At a glance
Average net price
$2,129
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
47.6%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
10,579
In-state tuition
$1,164
Out-of-state tuition
$9,612
Cost of attendance
$13,818
Median earnings (10y)
$44,956
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
27 program areas reported · Heavily focused on humanities & arts (51% of credentials).
- STEM12%
- Health1%
- Business11%
- Humanities & arts51%
- Social sciences12%
- Trades & services13%
- Liberal arts43.5%~4,600 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Business11.2%~1,188 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Construction trades10.2%~1,083 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering tech8.2%~872 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~471 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~449 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology3.4%~355 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences2.8%~293 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~135 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication1.3%~135 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~127 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~107 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science0.9%~98 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~93 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Education0.8%~88 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~85 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Mathematics0.8%~81 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Transportation0.6%~65 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- English0.5%~54 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~51 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- History0.4%~37 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~25 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~22 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~22 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~22 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~12 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare 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 | 1,743 | — | $5,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 1,247 | — | $5,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 306 | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | Associate's | 296 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 271 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 254 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Associate's | 252 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 196 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 181 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Undergraduate certificate | 151 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Associate's | 107 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Associate's | 103 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 102 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Associate's | 81 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Associate's | 75 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 72 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 64 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Associate's | 64 | — | — |
| Real Estate. | Undergraduate certificate | 64 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 62 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Associate's | 60 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. | Undergraduate certificate | 57 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Associate's | 56 | — | — |
| History. | Associate's | 42 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 41 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Associate's | 38 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Associate's | 34 | — | — |
| Physics. | Associate's | 32 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Associate's | 27 | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides. | Undergraduate certificate | 26 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Associate's | 25 | — | — |
| Economics. | Associate's | 23 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 22 | — | — |
| Real Estate. | Associate's | 21 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Associate's | 19 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Undergraduate certificate | 18 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Associate's | 17 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. | Associate's | 16 | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides. | Associate's | 13 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 12 | — | — |
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 Santiago Canyon College
Santiago Canyon College is a large institution located in Orange, California, primarily awarding the certificate. It enrolls roughly 10,579 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Business, Construction trades.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Santiago Canyon College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $2,129 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $1,164 for in-state students and $9,612 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $13,818 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 47.6%, a average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $44,956 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Santiago Canyon College confers degrees and certificates across 27 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Business, Construction trades. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (51% of credentials), trades & services (13% of credentials), stem (12% 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 Orange, California (city), Santiago Canyon 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 Santiago Canyon College
Q.How much does Santiago Canyon College cost?
The average net price at Santiago Canyon College is $2,129 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $13,818.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Santiago Canyon College?
Santiago Canyon College has a 6-year graduation rate of 47.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Santiago Canyon College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Santiago Canyon College graduate earns $44,956 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Santiago Canyon College?
Published tuition is $1,164 in-state and $9,612 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Santiago Canyon College located?
Santiago Canyon College is located in Orange, California (ZIP 92869).
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 Santiago Canyon College at their official website.