Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, California · Public · 16,091 undergraduates
All 7 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 120 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $5,562 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,354 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,216 |
| $75k to $110k | $11,890 |
| $110k and up | $13,862 |
| All families (average) | $7,203 |
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 | $46,454 | +$9,478 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $60,193 | +$23,217 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Associate's Degree | $40,152 | +$3,176 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | $41,701 | +$4,725 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate's Degree | $53,829 | +$16,853 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $91,682 | +$54,706 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Engineering, General | Associate's Degree | $73,237 | +$36,261 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 24% of students receive Pell grants · 48% 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.