College of Alameda
Alameda, CA · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Alameda, California, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, College of Alameda serves students across multiple degree programs. With 4,487 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $42,563 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. The graduation rate is 33.6%. The average net price after financial aid is $8,496 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, Business Administration & Management, Psychology, and Sociology.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,563
Graduation Rate
33.6%
Median Debt
Not reported
Average Net Price
$8,496
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.5x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
4,487
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
62.1%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$1,258
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,898
Pell Grant Rate
10.5%
Federal Loan Rate
0.5%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$7,947
Income $30K–$48K
$6,829
Income $48K–$75K
$11,225
Student Demographics
Women
54.3%
White
16.6%
Black
18.7%
Hispanic
27.6%
Asian
23.9%
Two or More Races
6.6%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
27.6%
Accreditations
- Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA) (Accredited)
Programs (26)
Associate (12)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $53,647 | 110 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 26 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 22 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 22 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 19 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 16 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 11 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 7 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 6 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 6 |
| Biology | Not reported | 4 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (4)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $48,794 | 120 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $29,663 | 75 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 10 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 9 |
Show 10 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Communications | Associate | 2 |
| Sports & Fitness | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Anthropology | Associate | 2 |
| Economics | Associate | 2 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Associate | 1 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Associate | 1 |
| Fine Arts | Associate | 1 |
| Entrepreneurship | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| History | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in California
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges in California
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