reported	7
Fire Protection	Not reported	7
Public Administration	Not reported	6
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair	Not reported	6
Radio, Television & Film	Not reported	5
Chemistry	Not reported	5
Drama & Theater Arts	Not reported	5
Film, Video & Photographic Arts	Not reported	5
Natural Resources Conservation	Not reported	4
Biological and Physical Sciences	Not reported	4
Physics	Not reported	4
Visual & Performing Arts	Not reported	4
Health Services	Not reported	4
Social Sciences	Not reported	3
Machinist	Not reported	3
Music	Not reported	3

Undergraduate Certificate (28)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences	Not reported	588
Human Development & Family Studies	Not reported	73
Business	Not reported	59
Real Estate	Not reported	54
Accounting	Not reported	25
Business Administration & Management	Not reported	24
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other	Not reported	20
Electrical Equipment Repair	Not reported	20
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair	Not reported	20
Criminal Justice & Corrections	Not reported	17
Allied Health & Medical Assisting	Not reported	16
Legal Support Services	Not reported	12
Dental Support Services	Not reported	12
Machinist	Not reported	10
Graphic Communications	Not reported	9
Romance Languages	Not reported	8
Film, Video & Photographic Arts	Not reported	8
Special Education	Not reported	7
Audiovisual Communications	Not reported	6
Geography	Not reported	6
Design & Applied Arts	Not reported	6
Music	Not reported	4
Architectural Technology	Not reported	3
Engineering Technology	Not reported	3
Fire Protection	Not reported	3
Public Administration	Not reported	3
Business Operations	Not reported	3
Taxation	Not reported	3

Show 17 additional programs with limited data

Program	Level	Completers
Ethnic & Gender Studies	Undergraduate Certificate	2
Communications	Undergraduate Certificate	2
Journalism	Associate	2
Computer & Information Sciences	Undergraduate Certificate	2
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications	Associate	2
Computer Software Engineering	Undergraduate Certificate	2
English Language & Literature	Undergraduate Certificate	2
Visual and Performing Arts, Other	Associate	2
Entrepreneurship	Undergraduate Certificate	2
Audiovisual Communications	Associate	1
Teaching Assistants/Aides	Undergraduate Certificate	1
Engineering	Undergraduate Certificate	1
Philosophy	Associate	1
Geography	Associate	1
Design & Applied Arts	Associate	1
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment	Undergraduate Certificate	1
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations	Undergraduate Certificate	1