Solano Community College
Public two-year college in Fairfield, CA that costs an average of $2,905 a year after financial aid and graduates 34% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$2,905
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
34%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$47,449
PublicMidsize suburb8,061 undergraduates
Cost of Solano Community College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $12,100 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $1,172 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $9,812 |
| Books and supplies | $1,089 |
| Average net price after aid | $2,905 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $2,905 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Solano Community College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 34% |
|---|---|
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $41,376 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $47,449 |
| Rank in California (earnings) | 55th of 125 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $11,310 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $129 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 27% |
| Students with federal loans | 1.8% |
Majors and programs at Solano Community College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 38 | — | — |
Certificate programs (33)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 4 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | — | — |
| American Sign Language | 3 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 5 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 23 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 7 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 1 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 4 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 33 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 2 | — | — |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | 4 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 8 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 66 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 4 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 2 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 4 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 57 | — | — |
| Human Services | 24 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 11 | — | — |
| Insurance | 10 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 37 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | — | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 10 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | — | — | — |
| Real Estate | 3 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 89 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (67)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 72 | $102,697 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 214 | $60,673 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 97 | $41,356 | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 738 | $38,138 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 17 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 7 | — | — |
| American Sign Language | 15 | — | — |
| Anthropology | 4 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 10 | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 2 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 326 | — | — |
| Biology | 58 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 8 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 27 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 29 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 19 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 26 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 3 | — | — |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | 2 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 7 | — | — |
| Economics | 15 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 50 | — | — |
| Engineering | 13 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 34 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 3 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 12 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 6 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 8 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 44 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 29 | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 10 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 2 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | — | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| History | 20 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 35 | — | — |
| Human Services | 30 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Insurance | 3 | — | — |
| Journalism | 1 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 547 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 10 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 31 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Music | 6 | — | — |
| Physics | 24 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 45 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 8 | — | — |
| Psychology | 198 | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 8 | — | — |
| Real Estate | 11 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 23 | — | — |
| Social Sciences | — | — | — |
| Sociology | 54 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 26 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 14 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6 | — | — |
Similar colleges in California
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabrillo College | Aptos | $17,735 | — | $48,956 |
| Los Angeles Mission College | Sylmar | $3,881 | — | $45,697 |
| College of San Mateo | San Mateo | $10,628 | — | $60,507 |
| Clovis Community College | Fresno | $2,122 | — | — |
| Evergreen Valley College | San Jose | $9,375 | — | $55,874 |
| Imperial Valley College | Imperial | $1,562 | — | $40,691 |
| Skyline College | San Bruno | $616 | — | $62,578 |
| Norco College | Norco | $27,120 | — | $48,582 |
About Solano Community College
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Fairfield, CA |
| Setting | Midsize suburb |
| Undergraduates | 8,061 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 27 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges |
| Website | welcome.solano.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Solano Community College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $12,100 a year (tuition and fees: $1,172 in-state, $9,812 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $2,905 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $2,905.
How much do Solano Community College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $47,449 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 55th of 125 similar colleges in California.
What is Solano Community College's graduation rate?
34% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length.