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PC

Pasadena City College

Pasadena, CAPublicCity Setting
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N/A
Accept Rate
N/A
$3,864
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
21.5K
Students
Very Large campus body
$32,759
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Pasadena City College is a public institution located in the city setting of Pasadena, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 21.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
21.5K (Very Large)
Predominant Degree
Associate's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

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

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing14% of degrees
Health Sciences13% of degrees
Social 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: $107,357
Earnings 5yr: $101,040
Debt: $12,834
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,752
Earnings 5yr: $56,767
Debt: $5,681
Social Sciences, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,709
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Natural Sciences.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,721
Earnings 5yr: $64,323
Debt: $6,250
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,235
Earnings 5yr: $31,396
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,033
Earnings 5yr: $39,073
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,700
Earnings 5yr: $41,258
Debt: $12,000
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,808
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,598
Earnings 5yr: $49,797
Debt: N/A
Sociology.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $39,348
Earnings 5yr: $35,385
Debt: N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $33,915
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $30,107
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $64,323
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $50,200
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Agricultural Production Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
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
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$3,864
In-State Tuition$1,180
Out-of-State Tuition$9,820
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

31%
Pell Grants
1%
Take Loans
38%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$32,759
+34% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$43,937

Completion Signals

48%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
76%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$6,036
Est. Monthly Payment
$65/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

46%
Men
54%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 46% men and 54% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
56%
Part-Time Share
60%
Avg Family Income
$21,880
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