Sacramento City College
Sacramento, California · Public · 17,657 undergraduates
Of 8 programs with reported earnings, 7 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 113 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $5,739 |
| $30k to $48k | $5,509 |
| $48k to $75k | $8,567 |
| $75k to $110k | $11,609 |
| $110k and up | $9,906 |
| All families (average) | $6,614 |
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 | $53,872 | +$16,896 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Associate's Degree | $39,363 | +$2,387 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $46,078 | +$9,102 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Sociology | Associate's Degree | $42,361 | +$5,385 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $123,978 | +$87,002 | clears the bar | $14,000 | 0.2 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate's Degree | $45,735 | +$8,759 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $63,615 | +$26,639 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $18,184 | -$18,792 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 26% of students receive Pell grants · 34% 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.