Gavilan College
Gilroy, California · Public · 4,786 undergraduates
All 9 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 70 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $5,507 |
| $30k to $48k | $5,759 |
| $48k to $75k | $7,716 |
| $75k to $110k | $10,512 |
| $110k and up | $11,091 |
| All families (average) | $6,542 |
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 | $51,938 | +$14,962 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $39,018 | +$2,042 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $71,548 | +$34,572 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $55,655 | +$18,679 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Associate's Degree | $54,585 | +$17,609 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate's Degree | $49,070 | +$12,094 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $128,491 | +$91,515 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Associate's Degree | $58,344 | +$21,368 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $133,763 | +$96,787 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 24% of students receive Pell grants · 42% 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.