College of San Mateo

San Mateo, CA · Public · Associate degree-granting

A public institution in San Mateo, California, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, College of San Mateo serves students across multiple degree programs. With 7,977 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $54,172 ten years after enrollment, which is 33% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 58.7%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $14,695, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.69x. The average net price after financial aid is $536 per year. The most popular programs include Social Sciences, Business Administration & Management, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Psychology, and Registered Nursing.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$54,172
Graduation Rate
58.7%
Median Debt
$14,695
Average Net Price
$536
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
50.53x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.69x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
7,977
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
72.6%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$1,332
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,384
Pell Grant Rate
10.9%
Federal Loan Rate
0.6%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$0 (net grant surplus of $1,310)
Income $30K–$48K
$0 (net grant surplus of $902)
Income $48K–$75K
$3,342

Student Demographics

Women
51.5%
White
23.5%
Black
2.8%
Hispanic
35.0%
Asian
23.0%
Two or More Races
6.4%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
56.1%

Accreditations

Programs (62)

Associate (30)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Social Sciences $52,619 154
Business Administration & Management $72,390 126
Psychology $49,708 66
Registered Nursing $144,794 51
Communications $65,120 45
Economics Not reported 43
Mathematics Not reported 39
Criminal Justice & Corrections $55,857 37
Computer Science Not reported 25
Biology Not reported 24
Physics Not reported 23
Radio, Television & Film Not reported 18
Sports & Fitness Not reported 17
Sociology Not reported 15
Health Services Not reported 15
Political Science Not reported 14
English Language & Literature Not reported 13
Graphic Communications Not reported 10
Accounting Not reported 10
Computer Programming Not reported 9
Engineering Not reported 9
Dental Support Services Not reported 9
Fire Protection Not reported 8
Ethnic & Gender Studies Not reported 7
Architectural Technology Not reported 6
History Not reported 6
Music Not reported 4
Philosophy Not reported 3
Chemistry Not reported 3
Film, Video & Photographic Arts Not reported 3

Undergraduate Certificate (16)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 95
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Not reported 23
Accounting Not reported 19
Computer Programming Not reported 14
Sports & Fitness Not reported 12
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 12
Business Administration & Management Not reported 11
Communications Not reported 9
Real Estate Not reported 9
Graphic Communications Not reported 5
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Not reported 5
Building Construction Not reported 5
Dental Support Services Not reported 5
Psychology Not reported 3
Fire Protection Not reported 3
Mental Health Services Not reported 3
Show 16 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate Certificate 2
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate 2
Non-Professional Legal Studies Associate 2
Anthropology Associate 2
Visual & Performing Arts Associate 2
Fine Arts Associate 2
Mental Health Services Associate 2
Real Estate Associate 2
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations Undergraduate Certificate 2
Radio, Television & Film Undergraduate Certificate 1
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Associate 1
Liberal Arts & Sciences Associate 1
Geological Sciences Associate 1
Building Construction Associate 1
Visual & Performing Arts Undergraduate Certificate 1
Music Undergraduate Certificate 1

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