Contra Costa College
San Pablo, CA · Public · Associate degree-granting
Contra Costa College, based in San Pablo, California, is a public institution, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. With 5,203 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $40,850 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 30.4%. The average net price after financial aid is $9,490 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Biological and Physical Sciences, Business Administration & Management, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other, and Human Development & Family Studies.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$40,850
Graduation Rate
30.4%
Median Debt
Not reported
Average Net Price
$9,490
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.15x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
5,203
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
71.5%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$1,312
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,320
Pell Grant Rate
24.4%
Federal Loan Rate
1.5%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$8,523
Income $30K–$48K
$8,111
Income $48K–$75K
$9,742
Income $110K+
$9,567
Student Demographics
Women
61.6%
White
12.0%
Black
14.1%
Hispanic
47.2%
Asian
16.2%
Two or More Races
5.9%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
27.8%
Accreditations
- Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA) (Accredited)
- Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education — Montessori Education (MACTE) - Montessori teacher education programs and institutions (Accredited)
Programs (58)
Associate (27)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $51,699 | 237 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Not reported | 237 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 92 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 46 |
| Registered Nursing | $160,743 | 34 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 26 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 20 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 18 |
| Biology | Not reported | 16 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 15 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 11 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 11 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 10 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 10 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 8 |
| Communications | Not reported | 7 |
| Real Estate | Not reported | 7 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 6 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 6 |
| Physics | Not reported | 5 |
| Economics | Not reported | 5 |
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 4 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 4 |
| Anthropology | Not reported | 4 |
| Philosophy | Not reported | 3 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (14)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $73,885 | 360 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Not reported | 270 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | Not reported | 89 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 63 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 27 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 19 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 17 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 8 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 7 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 7 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 6 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 4 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 3 |
| Real Estate | Not reported | 3 |
Show 17 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Journalism | Associate | 2 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Engineering | Associate | 2 |
| Sports & Fitness | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Fine Arts | Associate | 2 |
| Business Operations | Associate | 2 |
| Journalism | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Associate | 1 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate | 1 |
| Engineering | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Philosophy | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Music | Associate | 1 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| History | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in California
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in California
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Physical Sciences Programs
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