Mission College
Public two-year college in Santa Clara, CA that costs an average of $4,223 a year after financial aid and graduates 44% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$4,223
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
44%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$56,661
PublicMidsize city5,784 undergraduates
Cost of Mission College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $13,837 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $1,438 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $12,230 |
| Books and supplies | $1,188 |
| Average net price after aid | $4,223 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $4,223 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Mission College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 44% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 73% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $50,498 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $56,661 |
| Rank in California (earnings) | 14th of 125 similar colleges |
| Students with Pell grants | 19% |
| Students with federal loans | 0.5% |
Majors and programs at Mission 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 | 34 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 50 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 8 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 3 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 11 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 98 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 15 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 71 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 80 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 10 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 32 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 11 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Engineering | 3 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 6 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 19 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | — | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 88 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 772 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Music | 2 | — | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | — | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 124 | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Real Estate | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 1 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 143 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (45)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 311 | $52,244 | — |
| Biology | 171 | $46,878 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 28 | — | — |
| Anthropology | 2 | — | — |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 205 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 5 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | — | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 38 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 64 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 42 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 21 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 7 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 25 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Economics | 91 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Engineering | 30 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 10 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 9 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 14 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 65 | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 6 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 1 | — | — |
| History | 11 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 15 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 49 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 414 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 57 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 1 | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Physics | 17 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 8 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 62 | — | — |
| Psychology | 109 | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Real Estate | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 55 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 6 | — | — |
| Social Sciences | — | — | — |
| Sociology | 56 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 14 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | — | — |
Similar colleges in California
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crafton Hills College | Yucaipa | $11,754 | — | $47,391 |
| Monterey Peninsula College | Monterey | $35,126 | — | $49,579 |
| Shasta College | Redding | $7,225 | — | $43,608 |
| Oxnard College | Oxnard | $8,720 | — | $46,485 |
| West Valley College | Saratoga | $1,033 | — | $55,251 |
| Contra Costa College | San Pablo | $25,657 | — | $45,857 |
| Canada College | Redwood City | $365 | — | $57,796 |
| Los Angeles Harbor College | Wilmington | $2,680 | — | $47,368 |
About Mission College
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Santa Clara, CA |
| Setting | Midsize city |
| Undergraduates | 5,784 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 26 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges |
| Website | missioncollege.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Mission College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $13,837 a year (tuition and fees: $1,438 in-state, $12,230 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $4,223 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $4,223.
How much do Mission College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $56,661 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 14th of 125 similar colleges in California.
What is Mission College's graduation rate?
44% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 73% of first-year students return for a second year.