Santiago Canyon College
Orange, California · Public · 10,579 undergraduates
All 6 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 84 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $-219 |
| $30k to $48k | $454 |
| $48k to $75k | $4,833 |
| $75k to $110k | $9,373 |
| $110k and up | $11,014 |
| All families (average) | $2,129 |
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 | $47,522 | +$10,546 | clears the bar | $4,688 | 0.4 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $49,100 | +$12,124 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $59,862 | +$22,886 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | $65,210 | +$28,234 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Associate's Degree | $41,112 | +$4,136 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification) | $49,148 | +$12,172 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 11% 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.