General Studies programs in California
31 colleges in California offer General Studies, from certificate (1 to 2 years) to certificate (12 weeks to 1 year). The most graduates in 2023-24 came from Golden West College, Palomar College, and University of Massachusetts Global.
Updated · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard
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Colleges
Sorted by graduates in General Studies. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.
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Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA · 2-year · Public
Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)- Average net price
- $4,824
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $43,145
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Palomar College
San Marcos, CA · 2-year · Public
Certificate (1 to 2 years)- Average net price
- $5,763
- Graduation rate
- 38%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $42,300
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University of Massachusetts Global
Aliso Viejo, CA · 4-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $32,654
- Graduation rate
- 43%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $65,703
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National University
San Diego, CA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Associate's degree Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $22,878
- Graduation rate
- 43%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $67,548
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Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, CA · 2-year · Public
Certificate (1 to 2 years)- Average net price
- $6,490
- Graduation rate
- 45%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $46,283
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Hartnell College
Salinas, CA · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $2,039
- Graduation rate
- 40%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $44,316
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Cosumnes River College
Sacramento, CA · 2-year · Public
Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)- Average net price
- $5,981
- Graduation rate
- 40%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $42,446
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Life Pacific University
San Dimas, CA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $20,898
- Graduation rate
- 40%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $43,299
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The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $32,647
- Graduation rate
- 68%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $57,106
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University of La Verne
La Verne, CA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $20,161
- Graduation rate
- 63%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $65,464
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World Mission University
Los Angeles, CA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $15,785
- Graduation rate
- 100%
- Undergrads
- 207
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Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, CA · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)- Average net price
- $16,341
- Graduation rate
- 34%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $44,483
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College of the Sequoias
Visalia, CA · 2-year · Public
Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)- Average net price
- $480
- Graduation rate
- 39%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $39,092
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Canada College
Redwood City, CA · 2-year · Public
Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)- Average net price
- $32
- Graduation rate
- 47%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $50,087
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Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CA · 2-year · Public
Certificate (under 12 weeks)- Average net price
- $10,261
- Graduation rate
- 29%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $36,190
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Berkeley City College
Berkeley, CA · 2-year · Public
Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)- Average net price
- $9,096
- Graduation rate
- 36%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $41,217
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California State University-Channel Islands
Camarillo, CA · 4-year · Public
Postbaccalaureate certificate- Average net price
- $9,849
- Graduation rate
- 51%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $62,152
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California State University-Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA · 4-year · Public
Postbaccalaureate certificate- Average net price
- $8,615
- Graduation rate
- 43%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $57,162
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California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA · 4-year · Public
Postbaccalaureate certificate- Average net price
- $9,338
- Graduation rate
- 56%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $64,876
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Concordia University-Irvine
Irvine, CA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $28,115
- Graduation rate
- 58%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $65,083
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Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $35,333
- Graduation rate
- 78%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $84,713
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Epic Bible College & Graduate School
Sacramento, CA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Associate's degree- Graduation rate
- 0%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $37,822
- Undergrads
- 66
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Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $13,630
- Graduation rate
- 50%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $58,896
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Hope International University
Fullerton, CA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $29,310
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $49,697
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La Sierra University
Riverside, CA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)- Average net price
- $45,566
- Graduation rate
- 60%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $61,824
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Mission College
Santa Clara, CA · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $5,080
- Graduation rate
- 39%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $50,936
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Pacific Union College
Angwin, CA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Associate's degree Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $41,008
- Graduation rate
- 58%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $70,484
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Reedley College
Reedley, CA · 2-year · Public
Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)- Average net price
- $6,814
- Graduation rate
- 42%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $38,493
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San Diego State University
San Diego, CA · 4-year · Public
Postbaccalaureate certificate- Average net price
- $15,364
- Graduation rate
- 76%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $64,909
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Simpson University
Redding, CA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $27,817
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $54,340
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University of Redlands
Redlands, CA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $30,031
- Graduation rate
- 67%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $72,690
Program 24.0102, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).