Madera Community College
Public two-year college in Madera, CA that costs an average of $1,879 a year after financial aid and graduates 37% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$1,879
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
37%
Earnings after 10 yrs
—
PublicRural (fringe)4,808 undergraduates
Cost of Madera Community College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $13,009 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $1,334 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $10,714 |
| Books and supplies | $1,980 |
| Average net price after aid | $1,879 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $1,025 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $1,232 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $2,416 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $7,110 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Madera Community College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 37% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 67% |
| Students with Pell grants | 21% |
| Students with federal loans | 0.3% |
Majors and programs at Madera Community College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (30)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 2 | — | — |
| Agricultural Mechanization | — | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | — | — | — |
| American Sign Language | — | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 1 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 11 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 12 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 60 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 15 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 8 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 8 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | — | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 32 | — | — |
| Human Services | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 498 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Plant Sciences | — | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 15 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 9 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | — | — |
| Second Language Learning | — | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (50)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 5 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 5 | — | — |
| Agricultural Mechanization | — | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 8 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | — | — | — |
| American Sign Language | 1 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | — | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 15 | — | — |
| Biology | 236 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 100 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 6 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 9 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 23 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 6 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 1 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 56 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Economics | 2 | — | — |
| Engineering | 1 | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 10 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 17 | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 10 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | — | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| History | 10 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 52 | — | — |
| Human Services | 5 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 88 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 11 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | 4 | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Physics | 2 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 4 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 62 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 9 | — | — |
| Psychology | 55 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 23 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | — | — |
| Social Sciences | 23 | — | — |
| Sociology | 23 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 23 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | — | — |
Similar colleges in California
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavilan College | Gilroy | $22,074 | — | $49,087 |
| Yuba College | Marysville | $691 | — | $43,464 |
| College of Alameda | Alameda | $294 | — | $47,627 |
| Canada College | Redwood City | $365 | — | $57,796 |
| Berkeley City College | Berkeley | $1,987 | — | $48,574 |
| Contra Costa College | San Pablo | $25,657 | — | $45,857 |
| Victor Valley College | Victorville | $1,182 | — | $39,827 |
| Monterey Peninsula College | Monterey | $35,126 | — | $49,579 |
About Madera Community College
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Madera, CA |
| Setting | Rural (fringe) |
| Undergraduates | 4,808 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 27 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges |
| Website | maderacollege.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Madera Community College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $13,009 a year (tuition and fees: $1,334 in-state, $10,714 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $1,879 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $1,025.
What is Madera Community College's graduation rate?
37% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 67% of first-year students return for a second year.