Butte College
Oroville, California · Public · 8,890 undergraduates
Of 25 programs with reported earnings, 20 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 5 fall short. Another 95 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $4,944 |
| $30k to $48k | $4,206 |
| $48k to $75k | $6,503 |
| $75k to $110k | $10,570 |
| $110k and up | $13,051 |
| All families (average) | $5,520 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $40,543 | +$3,567 | clears the bar | $7,500 | 2.1 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $86,324 | +$49,348 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $28,780 | -$8,196 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $107,202 | +$70,226 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 0.2 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $82,708 | +$45,732 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $64,811 | +$27,835 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $49,000 | +$12,024 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Associate's Degree | $41,185 | +$4,209 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Fire Protection | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $67,238 | +$30,262 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $46,677 | +$9,701 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $35,456 | -$1,520 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Ground Transportation | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $50,381 | +$13,405 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate's Degree | $39,968 | +$2,992 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,133 | +$8,157 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate's Degree | $65,467 | +$28,491 | clears the bar | $11,824 | 0.4 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 25 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 35% of students receive Pell grants · 45% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.