Cabrillo College
Public two-year college in Aptos, CA that costs an average of $17,735 a year after financial aid and graduates 41% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$17,735
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
41%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$48,956
PublicMidsize suburb8,002 undergraduates
Cost of Cabrillo College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $27,981 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $1,270 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $10,870 |
| Books and supplies | $2,250 |
| Average net price after aid | $17,735 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $17,930 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $15,375 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $16,824 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $22,975 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Cabrillo College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 41% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 73% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $42,799 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $48,956 |
| Rank in California (earnings) | 46th of 125 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $10,500 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $119 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 27% |
| Students with federal loans | 1.1% |
Majors and programs at Cabrillo College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (77)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 39 | $111,804 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $107,167 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 148 | $58,027 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | — | $50,451 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 83 | $47,357 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 27 | $44,110 | $10,104 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | $42,539 | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 137 | $27,023 | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 2 | — | — |
| Anthropology | — | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 36 | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | — | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 33 | — | — |
| Basic Skills and Developmental/Remedial Education | — | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 63 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 4 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 77 | — | — |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 4 | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 42 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 43 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 10 | — | — |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 13 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 5 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 27 | — | — |
| Construction Management | — | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 123 | — | — |
| Dance | 3 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 44 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 28 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 7 | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 13 | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 65 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 12 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 16 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 9 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | — | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | 1 | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 2 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | — | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 32 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Human Services | 31 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| Interpersonal and Social Skills | — | — | — |
| Journalism | 1 | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 6 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 76 | — | — |
| Music | 9 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 4 | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | — | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 13 | — | — |
| Psychology | — | — | — |
| Public Health | 20 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Sociology | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 2 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (61)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 39 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 1 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 6 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 29 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 26 | — | — |
| Anthropology | 33 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 12 | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 2 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 8 | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 54 | — | — |
| Biology | 70 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 30 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 138 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 3 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 102 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 50 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 94 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | 40 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 1 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 10 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 14 | — | — |
| Construction Management | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 74 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 13 | — | — |
| Dance | 7 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 19 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 13 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 9 | — | — |
| Economics | 110 | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Engineering | 51 | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 37 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 13 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 21 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 47 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 30 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 7 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 4 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 1 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| History | 31 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 49 | — | — |
| Human Services | 24 | — | — |
| Journalism | 6 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,458 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 74 | — | — |
| Music | 17 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 3 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 10 | — | — |
| Physics | 49 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 39 | — | — |
| Psychology | 177 | — | — |
| Real Estate | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 85 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 47 | — | — |
| Sociology | 75 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 405 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 9 | — | — |
Similar colleges in California
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Mission College | Sylmar | $3,881 | — | $45,697 |
| College of San Mateo | San Mateo | $10,628 | — | $60,507 |
| Clovis Community College | Fresno | $2,122 | — | — |
| Solano Community College | Fairfield | $2,905 | — | $47,449 |
| Evergreen Valley College | San Jose | $9,375 | — | $55,874 |
| Imperial Valley College | Imperial | $1,562 | — | $40,691 |
| Skyline College | San Bruno | $616 | — | $62,578 |
| Coastline Community College | Fountain Valley | $12,259 | — | $51,338 |
About Cabrillo College
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Aptos, CA |
| Setting | Midsize suburb |
| Undergraduates | 8,002 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 20 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges |
| Website | cabrillo.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Cabrillo College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $27,981 a year (tuition and fees: $1,270 in-state, $10,870 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $17,735 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $17,930.
How much do Cabrillo College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $48,956 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 46th of 125 similar colleges in California.
What is Cabrillo College's graduation rate?
41% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 73% of first-year students return for a second year.