Compare to Similar Programs in California

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities certificate's programs at peer institutions in California (111 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Butte College
East Los Angeles College$33,628$41,868$5,7010.17
San Diego Mesa College$33,015$35,843$6,1250.19
San Diego City College$32,438$37,781$7,9350.24
San Diego Miramar College$31,804$43,527$6,5000.20
Santiago Canyon College$31,050$42,978$5,5000.18
National Median$27,024$9,3750.35

Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park
$1,238$33,628$5,701
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego
$1,150$33,015$6,125
San Diego City College
San Diego
$1,150$32,438$7,935
San Diego Miramar College
San Diego
$1,150$31,804$6,500
Santiago Canyon College
Orange
$1,164$31,050$5,500

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Butte College, approximately 34% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.