Is Cabrillo College worth it?
Cabrillo College is a public, two-year institution in Aptos, California (midsize suburb). It awarded 2,551 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences; sports, kinesiology, and physical education; and psychology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$41,541
Median earnings 4 years after
$54,586
Median earnings 10 years after
$44,114
Average net price
$15,843
Completion rate
38%
Completions (2024)
2,551
Years to pay back
1.2 years
Students (undergrad)
8,002
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Undergraduate certificate | $27,154 | $50,226 | 104 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Undergraduate certificate | $91,090 | $122,830 | 52 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $37,279 | $51,576 | 35 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Undergraduate certificate | $38,985 | $55,719 | 30 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Undergraduate certificate | $47,566 | $47,930 | 22 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Undergraduate certificate | $57,294 | $48,706 | 22 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Undergraduate certificate | $23,686 | $31,708 | 19 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Undergraduate certificate | $31,951 | $54,690 | 17 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $74,741 | $84,260 | 16 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Agricultural Production Operations | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 732 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General | Associate | 183 |
| Psychology, General | Associate | 99 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Associate | 73 |
| Economics, General | Associate | 60 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 59 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Associate | 51 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 50 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate | 48 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 47 |
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Sources: federal figures for Cabrillo College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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