San Jose City College
San Jose, California · Public · 7,105 undergraduates
All 4 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 78 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $16,430 |
| $30k to $48k | $15,652 |
| $48k to $75k | $18,524 |
| $75k to $110k | $22,207 |
| $110k and up | $20,198 |
| All families (average) | $16,959 |
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 | $56,307 | +$19,331 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | $40,609 | +$3,633 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $76,094 | +$39,118 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $39,039 | +$2,063 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 21% 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.