Chabot College
Public certificate school in Hayward, CA that costs an average of $9,873 a year after financial aid and graduates 51% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$9,873
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
51%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$53,180
PublicLarge suburb11,392 undergraduates
Cost of Chabot College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $18,782 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $1,334 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $11,414 |
| Books and supplies | $1,062 |
| Average net price after aid | $9,873 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $10,626 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $8,337 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $10,430 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $14,795 |
| $110,001+ | $9,673 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Chabot College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 51% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 70% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $46,123 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $53,180 |
| Rank in California (earnings) | 25th of 224 similar colleges |
| Students with Pell grants | 24% |
| Students with federal loans | 0.8% |
Majors and programs at Chabot College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (45)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 55 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 25 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 2 | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 9 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 26 | — | — |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 51 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 60 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 11 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 181 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 4 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 4 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 4 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 27 | — | — |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | 2 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 33 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 7 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 2 | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 16 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 38 | — | — |
| Engineering | 1 | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 48 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 2 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 6 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 5 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 19 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 11 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 6 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 10 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 16 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 216 | — | — |
| Human Services | 12 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 36 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,141 | — | — |
| Music | 13 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 60 | — | — |
| Public Health | 3 | — | — |
| Real Estate | 116 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 22 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 10 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 1 | — | — |
| Taxation | 8 | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | 5 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 124 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (67)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 33 | $117,900 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 26 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 18 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | — | — |
| Anthropology | 11 | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 16 | — | — |
| Area Studies | 7 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 5 | — | — |
| Behavioral Sciences | 22 | — | — |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 210 | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 5 | — | — |
| Biology | 65 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 242 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | 8 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 43 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 64 | — | — |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 138 | — | — |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | 5 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 30 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 1 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 8 | — | — |
| Economics | 50 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 15 | — | — |
| Engineering | 19 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 33 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 45 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 27 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 11 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 35 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 15 | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 2 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 4 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 34 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 17 | — | — |
| History | 21 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 58 | — | — |
| Human Services | 15 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 1 | — | — |
| Journalism | 4 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,214 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 89 | — | — |
| Music | 3 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 5 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 2 | — | — |
| Physics | 5 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 31 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 13 | — | — |
| Psychology | 210 | — | — |
| Psychology, Other | — | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 14 | — | — |
| Real Estate | 20 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 10 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 14 | — | — |
| Social Sciences | 4 | — | — |
| Sociology | 62 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 11 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 19 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 19 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 2 | — | — |
Similar colleges in California
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Sequoias | Visalia | $1,096 | — | $43,147 |
| Foothill College | Los Altos Hills | $2,851 | — | $64,467 |
| Los Angeles Valley College | Valley Glen | $7,478 | — | $46,096 |
| College of the Desert | Palm Desert | $17,769 | — | $44,228 |
| Merced College | Merced | $714 | — | $43,058 |
| Los Angeles Trade Technical College | Los Angeles | $3,531 | — | $42,277 |
| Cypress College | Cypress | $759 | — | $50,380 |
| Santa Rosa Junior College | Santa Rosa | $6,765 | — | $52,482 |
About Chabot College
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Hayward, CA |
| Setting | Large suburb |
| Undergraduates | 11,392 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 24 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges |
| Website | chabotcollege.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Chabot College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $18,782 a year (tuition and fees: $1,334 in-state, $11,414 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $9,873 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $10,626.
How much do Chabot College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $53,180 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 25th of 224 similar colleges in California.
What is Chabot College's graduation rate?
51% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 70% of first-year students return for a second year.