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Barstow Community College

Barstow, California · public · mainly awards certificates · 2,657 students · WeldingMachining & CNCDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingCosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr
$12,773
cheaper than 25% of comparable schools
Completion rate
19.5%
Median debt at completion
$3,500
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$35,104
earns ~$2,748.3 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Barstow Community College is a public school in Barstow, CA that mainly awards certificates. It serves students pursuing trades like cosmetology, vehicle maintenance, and metal working, as well as allied health fields.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $12,773, while median student debt at completion is $3,500. The school reports a completion rate of 19.5%, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $35,104. Nearly half of the students, 49.3%, receive Pell Grants.

Net price is 67% above the California median ($7,653) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 8% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 42 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Social Sciences, Generalassociate degree$26,353
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchassociate degreenot reported
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesassociate degreenot reported
Communication and Media Studiesassociate degreenot reported
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Computer Scienceassociate degreenot reported
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
English Language and Literature, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degreenot reported
Biology, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Biological and Physical Sciencesassociate degreenot reported
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessassociate degreenot reported
Philosophyassociate degreenot reported
Chemistryassociate degreenot reported
Psychology, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Political Science and Governmentassociate degreenot reported
Sociologyassociate degreenot reported
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Visual and Performing Arts, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Film/Video and Photographic Artsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Film/Video and Photographic Artsassociate degreenot reported
Fine and Studio Artsassociate degreenot reported
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Business/Commerce, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Historyassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

How many students receive Pell Grants at this school?
49.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers undergraduate certificates and associate degrees in cosmetology, vehicle maintenance and repair, precision metal working, and allied health.
What is the median earnings 10 years after entry?
The median earnings 10 years after entry are reported as $35,104.
What is the completion rate?
The completion rate is 19.5%. This rate may undercount transfer-outs from public community colleges.
How large is the student population?
There are 2,657 students enrolled.

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Allan Hancock CollegeSanta Maria$5,38325.7%$42,786
American River CollegeSacramento$7,99924.6%$40,162
Antelope Valley Community College DistrictLancaster$3,86029.1%$36,526
Bakersfield CollegeBakersfield$14,62125.9%$37,291
Butte CollegeOroville$5,52036.3%$41,810
Cabrillo CollegeAptos$15,84326%$44,114
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 109907. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.