Cabrillo College

Aptos, California · Public, 2-year

At a glance

Average net price

$15,843

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

38.0%

Admission rate

Not available

Undergrad size

8,002

In-state tuition

$1,270

Out-of-state tuition

$9,862

Cost of attendance

$24,966

Median earnings (10y)

$44,114

Admissions

SAT average
Not available
ACT midpoint
Not available
Retention
Not available
Locale
Suburb

Programs breakdown

29 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (42%), trades & services (16%), social sciences (14%).

  • STEM11%
  • Health7%
  • Business9%
  • Humanities & arts42%
  • Social sciences14%
  • Trades & services16%

Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.

Specific majors offered

40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Associate's1,444
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.Associate's356
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Undergraduate certificate182$31,620
Psychology, General.Associate's160
Accounting and Related Services.Undergraduate certificate154
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Associate's133
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Associate's130
Culinary Arts and Related Services.Undergraduate certificate109
Business/Commerce, General.Associate's103
Sociology.Associate's95
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection.Undergraduate certificate95
Communication and Media Studies.Associate's92
Economics.Associate's91
Engineering, General.Associate's88
Mathematics.Associate's88
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Undergraduate certificate88$37,979
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.Undergraduate certificate84
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Associate's83
Biology, General.Associate's81
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.Undergraduate certificate74
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Undergraduate certificate66
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Associate's66
Chemistry.Associate's57
Physics.Associate's57
Fire Protection.Associate's56
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Associate's51
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Undergraduate certificate51$17,345$7,412
Computer Science.Associate's44
Biological and Physical Sciences.Associate's44
Fine and Studio Arts.Associate's44
Political Science and Government.Associate's42
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services.Undergraduate certificate39
Communication and Media Studies.Undergraduate certificate39
Anthropology.Associate's37
Accounting and Related Services.Associate's36
Human Services, General.Undergraduate certificate34
Graphic Communications.Undergraduate certificate33
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Undergraduate certificate32$73,895
English Language and Literature, General.Associate's30
History.Associate's29

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.

About Cabrillo College

Cabrillo College is a large institution located in Aptos, California, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 8,002 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Business, Parks & recreation.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at Cabrillo College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $15,843 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $1,270 for in-state students and $9,862 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $24,966 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 38.0%, a average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $44,114 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

Cabrillo College confers degrees and certificates across 29 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Business, Parks & recreation. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (42% of credentials), trades & services (16% of credentials), social sciences (14% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.

Admissions

Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.

Location & campus

Set in Aptos, California (suburb), Cabrillo College draws students from across California and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.

Frequently asked questions about Cabrillo College

Q.How much does Cabrillo College cost?

The average net price at Cabrillo College is $15,843 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $24,966.

Q.What is the graduation rate at Cabrillo College?

Cabrillo College has a 6-year graduation rate of 38.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How much do Cabrillo College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Cabrillo College graduate earns $44,114 per year.

Q.What is tuition at Cabrillo College?

Published tuition is $1,270 in-state and $9,862 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is Cabrillo College located?

Cabrillo College is located in Aptos, California (ZIP 95003).

Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Cabrillo College at their official website.