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$1,438Tuition
5,557Students
53%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$50,936Earnings
Public2-yearIndependentStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$1,438
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,220
Average Net Price
$5,198
Students Receiving Financial Aid
16.2%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$21,452
Books & Supplies
$938
Loan Repayment Rate
47.0%
Students Taking Federal Loans
0.4%
Pell Grant Recipients
16.2%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $3,856
$30,001 – $48,000 $4,738
$48,001 – $75,000 $7,959
$75,001 – $110,000 $9,157
$110,001+ $7,049

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $5,200 annually at Mission College, making it one of the more affordable pathways into Silicon Valley's tech economy. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $3,856 per year, while those from higher-income households pay between $4,738 and $9,157 depending on family earnings. A two-year associate degree costs roughly $10,400 total for the typical student.

The college serves as an economical launching pad for tech careers, with graduates earning a median $50,936 within ten years. Only 16% of students receive federal financial aid, reflecting the already low costs. Just 0.35% take federal loans, meaning most students graduate debt-free. The 88% employment rate shows strong job placement in the competitive South Bay market.

Low-income students get the best deal here, paying less than $4,000 annually while gaining access to one of the nation's most lucrative job markets.

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