Fresno City College
Fresno, CA · Public · Associate degree-granting
Located in Fresno, California, Fresno City College is a public institution, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. With 21,251 students, it is a large institution. Graduates earn a median of $37,361 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 23.5%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $4,058, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 9.21x. The average net price after financial aid is $8,069 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Health Services, Human Development & Family Studies, Registered Nursing, and Business Administration & Management.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$37,361
Graduation Rate
23.5%
Median Debt
$4,058
Average Net Price
$8,069
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.32x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
9.21x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
21,251
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
Not reported
Cost
In-State Tuition
$1,334
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,154
Pell Grant Rate
30.7%
Federal Loan Rate
0.3%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$7,450
Income $30K–$48K
$8,107
Income $48K–$75K
$10,285
Income $110K+
$13,965
Student Demographics
Women
55.7%
White
14.3%
Black
4.3%
Hispanic
67.0%
Asian
10.5%
Two or More Races
2.6%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
34.3%
Accreditations
- Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
Programs (116)
Associate (61)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services | Not reported | 451 |
| Registered Nursing | $106,504 | 216 |
| Business Administration & Management | $48,140 | 212 |
| Psychology | $37,766 | 185 |
| Biology | $48,660 | 178 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $46,395 | 133 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 107 |
| Social Sciences | $42,228 | 81 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | $35,605 | 75 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $32,697 | 56 |
| Public Administration | $38,378 | 55 |
| Sociology | $40,709 | 51 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $88,567 | 50 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $36,128 | 48 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 42 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 39 |
| Communications | Not reported | 34 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 29 |
| English Language & Literature | $27,162 | 27 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 25 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 25 |
| Dental Support Services | $67,047 | 24 |
| History | Not reported | 21 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 18 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 18 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 18 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 17 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | Not reported | 17 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 17 |
| Anthropology | Not reported | 17 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Not reported | 16 |
| Music | Not reported | 16 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 15 |
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Not reported | 14 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 13 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Not reported | 13 |
| Library and Archives Assisting | Not reported | 12 |
| Economics | Not reported | 12 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 12 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 11 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 10 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 9 |
| American Sign Language | Not reported | 9 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 8 |
| Journalism | Not reported | 7 |
| Special Education | Not reported | 7 |
| Foods, Nutrition & Wellness | Not reported | 7 |
| Architectural Technology | Not reported | 6 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 6 |
| Philosophy | Not reported | 6 |
| Physics | Not reported | 6 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 5 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Not reported | 5 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 4 |
| Dance | Not reported | 4 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 3 |
| Apparel and Textiles | Not reported | 3 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | Not reported | 3 |
| Geological Sciences | Not reported | 3 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (44)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 1,171 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | $29,152 | 247 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | $65,745 | 109 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $37,112 | 88 |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | Not reported | 84 |
| Fire Protection | $81,940 | 73 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Not reported | 58 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Not reported | 54 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 54 |
| Business Administration & Management | $45,823 | 53 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 39 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 37 |
| Legal Support Services | $45,805 | 35 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | $43,563 | 33 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 33 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 28 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 28 |
| Health Services Administration | $38,925 | 26 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 25 |
| Accounting | $46,190 | 25 |
| Public Administration | $45,801 | 17 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 16 |
| Library and Archives Assisting | Not reported | 16 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 15 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 13 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 12 |
| Special Education | Not reported | 11 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 9 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 9 |
| Architectural Technology | Not reported | 8 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 8 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 8 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Not reported | 8 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | Not reported | 7 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 6 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 5 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 5 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 4 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 4 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 3 |
| Apparel and Textiles | Not reported | 3 |
| Archeology | Not reported | 3 |
| Electrical Engineering | $59,148 | Not reported |
Show 11 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Linguistics | Associate | 2 |
| Foods, Nutrition & Wellness | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Security & Protective Services | Associate | 2 |
| Graphic Communications | Associate | 1 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Associate | 1 |
| American Sign Language | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Security & Protective Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Geography | Associate | 1 |
| Business Operations | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Business Operations | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Biology Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's English Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Social Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Family & Consumer Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Psychology Programs in California
- Highest Earning Associate's Biology Programs in California
- Highest Earning Associate's English Programs in California
- Highest Earning Associate's Social Sciences Programs in California
- Highest Earning Associate's Family & Consumer Sciences Programs in California
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs in California
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