Cabrillo College
Aptos, California · Public · 8,002 undergraduates
Of 21 programs with reported earnings, 20 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 108 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $14,656 |
| $30k to $48k | $14,911 |
| $48k to $75k | $17,780 |
| $75k to $110k | $19,252 |
| All families (average) | $15,843 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $31,708 | -$5,268 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $48,706 | +$11,730 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $47,930 | +$10,954 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $51,576 | +$14,600 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $41,932 | +$4,956 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $50,226 | +$13,250 | clears the bar | $7,507 | 0.6 yrs |
| Human Services, General | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $44,052 | +$7,076 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Communication and Media Studies | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $53,531 | +$16,555 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $113,277 | +$76,301 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $55,719 | +$18,743 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business/Commerce, General | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $54,690 | +$17,714 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biology, General | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $49,098 | +$12,122 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $43,801 | +$6,825 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $84,260 | +$47,284 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Engineering, General | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $85,144 | +$48,168 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 21 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 24% of students receive Pell grants · 38% 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.