Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $1,180
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $10,756
- Average Net Price
- $3,123
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 30.0%
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $19,431
- Books & Supplies
- $1,152
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $6,651
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $71/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 38.4%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 0.6%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 30.0%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $2,205 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $2,702 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $5,613 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $8,070 |
| $110,001+ | $10,004 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $2,205 per year after aid. Even middle-class families earning $75,000-$110,000 pay only $8,070 annually. Over two years, total costs range from $4,410 to $16,140 depending on family income. PCC keeps students out of serious debt trouble. The typical graduate owes just $6,651, translating to monthly payments of $71. That's manageable when graduates earn a median of $43,937 ten years later. Only 0.64% of students even take federal loans, showing most can afford their education without borrowing. The 86.5% employment rate means most students find work after completing their programs. Low-income students get the sweetest deal here. Families earning under $48,000 pay less than $3,000 per year, making this one of the most affordable paths to career training or university transfer in California.
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