De Anza College
Cupertino, California · Public · 15,264 undergraduates
All 6 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 94 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $5,887 |
| $30k to $48k | $4,834 |
| $48k to $75k | $7,798 |
| $75k to $110k | $11,094 |
| $110k and up | $11,825 |
| All families (average) | $6,642 |
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 | $75,297 | +$38,321 | clears the bar | $6,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | $71,064 | +$34,088 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Social Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $51,460 | +$14,484 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $56,754 | +$19,778 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate's Degree | $53,738 | +$16,762 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Sociology | Associate's Degree | $62,081 | +$25,105 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 18% of students receive Pell grants · 68% 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.