Median Earnings (1yr)
$47,566
95th percentile (95th in CA)
Sample Size
22
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Cabrillo College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Cabrillo College graduates earn $48k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all building/construction finishing, management, and inspection certificate programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection certificate's programs at peer institutions in California (53 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Cabrillo College$47,566
CET-San Diego$28,485$28,351$6,4250.23
CET-San Jose$28,485$28,351$6,4250.23
CET-El Centro$28,485$28,351$6,4250.23
CET-Colton$28,485$28,351$6,4250.23
CET-Watsonville$28,485$28,351$6,4250.23
National Median$28,485$7,5210.26

Other Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
CET-San Diego
San Diego
$28,485$6,425
CET-San Jose
San Jose
$28,485$6,425
CET-El Centro
El Centro
$28,485$6,425
CET-Colton
Colton
$28,485$6,425
CET-Watsonville
Watsonville
$28,485$6,425

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 Cabrillo College, approximately 22% 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.