Sacramento City College

Sacramento, California · Public, 2-year

At a glance

Average net price

$6,614

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

33.5%

Admission rate

Not available

Undergrad size

17,657

In-state tuition

$1,288

Out-of-state tuition

$12,616

Cost of attendance

$15,767

Median earnings (10y)

$42,214

Admissions

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

Programs breakdown

32 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (29%), social sciences (16%), stem (16%).

  • STEM16%
  • Health10%
  • Business13%
  • Humanities & arts29%
  • Social sciences16%
  • 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's612
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Associate's367$7,500
Psychology, General.Associate's310
Biological and Physical Sciences.Associate's282
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Associate's248$25,667$11,760
Sociology.Associate's126
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate113
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Associate's107$91,029$18,451
Biology, General.Associate's95
Accounting and Related Services.Associate's91
Communication and Media Studies.Associate's87
Political Science and Government.Associate's66
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Associate's61$52,307$15,008
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Associate's60
Mathematics.Associate's59
Social Sciences, General.Associate's58
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.Undergraduate certificate56
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.Undergraduate certificate55
History.Associate's55
Graphic Communications.Undergraduate certificate49
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.Associate's49
Accounting and Related Services.Undergraduate certificate49
English Language and Literature, General.Associate's47
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.Associate's47
Graphic Communications.Associate's45
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate40
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.Associate's39
Business/Commerce, General.Associate's39
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.Associate's38
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate38
Non-Professional Legal Studies.Undergraduate certificate35
Air Transportation.Associate's35
Public Health.Undergraduate certificate33
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications.Undergraduate certificate31
Chemistry.Associate's30
Computer Programming.Associate's29
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.Associate's29
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.Undergraduate certificate28
Computer Programming.Undergraduate certificate24
Anthropology.Associate's24

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 Sacramento City College

Sacramento City College is a very large institution located in Sacramento, California, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 17,657 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Business, Health professions.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at Sacramento City College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $6,614 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $1,288 for in-state students and $12,616 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $15,767 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 33.5%, a average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $42,214 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

Sacramento City College confers degrees and certificates across 32 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Business, Health professions. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (29% of credentials), social sciences (16% 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 Sacramento, California (city), Sacramento City 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 Sacramento City College

Q.How much does Sacramento City College cost?

The average net price at Sacramento City College is $6,614 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $15,767.

Q.What is the graduation rate at Sacramento City College?

Sacramento City College has a 6-year graduation rate of 33.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How much do Sacramento City College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Sacramento City College graduate earns $42,214 per year.

Q.What is tuition at Sacramento City College?

Published tuition is $1,288 in-state and $12,616 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is Sacramento City College located?

Sacramento City College is located in Sacramento, California (ZIP 95822).

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 Sacramento City College at their official website.