College of San Mateo
San Mateo, California · Public · 7,977 undergraduates
All 6 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 84 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $-1,310 |
| $30k to $48k | $-902 |
| $48k to $75k | $3,342 |
| $75k to $110k | $6,342 |
| All families (average) | $536 |
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 | $52,619 | +$15,643 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $72,390 | +$35,414 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Associate's Degree | $49,708 | +$12,732 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate's Degree | $65,120 | +$28,144 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $55,857 | +$18,881 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $144,794 | +$107,818 | clears the bar | $14,715 | 0.1 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 11% of students receive Pell grants · 61% 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.