At a glance
Average net price
$1,738
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
44.3%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
7,620
In-state tuition
$1,272
Out-of-state tuition
$9,956
Cost of attendance
$11,880
Median earnings (10y)
$55,702
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
22 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (49%), trades & services (14%), social sciences (12%).
- STEM9%
- Health8%
- Business8%
- Humanities & arts49%
- Social sciences12%
- Trades & services14%
- Liberal arts38.6%~2,943 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Personal services11.0%~838 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Business8.4%~641 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~636 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Psychology5.6%~427 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~349 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences4.1%~312 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science3.0%~229 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics2.5%~193 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~177 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication2.1%~156 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~136 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~120 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~88 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~83 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~83 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- English0.9%~68 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~57 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Legal0.3%~26 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History0.3%~26 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering tech0.3%~21 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~11 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare 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. | Associate's | 432 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Undergraduate certificate | 221 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Associate's | 186 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 176 | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | Associate's | 162 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Associate's | 149 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 120 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Associate's | 68 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Associate's | 64 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 64 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 57 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Associate's | 52 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 46 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Associate's | 36 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Associate's | 36 | — | — |
| Economics. | Associate's | 36 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Associate's | 36 | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 32 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Associate's | 31 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Associate's | 30 | — | — |
| Physics. | Associate's | 25 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | Associate's | 19 | — | — |
| History. | Associate's | 19 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services. | Associate's | 18 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 18 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Associate's | 17 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 15 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate's | 15 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Associate's | 13 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Associate's | 12 | — | — |
| Journalism. | Associate's | 10 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 9 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | Undergraduate certificate | 8 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Associate's | 7 | — | — |
| Music. | Associate's | 7 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 6 | — | — |
| Engineering, General. | Associate's | 5 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 5 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography. | Associate's | 5 | — | — |
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 Skyline College
Skyline College is a large institution located in San Bruno, California, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 7,620 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Personal services, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Skyline College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $1,738 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $1,272 for in-state students and $9,956 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $11,880 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 44.3%, a average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $55,702 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Skyline College confers degrees and certificates across 22 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Personal services, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (49% of credentials), trades & services (14% of credentials), social sciences (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 San Bruno, California (suburb), Skyline 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 Skyline College
Q.How much does Skyline College cost?
The average net price at Skyline College is $1,738 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $11,880.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Skyline College?
Skyline College has a 6-year graduation rate of 44.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Skyline College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Skyline College graduate earns $55,702 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Skyline College?
Published tuition is $1,272 in-state and $9,956 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Skyline College located?
Skyline College is located in San Bruno, California (ZIP 94066).
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 Skyline College at their official website.