What programs are offered and at what credential level?

The school offers undergraduate certificates in Cosmetology, Vehicle Maintenance, and Practical Nursing, plus associate degrees in those fields, Criminal Justice, and Liberal Arts. It lists these specific degrees and certificates plus 71 more programs beyond the trades.

What do graduates of the Criminal Justice program typically earn?

For Criminal Justice and Corrections, the median earnings two years after completion are reported at $33,993.

How many students finish and what does the completion rate mean?

The completion rate is reported at 17.1%. This number may be lower than it appears because transfer rates for public community colleges are often not fully captured in this metric.

How big is the school and is it public or private?

Gavilan College is a public school with 4,786 students enrolled. It is independent of the government, though it uses official U.S. Department of Education data.

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Gavilan College

Gilroy, California · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 4,786 students · Diesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenancePractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarbering

Avg net price / yr

$6,542

cheaper than 68% of comparable schools

Completion rate

17.1%

Median debt at completion

not reported

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$47,169

earns ~$7,210.2 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Gavilan College is a public school in Gilroy, CA that mainly awards associate degrees to around 4,786 students. It offers trade programs like cosmetology, vehicle repair, and practical nursing alongside general studies.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $6,542, while 23.5% of students receive Pell Grants. Only 17.1% of students complete within the reported timeframe, a figure that may undercount transfers from public community colleges. Ten years after entry, median earnings are reported at $47,169.

Net price is 9% below the California median ($7,203) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 20% above the national median ($39,254) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	associate degree	not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	associate degree	not reported

Show all 73 other programs at this school

Program	Credential	Median earnings (2 yr after completion)
Criminal Justice and Corrections	associate degree	$33,993
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	associate degree	$32,925
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies	associate degree	not reported
Communication and Media Studies	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Communication and Media Studies	associate degree	not reported
Journalism	associate degree	not reported
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication	associate degree	not reported
Graphic Communications	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Graphic Communications	associate degree	not reported
Computer and Information Sciences, General	associate degree	not reported
Computer Programming	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer Programming	associate degree	not reported
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications	associate degree	not reported
Computer Science	associate degree	not reported
Computer Software and Media Applications	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer Software and Media Applications	associate degree	not reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	associate degree	not reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	associate degree	not reported
Engineering, General	associate degree	not reported
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	associate degree	not reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	associate degree	not reported
English Language and Literature, General	associate degree	not reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Biology, General	associate degree	not reported
Mathematics	associate degree	not reported
Biological and Physical Sciences	associate degree	not reported
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness	associate degree	not reported
Basic Skills and Developmental/Remedial Education	associate degree	not reported
Philosophy	associate degree	not reported
Physical Sciences, General	associate degree	not reported
Chemistry	associate degree	not reported
Physics	associate degree	not reported
Psychology, General	associate degree	not reported
Criminal Justice and Corrections	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Fire Protection	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Social Sciences, General	associate degree	not reported
Anthropology	associate degree	not reported
Economics	associate degree	not reported
International Relations and National Security Studies	associate degree	not reported
Political Science and Government	associate degree	not reported
Sociology	associate degree	not reported
Visual and Performing Arts, General	associate degree	not reported
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft	associate degree	not reported
Film/Video and Photographic Arts	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Film/Video and Photographic Arts	associate degree	not reported
Fine and Studio Arts	associate degree	not reported
Music	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Music	associate degree	not reported
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General	associate degree	not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services	associate degree	not reported
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs	associate degree	not reported
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	associate degree	not reported
Business/Commerce, General	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Business/Commerce, General	associate degree	not reported
Business Administration, Management and Operations	associate degree	not reported
Accounting and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Accounting and Related Services	associate degree	not reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	associate degree	not reported
Real Estate	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Real Estate	associate degree	not reported
History	associate degree	not reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?: The school offers undergraduate certificates in Cosmetology, Vehicle Maintenance, and Practical Nursing, plus associate degrees in those fields, Criminal Justice, and Liberal Arts. It lists these specific degrees and certificates plus 71 more programs beyond the trades.
What do graduates of the Criminal Justice program typically earn?: For Criminal Justice and Corrections, the median earnings two years after completion are reported at $33,993.
How many students finish and what does the completion rate mean?: The completion rate is reported at 17.1%. This number may be lower than it appears because transfer rates for public community colleges are often not fully captured in this metric.
How big is the school and is it public or private?: Gavilan College is a public school with 4,786 students enrolled. It is independent of the government, though it uses official U.S. Department of Education data.

Other options in California

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
College of Alameda	Alameda	$8,496	20.9%	$42,563
Allan Hancock College	Santa Maria	$5,383	25.7%	$42,786
American River College	Sacramento	$7,999	24.6%	$40,162
Antelope Valley Community College District	Lancaster	$3,860	29.1%	$36,526
Bakersfield College	Bakersfield	$14,621	25.9%	$37,291
Barstow Community College	Barstow	$12,773	19.5%	$35,104

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 114938. 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.