Citrus College
Public certificate school in Glendora, CA that costs an average of $850 a year after financial aid and graduates 49% of full-time students.
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Cost of Citrus College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $11,080 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $1,254 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $11,334 |
| Books and supplies | $1,089 |
| Average net price after aid | $850 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $850 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Citrus College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 49% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 70% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $38,506 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $46,835 |
| Rank in California (earnings) | 56th of 224 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $9,500 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $108 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 32% |
| Students with federal loans | 1.3% |
Majors and programs at Citrus College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (34)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 301 | $27,201 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 36 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 39 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 52 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 1 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 6 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 8 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 15 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 4 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | — | — |
| Construction Trades, Other | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 80 | — | — |
| Dance | 1 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 21 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 13 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 3 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 15 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 22 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | — | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 47 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 22 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 3 | — | — |
| Forestry | 39 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 3 | — | — |
| Homeland Security | 1 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 68 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 3 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,531 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1,152 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 79 | — | — |
| Real Estate | 125 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 2 | — | — |
| Taxation | 2 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 192 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (59)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 57 | $102,160 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 3 | — | — |
| Anthropology | 9 | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 10 | — | — |
| Area Studies | 4 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 21 | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Biology | 107 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 17 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 656 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | — | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 79 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 105 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 10 | — | — |
| Construction Trades, Other | — | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 81 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 215 | — | — |
| Dance | 5 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 14 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 8 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 80 | — | — |
| Economics | 28 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 13 | — | — |
| Engineering | 17 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 44 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | 14 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 34 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 38 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 21 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 63 | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 5 | — | — |
| Forestry | 33 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 2 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 261 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | — | — | — |
| History | 43 | — | — |
| Homeland Security | 1 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 113 | — | — |
| Journalism | 8 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 27 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 55 | — | — |
| Music | 51 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 3 | — | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 1 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 5 | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | 9 | — | — |
| Physics | 18 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 23 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 50 | — | — |
| Psychology | 298 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 5 | — | — |
| Real Estate | 19 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 7 | — | — |
| Social Sciences | 102 | — | — |
| Sociology | 226 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 52 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 140 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 21 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 78 | — | — |
Similar colleges in California
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allan Hancock College | Santa Maria | $3,975 | — | $46,603 |
| West Los Angeles College | Culver City | $5,238 | — | $45,826 |
| Cuesta College | San Luis Obispo | $5,891 | — | $53,127 |
| Los Angeles Trade Technical College | Los Angeles | $3,531 | — | $42,277 |
| Merced College | Merced | $714 | — | $43,058 |
| College of the Desert | Palm Desert | $17,769 | — | $44,228 |
| Foothill College | Los Altos Hills | $2,851 | — | $64,467 |
| Chabot College | Hayward | $9,873 | — | $53,180 |
About Citrus College
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Glendora, CA |
| Setting | Large suburb |
| Undergraduates | 8,286 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 24 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges |
| Website | citruscollege.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Citrus College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $11,080 a year (tuition and fees: $1,254 in-state, $11,334 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $850 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $850.
How much do Citrus College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $46,835 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 56th of 224 similar colleges in California.
What is Citrus College's graduation rate?
49% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 70% of first-year students return for a second year.