Los Medanos College
Public two-year college in Pittsburg, CA that costs an average of $25,231 a year after financial aid and graduates 46% of full-time students.
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Cost of Los Medanos College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $33,654 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $1,128 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $9,216 |
| Books and supplies | $1,278 |
| Average net price after aid | $25,231 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $25,167 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $24,071 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $25,105 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $28,986 |
| $110,001+ | $32,527 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Los Medanos College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 46% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 74% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $43,338 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $49,834 |
| Rank in California (earnings) | 35th of 125 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $12,875 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $146 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 28% |
| Students with federal loans | 1.0% |
Majors and programs at Los Medanos College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (31)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 29 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 25 | — | — |
| American Sign Language | 14 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 5 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 6 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 7 | — | — |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 21 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 9 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 141 | — | — |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | — | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 5 | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 57 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 10 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 38 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | — | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 24 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 144 | — | — |
| Human Services | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 728 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 20 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 15 | — | — |
| Real Estate | — | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 4 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 8 | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | 32 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 37 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (55)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 724 | $35,046 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 40 | — | — |
| American Sign Language | 26 | — | — |
| Anthropology | 9 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 12 | — | — |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 694 | — | — |
| Biology | 75 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 186 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | 4 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 32 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 31 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 18 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 12 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 106 | — | — |
| Data Processing | — | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 28 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 9 | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 31 | — | — |
| Engineering | 11 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 23 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 18 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 17 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 60 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Health-Related Knowledge and Skills | — | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | — | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 13 | — | — |
| History | 8 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 55 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Journalism | 5 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | 48 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Music | 2 | — | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 4 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 8 | — | — |
| Physics | 28 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 26 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 11 | — | — |
| Psychology | 212 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 78 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 15 | — | — |
| Sociology | 62 | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | 11 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 44 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 21 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 5 | — | — |
Similar colleges in California
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Positas College | Livermore | $22,259 | — | $57,379 |
| Coastline Community College | Fountain Valley | $12,259 | — | $51,338 |
| Cuyamaca College | El Cajon | $7,178 | — | $45,171 |
| San Jose City College | San Jose | $15,965 | — | $52,460 |
| Ohlone College | Fremont | $6,828 | — | $61,853 |
| Skyline College | San Bruno | $616 | — | $62,578 |
| Imperial Valley College | Imperial | $1,562 | — | $40,691 |
| Evergreen Valley College | San Jose | $9,375 | — | $55,874 |
About Los Medanos College
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Pittsburg, CA |
| Setting | Large suburb |
| Undergraduates | 7,320 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 23 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges |
| Website | losmedanos.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Los Medanos College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $33,654 a year (tuition and fees: $1,128 in-state, $9,216 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $25,231 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $25,167.
How much do Los Medanos College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $49,834 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 35th of 125 similar colleges in California.
What is Los Medanos College's graduation rate?
46% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 74% of first-year students return for a second year.