Is City College of San Francisco worth it?
City College of San Francisco is a public, two-year institution in San Francisco, California (large city). It awarded 4,603 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in child care provider, liberal arts and sciences and computer systems networking and telecommunications.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$51,298
Median earnings 4 years after
$60,859
Median earnings 10 years after
$45,805
Average net price
$6,906
Completion rate
40%
Completions (2024)
4,603
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
17,348
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $100,031 | $97,305 | 20 |
| 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 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Journalism | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Journalism | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 763 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 400 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 348 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate | 160 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 134 |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 116 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 114 |
| Ethnic Studies | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 96 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Associate | 90 |
| Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 84 |
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Sources: federal figures for City College of San Francisco. 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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