Chabot College
Hayward, California · Public · 11,392 undergraduates
All 4 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 104 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,013 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,888 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,746 |
| $75k to $110k | $13,457 |
| $110k and up | $6,370 |
| All families (average) | $9,053 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $61,098 | +$24,122 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Sociology | Associate's Degree | $48,932 | +$11,956 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $163,641 | +$126,665 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $107,583 | +$70,607 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 21% of students receive Pell grants · 47% 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.