At a glance
Average net price
$5,080
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
39.2%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
5,784
In-state tuition
$1,438
Out-of-state tuition
$12,500
Cost of attendance
$13,744
Median earnings (10y)
$50,936
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
24 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (45%), stem (19%), trades & services (11%).
- STEM19%
- Health5%
- Business9%
- Humanities & arts45%
- Social sciences11%
- Trades & services11%
- Liberal arts32.4%~1,876 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science11.3%~654 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business9.0%~522 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~481 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~417 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~298 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~268 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Social sciences4.3%~251 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~207 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~157 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Psychology2.7%~154 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~96 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.6%~90 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication1.5%~87 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~64 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering0.8%~47 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~32 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~17 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- English0.3%~14 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.3%~14 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~14 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering tech0.1%~6 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education0.1%~3 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
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.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Undergraduate certificate | 922 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 382 | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | Associate's | 295 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 200 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 175 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Associate's | 160 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Associate's | 122 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 89 | — | — |
| Fire Protection. | Associate's | 81 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 74 | — | — |
| Economics. | Associate's | 74 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Associate's | 61 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Associate's | 59 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Analysis. | Undergraduate certificate | 58 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | Undergraduate certificate | 58 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 55 | $61,311 | $17,223 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Associate's | 50 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | Associate's | 47 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Associate's | 44 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Associate's | 44 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 42 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Associate's | 35 | — | — |
| Engineering, General. | Associate's | 29 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 27 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate's | 26 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 24 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Associate's | 23 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Associate's | 22 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 19 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Associate's | 19 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 17 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Associate's | 16 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Associate's | 16 | — | — |
| Physics. | Associate's | 15 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Undergraduate certificate | 15 | — | — |
| History. | Associate's | 14 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | Undergraduate certificate | 11 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Associate's | 11 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 8 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Associate's | 7 | — | — |
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 Mission College
Mission College is a large institution located in Santa Clara, California, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 5,784 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Computer science, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Mission College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $5,080 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $1,438 for in-state students and $12,500 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $13,744 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 39.2%, a average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $50,936 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Mission College confers degrees and certificates across 24 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Computer science, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (45% of credentials), stem (19% of credentials), trades & services (11% 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 Santa Clara, California (city), Mission 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 Mission College
Q.How much does Mission College cost?
The average net price at Mission College is $5,080 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $13,744.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Mission College?
Mission College has a 6-year graduation rate of 39.2% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Mission College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Mission College graduate earns $50,936 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Mission College?
Published tuition is $1,438 in-state and $12,500 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Mission College located?
Mission College is located in Santa Clara, California (ZIP 95054).
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 Mission College at their official website.