College of the Canyons
Santa Clarita, California · Public · 15,832 undergraduates
All 12 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 97 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $2,522 |
| $30k to $48k | $3,075 |
| $48k to $75k | $4,980 |
| $75k to $110k | $7,406 |
| $110k and up | $9,240 |
| All families (average) | $3,702 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $52,488 | +$15,512 | clears the bar | $6,625 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $60,290 | +$23,314 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Associate's Degree | $42,174 | +$5,198 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $60,325 | +$23,349 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $64,025 | +$27,049 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Sociology | Associate's Degree | $50,526 | +$13,550 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Mathematics | Associate's Degree | $73,088 | +$36,112 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $54,179 | +$17,203 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $98,736 | +$61,760 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 0.2 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $51,561 | +$14,585 | clears the bar | $8,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate's Degree | $49,940 | +$12,964 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $66,607 | +$29,631 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 18% 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.