Cuyamaca College
El Cajon, CA · Public · Associate degree-granting
Cuyamaca College, based in El Cajon, California, is a public institution, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. With 7,177 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $32,435 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 37.3%. The average net price after financial aid is $6,618 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Biological and Physical Sciences, Business Administration & Management, Human Development & Family Studies, and Mathematics.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$32,435
Graduation Rate
37.3%
Median Debt
Not reported
Average Net Price
$6,618
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.45x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
7,177
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
71.7%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$1,346
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,314
Pell Grant Rate
27.4%
Federal Loan Rate
2.4%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$6,183
Income $30K–$48K
$5,219
Income $48K–$75K
$9,270
Income $110K+
$11,961
Student Demographics
Women
56.6%
White
50.6%
Black
4.0%
Hispanic
32.2%
Asian
4.7%
Two or More Races
4.0%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
42.5%
Accreditations
- Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (59)
Associate (37)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 219 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Not reported | 106 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 83 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 57 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 51 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 35 |
| Middle Eastern Languages | Not reported | 27 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 26 |
| Biology | Not reported | 25 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 21 |
| Economics | Not reported | 19 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 17 |
| History | Not reported | 16 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 14 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 14 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 14 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 13 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 13 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 11 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 10 |
| Physics | Not reported | 10 |
| American Sign Language | Not reported | 8 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 8 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 8 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 6 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 6 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 6 |
| Real Estate | Not reported | 6 |
| Communications | Not reported | 5 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 5 |
| Music | Not reported | 5 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 3 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
| Business | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (12)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 63 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 26 |
| Middle Eastern Languages | Not reported | 21 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 10 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 10 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 5 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 4 |
| Real Estate | Not reported | 4 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 3 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 3 |
Show 10 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Associate | 2 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Romance Languages | Associate | 2 |
| American Sign Language | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Chemistry | Associate | 2 |
| Anthropology | Associate | 2 |
| Business Administration & Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Mathematics | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
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