Colleges in California

Whittle lists 632 colleges in California, sorted by how many students they graduate each year. Costs and outcomes come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.

Popular programs in California

Liberal Arts and Sciences (177) Business Administration and Management (230) Psychology (200) Biological and Physical Sciences (110) Registered Nursing (156) Humanities (130) Computer Science (144) Biology (177) Child Care Provider / Assistant (108) Medical / Clinical Assistant (163) Sociology (179) Speech Communication and Rhetoric (152) Health Services / Allied Health / Health Sciences (109) Social Sciences (102) Political Science and Government (177) Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse Training (96) Criminal Justice / Law Enforcement Administration (117) Cosmetology (125) Automobile / Automotive Mechanics Technology / Technician (82) Electrician (58) Mathematics (178) Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education / Fitness (108) Education (79) Economics (141) English Language and Literature (181) Management Science (32) Aesthetician / Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (79) Mechanical Engineering (30) History (181) Art / Art Studies (159) Econometrics and Quantitative Economics (33) Criminal Justice / Safety Studies (30) Law (30) Accounting Technology / Technician and Bookkeeping (118) Social Work (39) Early Childhood Education and Teaching (45) Electrical and Electronics Engineering (36) Public Health (41) Dental Assisting / Assistant (87) Emergency Medical Technology / Technician (EMT Paramedic) (60) Business / Commerce (88) Information Technology (116) Welding Technology / Welder (73) Research and Experimental Psychology, Other (20) Exercise Science and Kinesiology (139) Multi- / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (70) Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology / Technician (42) Physics (146) Chemistry (140) Civil Engineering (24) Criminal Justice / Police Science (97) Computer Engineering (29) Clinical Psychology (33) Radio and Television (69) Cinematography and Film / Video Production (58) Computer and Information Systems Security / Auditing / Information Assurance (80) Anthropology (139) Barbering (77) Fire Prevention and Safety Technology / Technician (61) Nail Technician / Specialist and Manicurist (66)

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Average net price
$32,740

Graduation rate
92%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$92,498
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · 4-year · Public

Average net price
$12,548

Graduation rate
93%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$82,511
University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA · 4-year · Public

Average net price
$13,481

Graduation rate
93%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$92,446
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA · 4-year · Public

Average net price
$2,779

Graduation rate
36%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$42,193
University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA · 4-year · Public

Average net price
$12,470

Graduation rate
86%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$84,943
University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA · 4-year · Public

Average net price
$14,251

Graduation rate
87%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$80,735
California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA · 4-year · Public

Average net price
$6,555

Graduation rate
70%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$62,951
University of California-Davis
Davis, CA · 4-year · Public

Average net price
$14,741

Graduation rate
86%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$80,838
California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA · 4-year · Public

Average net price
$10,440

Graduation rate
69%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$64,403
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA · 4-year · Public

Average net price
$15,364

Graduation rate
76%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$64,909
California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA · 4-year · Public

Average net price
$7,021

Graduation rate
57%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$59,115
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA · 4-year · Public

Average net price
$13,760

Graduation rate
69%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$78,988
California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA · 4-year · Public

Average net price
$9,338

Graduation rate
56%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$64,876
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA · 2-year · Public

Average net price
$4,152

Graduation rate
48%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$50,874
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA · 2-year · Public

Average net price
$3,864

Graduation rate
48%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$43,937
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA · 2-year · Public

Average net price
$2,424

Graduation rate
31%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$41,156
Ashford University
San Diego, CA · 4-year · Private for-profit

Average net price
$31,266

Graduation rate
11%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$35,404
University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA · 4-year · Public

Average net price
$16,109

Graduation rate
83%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$74,915
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA · 4-year · Public

Average net price
$14,621

Graduation rate
21%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$37,291
University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA · 4-year · Public

Average net price
$14,304

Graduation rate
76%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$67,699
California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · 4-year · Public

Average net price
$3,967

Graduation rate
53%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$59,211
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA · 4-year · Public

Average net price
$3,133

Graduation rate
31%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$43,552
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA · 4-year · Public

Average net price
$11,531

Graduation rate
68%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$71,902
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA · 4-year · Public

Average net price
$12,278

Graduation rate
50%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$68,077
Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, CA · 2-year · Public

Average net price
$13,270

Graduation rate
46%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$44,521
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA · 2-year · Public

Average net price
$6,331

Graduation rate
37%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$47,224
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA · 2-year · Public

Average net price
$10,852

Graduation rate
37%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$42,006
California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA · 4-year · Public

Average net price
$7,000

Graduation rate
57%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$61,244
National University
San Diego, CA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Average net price
$22,878

Graduation rate
43%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$67,548
University of the People
Pasadena, CA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Graduation rate
34%

Undergrads
22,688
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA · 2-year · Public

Average net price
$6,202

Graduation rate
30%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$38,870
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA · 4-year · Public

Average net price
$-2,296

Graduation rate
44%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$49,044
Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, CA · 2-year · Public

Average net price
$6,490

Graduation rate
45%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$46,283
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA · 4-year · Public

Average net price
$16,665

Graduation rate
86%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$90,768
University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA · 4-year · Public

Average net price
$17,890

Graduation rate
75%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$68,396
Stanford University
Stanford, CA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Average net price
$13,807

Graduation rate
92%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$124,080
Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA · 2-year · Public

Average net price
$4,824

Graduation rate
49%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$43,145
California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA · 4-year · Public

Average net price
$4,564

Graduation rate
55%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$59,977
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA · 2-year · Public

Average net price
$5,383

Graduation rate
26%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$42,786
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA · 4-year · Public

Average net price
$8,069

Graduation rate
24%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$37,361
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA · 2-year · Public

Average net price
$7,203

Graduation rate
48%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$47,348
Shasta College
Redding, CA · 4-year · Public

Average net price
$2,878

Graduation rate
23%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$39,269
Ventura College
Ventura, CA · 2-year · Public

Average net price
$-982

Graduation rate
38%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$43,430
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA · 2-year · Public

Average net price
$1,947

Graduation rate
62%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$36,119
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA · 2-year · Public

Average net price
$6,134

Graduation rate
34%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$43,366
Irvine Valley College
Irvine, CA · 2-year · Public

Average net price
$2,090

Graduation rate
57%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$49,156
College of the Canyons
Santa Clarita, CA · 2-year · Public

Average net price
$3,702

Graduation rate
45%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$49,022
American River College
Sacramento, CA · 2-year · Public

Average net price
$7,999

Graduation rate
37%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$40,162

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