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CO

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita, CAPublicSuburb Setting
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N/A
Accept Rate
N/A
$3,702
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
15.8K
Students
Large campus body
$37,697
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

College of the Canyons is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Santa Clarita, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 15.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
15.8K (Large)
Predominant Degree
Associate's
Locale / Setting
Suburb

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A

Top Majors & Programs

Social Sciences16% of degrees
Business & Marketing14% of degrees
Health Sciences6% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,736
Earnings 5yr: $90,233
Debt: $17,250
Mathematics.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,088
Earnings 5yr: $59,937
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $66,607
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,025
Earnings 5yr: $56,041
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $60,325
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,290
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $9,980
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,179
Earnings 5yr: $56,909
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $52,488
Earnings 5yr: $49,535
Debt: $7,750
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,561
Earnings 5yr: $46,398
Debt: $7,750
Sociology.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,526
Earnings 5yr: $44,021
Debt: $8,750
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,940
Earnings 5yr: $42,777
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,174
Earnings 5yr: $38,609
Debt: $7,177
Physics.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $72,279
Debt: N/A
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $56,996
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $29,872
Debt: N/A
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $29,188
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
American Sign Language.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
American Sign Language.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$3,702
In-State Tuition$1,166
Out-of-State Tuition$10,958
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

18%
Pell Grants
1%
Take Loans
35%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$37,697
+30% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$49,022

Completion Signals

45%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
70%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$6,375
Est. Monthly Payment
$69/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

56%
Men
44%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 56% men and 44% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
51%
Part-Time Share
66%
Avg Family Income
$26,665
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