Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, California · Public · 7,320 undergraduates
Of 6 programs with reported earnings, 5 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 79 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $5,958 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,455 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,521 |
| $75k to $110k | $11,863 |
| $110k and up | $7,051 |
| All families (average) | $7,443 |
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 | Associate's Degree | $49,481 | +$12,505 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $49,121 | +$12,145 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $64,818 | +$27,842 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Associate's Degree | $34,899 | -$2,077 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $55,890 | +$18,914 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $131,467 | +$94,491 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 29% of students receive Pell grants · 41% 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.