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Public Colleges in California

50 public colleges in California. Compare tuition, graduation rates, and earnings data.

Colleges: 50 | Avg Tuition: $6,474 | Avg Earnings (10yr): $56,879 | Avg Grad Rate: 52.3%

Public Colleges in California — Comparison

CollegeCityTuitionEarnings (10yr)Grad Rate
Arizona State University - ASU California Center - BroadwayLos Angeles$11,663$62,668
Arizona State University - ASU California Center - GrandLos Angeles$11,663$62,668
College of AlamedaAlameda$1,258$42,56333.6%
Allan Hancock CollegeSanta Maria$1,156$42,78626.8%
American River CollegeSacramento$1,288$40,16234.6%
Antelope Valley Community College DistrictLancaster$1,124$36,52632.5%
Bakersfield CollegeBakersfield$1,430$37,29121.6%
Barstow Community CollegeBarstow$1,104$35,10436.2%
Butte CollegeOroville$1,356$41,81037.9%
Cabrillo CollegeAptos$1,270$44,11438.1%
University of California College of the Law-San FranciscoSan Francisco
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo$13,596$90,76885.7%
California State University-BakersfieldBakersfield$8,090$59,00949.6%
California State University-StanislausTurlock$8,246$63,18855.6%
California State University-San BernardinoSan Bernardino$8,093$59,97754.8%
California State Polytechnic University-PomonaPomona$7,780$71,90267.6%
California State University-ChicoChico$8,472$64,17263.2%
California State University-Dominguez HillsCarson$7,449$57,16244.6%
California State University-FresnoFresno$7,350$61,24455.9%
California State University-FullertonFullerton$7,470$62,95169.7%
California State University-East BayHayward$7,583$71,40146.7%
California State University-Long BeachLong Beach$7,350$64,40369.3%
California State University-Los AngelesLos Angeles$7,160$59,21152.8%
California State University-NorthridgeNorthridge$7,458$59,11556.5%
California State University-SacramentoSacramento$8,018$64,87656.1%
University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley$16,347$92,44692.9%
University of California-DavisDavis$16,774$80,83885.4%
University of California-IrvineIrvine$15,722$80,73586.4%
University of California-Los AngelesLos Angeles$15,203$82,51192.6%
University of California-RiversideRiverside$15,606$67,69976.3%
University of California-San DiegoLa Jolla$16,758$84,94386.8%
University of California-San FranciscoSan Francisco
University of California-Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara$16,414$74,91584.3%
University of California-Santa CruzSanta Cruz$16,005$68,39674.8%
California State University Maritime AcademyVallejo$9,944$94,78463.3%
Canada CollegeRedwood City$1,332$50,08748.0%
College of the CanyonsSanta Clarita$1,166$49,02244.3%
Cerritos CollegeNorwalk$1,364$41,15629.6%
Cerro Coso Community CollegeRidgecrest$1,384$34,96325.5%
Chabot CollegeHayward$1,150$48,14344.0%
Chaffey CollegeRancho Cucamonga$1,184$42,97534.0%
Citrus CollegeGlendora$1,204$42,06542.9%
City College of San FranciscoSan Francisco$1,696$45,80539.9%
Clovis Adult EducationClovis$50,09878.2%
Coastline Community CollegeFountain Valley$1,364$44,48330.1%
Columbia CollegeSonora$1,282$39,03528.5%
Compton CollegeCompton$1,142$34,18129.0%
Contra Costa CollegeSan Pablo$1,312$40,85030.4%
Cosumnes River CollegeSacramento$1,288$42,44636.3%
Crafton Hills CollegeYucaipa$1,188$42,55331.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public colleges are in California?

There are 50 public colleges in California.

What is the average tuition at public colleges in California?

The average in-state tuition at public colleges in California is $6,474 per year.

Are public colleges in California worth it?

Graduates of public colleges in California earn $56,879 median salary 10 years after enrollment.

Analysis based on U.S. Department of Education data. Not enrollment advice. Verify information with the institution directly.