City College of San Francisco

San Francisco, California · Public, 2-year

At a glance

Average net price

$6,906

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

40.1%

Admission rate

Not available

Undergrad size

17,348

In-state tuition

$1,696

Out-of-state tuition

$14,656

Cost of attendance

$16,870

Median earnings (10y)

$45,805

Admissions

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

Programs breakdown

34 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (30%), social sciences (28%), stem (16%).

  • STEM16%
  • Health11%
  • Business5%
  • Humanities & arts30%
  • Social sciences28%
  • Trades & services9%

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
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Undergraduate certificate1,512
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Associate's838
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Undergraduate certificate806
Biological and Physical Sciences.Associate's379
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.Undergraduate certificate339
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other.Undergraduate certificate276
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Undergraduate certificate209
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Associate's200
Biology, General.Associate's188
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Associate's183
Special Education and Teaching.Undergraduate certificate169
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Associate's165$71,943$10,332
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Undergraduate certificate145
Psychology, General.Associate's139
Biology, General.Undergraduate certificate135
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.Associate's134
Health and Medical Administrative Services.Undergraduate certificate134
Public Health.Undergraduate certificate133
Computer Science.Associate's123
Fire Protection.Undergraduate certificate109
Computer Programming.Undergraduate certificate102
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Undergraduate certificate96
Design and Applied Arts.Undergraduate certificate89
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Associate's74
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Associate's68
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.Undergraduate certificate67$37,665
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.Associate's66
Business/Commerce, General.Associate's66
Mathematics.Associate's65
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Undergraduate certificate56
Sociology.Associate's55
Library and Archives Assisting.Undergraduate certificate54
Culinary Arts and Related Services.Associate's52
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.Undergraduate certificate51
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.Undergraduate certificate50
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.Undergraduate certificate48
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Associate's46
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.Associate's45
Graphic Communications.Undergraduate certificate45
Real Estate.Undergraduate certificate45

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 City College of San Francisco

City College of San Francisco is a very large institution located in San Francisco, California, primarily awarding the certificate. It enrolls roughly 17,348 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Family & consumer sci, Liberal arts, Health professions.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at City College of San Francisco — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $6,906 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $1,696 for in-state students and $14,656 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $16,870 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 40.1%, a average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $45,805 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

City College of San Francisco confers degrees and certificates across 34 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Family & consumer sci, Liberal arts, Health professions. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (30% of credentials), social sciences (28% of credentials), stem (16% 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 San Francisco, California (city), City College of San Francisco 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 City College of San Francisco

Q.How much does City College of San Francisco cost?

The average net price at City College of San Francisco is $6,906 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $16,870.

Q.What is the graduation rate at City College of San Francisco?

City College of San Francisco has a 6-year graduation rate of 40.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How much do City College of San Francisco graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median City College of San Francisco graduate earns $45,805 per year.

Q.What is tuition at City College of San Francisco?

Published tuition is $1,696 in-state and $14,656 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is City College of San Francisco located?

City College of San Francisco is located in San Francisco, California (ZIP 94112).

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 City College of San Francisco at their official website.