Fullerton College

Fullerton, CA · Public · Associate degree-granting

A public institution in Fullerton, California, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Fullerton College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 17,121 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $43,366 ten years after enrollment, which is 6% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 33.9%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $4,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 9.64x. The average net price after financial aid is $6,134 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Business Administration & Management, Psychology, and Sociology.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)

$43,366

Graduation Rate

33.9%

Median Debt

$4,500

Average Net Price

$6,134

Earnings-to-Cost Ratio

3.53x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

9.64x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment

17,121

Admission Rate

Not reported

Average SAT

Not reported

Retention Rate

72.0%

Cost

In-State Tuition

$1,150

Out-of-State Tuition

$12,379

Pell Grant Rate

26.6%

Federal Loan Rate

2.0%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K

$4,944

Income $30K–$48K

$5,200

Income $48K–$75K

$7,915

Income $110K+

$11,574

Student Demographics

Women

54.3%

White

14.8%

Black

3.0%

Hispanic

60.5%

Asian

12.9%

Two or More Races

5.7%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)

36.3%

Accreditations

Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)

Programs (88)

Associate (53)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	Not reported	1,184
Business Administration & Management	Not reported	359
Psychology	Not reported	166
Sociology	Not reported	135
Criminal Justice & Corrections	Not reported	109
Special Education	Not reported	99
Communications	Not reported	69
Visual & Performing Arts	Not reported	63
Radio, Television & Film	Not reported	57
Human Development & Family Studies	Not reported	54
English Language & Literature	Not reported	48
Chemistry	Not reported	48
History	Not reported	44
Registered Nursing	Not reported	41
Fine Arts	Not reported	39
Mathematics	Not reported	35
Sports & Fitness	Not reported	35
Political Science	Not reported	35
Biology	Not reported	34
Computer Programming	Not reported	32
Linguistics	Not reported	31
Computer & Information Sciences	Not reported	29
Design & Applied Arts	Not reported	28
Economics	Not reported	25
Building Construction	Not reported	23
Engineering	Not reported	21
Legal Support Services	Not reported	20
Drama & Theater Arts	Not reported	19
Journalism	Not reported	16
Ethnic & Gender Studies	Not reported	15
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Not reported	15
Music	Not reported	13
Accounting	Not reported	13
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	Not reported	12
Audiovisual Communications	Not reported	9
Romance Languages	Not reported	9
Health Services	Not reported	9
Industrial Production Technology	Not reported	8
Apparel and Textiles	Not reported	8
Physics	Not reported	8
Anthropology	Not reported	8
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair	Not reported	8
Real Estate	Not reported	8
Applied Horticulture	Not reported	7
Foods, Nutrition & Wellness	Not reported	7
Philosophy	Not reported	7
Non-Professional Legal Studies	Not reported	6
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations	Not reported	5
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians	Not reported	4
Liberal Arts & Sciences	Not reported	4
Microbiology	Not reported	4
Geography	Not reported	3
International Business	Not reported	3

Undergraduate Certificate (23)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences	Not reported	1,544
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	Not reported	103
Legal Support Services	Not reported	37
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair	Not reported	34
Design & Applied Arts	Not reported	21
Computer & Information Sciences	Not reported	19
Building Construction	Not reported	17
Accounting	Not reported	11
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Not reported	10
Security & Protective Services	Not reported	9
Audiovisual Communications	Not reported	8
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians	Not reported	8
Air Transportation	Not reported	8
Architectural Technology	Not reported	7
Real Estate	Not reported	6
Foods, Nutrition & Wellness	Not reported	5
Sports & Fitness	Not reported	5
Social Sciences	Not reported	5
Apparel and Textiles	Not reported	4
Machinist	Not reported	4
Drama & Theater Arts	Not reported	4
Business Administration & Management	Not reported	4
Human Development & Family Studies	Not reported	3

Show 12 additional programs with limited data

Program	Level	Completers
Natural Resources Conservation	Associate	2
Geological Sciences	Associate	2
Dance	Associate	2
Entrepreneurship	Associate	2
Communications	Undergraduate Certificate	1
Radio, Television & Film	Undergraduate Certificate	1
Graphic Communications	Undergraduate Certificate	1
Industrial Production Technology	Undergraduate Certificate	1
Religion	Associate	1
Astronomy	Associate	1
Visual & Performing Arts	Undergraduate Certificate	1
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations	Undergraduate Certificate	1