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Compton College

Compton, California · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 3,142 students · WeldingMachining & CNCDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceCosmetologyBarbering

Avg net price / yr
$12,647
cheaper than 25% of comparable schools
Completion rate
18.7%
Median debt at completion
not reported
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$34,181
earns ~$2,702.7 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Compton College is a public community college in Compton, CA, serving about 3,142 students with associate degrees and certificates. It offers training in trades like cosmetology and vehicle maintenance alongside general education programs. Data for this school comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $12,647. Only 18.7% of students complete a program, which is a low figure often due to transfer rates not being counted in standard completion metrics. Typical median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $34,181, so total debt should be weighed against this annual income rather than compared to the yearly net price.

Net price is 65% above the California median ($7,653) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 11% 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
Show all 38 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
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Computer Scienceassociate degreenot reported
Special Education and Teachingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasassociate degreenot reported
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Environmental Control Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Environmental Control Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsassociate 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 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
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessassociate degreenot reported
Physical Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Physicsassociate degreenot reported
Psychology, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Fire Protectionassociate degreenot reported
Political Science and Governmentassociate degreenot reported
Sociologyassociate degreenot reported
Fine and Studio Artsassociate degreenot reported
Musicassociate degreenot reported
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operationsassociate degreenot 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 and associate degrees in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, and Precision Metal Working. It also provides associate degrees in Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies and Communication and Media Studies, plus 36 more programs beyond the trades.
What do students typically earn after attending?
Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $34,181.
How many students finish and what does that completion rate mean?
The completion rate is reported at 18.7%. For public community colleges, this figure can undercount students who transfer to four-year institutions, so it should not be read as a failure rate without context.
How large is the student body?
There are 3,142 students enrolled.
Is Compton College public or private?
It is a public school.

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 112686. 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.