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College of Alameda

Alameda, California · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 4,487 students · Diesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceDental Assisting

Avg net price / yr
$8,496
cheaper than 52% of comparable schools
Completion rate
20.9%
Median debt at completion
not reported
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$42,563
earns ~$5,009.8 per $1k of yearly net price

About

College of Alameda is a public school in Alameda, CA, that mainly awards associate degrees. It serves students interested in trades like vehicle maintenance and repair, as well as fields like dental support and computer sciences. The school offers more than 30 programs in total.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $8,496. Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $42,563. The completion rate is 20.9%, and median student debt at completion is not reported in the federal data.

Net price is 18% above the California median ($7,203) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 8% above the national median ($39,254) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Show all 37 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesassociate degreenot reported
Communication and Media Studiesassociate degreenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsassociate degreenot reported
Apparel and Textilesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Apparel and Textilesassociate degreenot reported
English Language and Literature, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesassociate degreenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degreenot reported
Biology, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Mathematicsassociate degreenot reported
Biological and Physical Sciencesassociate degreenot reported
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessundergraduate certificatenot reported
Psychology, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Social Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Anthropologyassociate degreenot reported
Economicsassociate degreenot reported
Geography and Cartographyassociate degreenot reported
Political Science and Governmentundergraduate certificatenot reported
Political Science and Governmentassociate degreenot reported
Sociologyassociate degreenot reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Visual and Performing Arts, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Design and Applied Artsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Design and Applied Artsassociate degreenot reported
Fine and Studio Artsassociate 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
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Historyassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers undergraduate certificates in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Dental Support Services, Computer and Information Sciences, and associate degrees in those same areas plus Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies and Communication and Media Studies. There are 33 additional programs beyond the listed trades.
What do students typically earn after attending?
Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $42,563.
How many students finish their programs?
The completion rate is reported at 20.9%. Note that for public community colleges, this rate often undercounts students who transfer to other institutions.
What is the school size and enrollment like?
The school has 4,487 students.
Is College of Alameda a public or private school?
It is a public school located in Alameda, CA.

Other options in California

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
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
Barstow Community CollegeBarstow$12,77319.5%$35,104
Butte CollegeOroville$5,52036.3%$41,810
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 108667. 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.