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Best Value 2-Year Programs in California, Based on the Data
See specific associate-degree programs at schools in California with strong graduate earnings relative to estimated cost.
Top Value Score100Outstanding Value
Top programRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Contra Costa College · CA
Earnings / Yr$101,0641 year after completion
| Program & School | Value ScoreShows whether graduate earnings are strong compared with what students pay. A higher score means stronger earnings for the estimated cost of the education. | Estimated Total CostAn estimate of what two years of education may cost after grants and scholarships. Actual cost varies by school and student. | Earnings / YrTypical annual earnings reported for former students 1 year and 5 years after completion. 1 yr / 5 yrs after completion | Location |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Contra Costa College · San Pablo, CA | 100Outstanding Value | $18,980 | $101,064 / $135,374 | CA |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.American River College · Sacramento, CA | 100Outstanding Value | $15,998 | $100,258 / — | CA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Cuesta College · San Luis Obispo, CA | 100Outstanding Value | $24,248 | $99,000 / $97,289 | CA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Merced College · Merced, CA | 100Outstanding Value | $10,080 | $98,014 / $114,563 | CA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.San Joaquin Delta College · Stockton, CA | 100Outstanding Value | $4,814 | $97,843 / — | CA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Santa Rosa Junior College · Santa Rosa, CA | 100Outstanding Value | $12,662 | $97,454 / $131,805 | CA |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Foothill College · Los Altos Hills, CA | 100Outstanding Value | $15,306 | $97,367 / $139,682 | CA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Mendocino College · Ukiah, CA | 100Outstanding Value | $16,660 | $93,632 / — | CA |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.Chabot College · Hayward, CA | 100Outstanding Value | $18,106 | $92,408 / $80,515 | CA |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Canada College · Redwood City, CA | 100Outstanding Value | $64 | $92,243 / — | CA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Sacramento City College · Sacramento, CA | 100Outstanding Value | $13,228 | $91,029 / $129,980 | CA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Butte College · Oroville, CA | 100Outstanding Value | $11,040 | $88,944 / $109,054 | CA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.American River College · Sacramento, CA | 100Outstanding Value | $15,998 | $87,305 / $114,068 | CA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Modesto Junior College · Modesto, CA | 100Outstanding Value | $5,636 | $86,715 / $111,592 | CA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Yuba College · Marysville, CA | 100Outstanding Value | $5,152 | $85,607 / $132,809 | CA |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Grossmont College · El Cajon, CA | 100Outstanding Value | $10,622 | $84,393 / $84,523 | CA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Los Angeles City College · Los Angeles, CA | 100Outstanding Value | $20,522 | $82,838 / $113,883 | CA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.College of the Redwoods · Eureka, CA | 100Outstanding Value | $13,808 | $82,831 / $100,830 | CA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.College of the Sequoias · Visalia, CA | 100Outstanding Value | $960 | $81,475 / $96,263 | CA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.College of Marin · Kentfield, CA | 100Outstanding Value | $24,702 | $81,414 / — | CA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.College of the Siskiyous · Weed, CA | 100Outstanding Value | $22,240 | $80,728 / $89,428 | CA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Santa Barbara City College · Santa Barbara, CA | 100Outstanding Value | $22,630 | $80,727 / $106,046 | CA |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Los Angeles Valley College · Valley Glen, CA | 100Outstanding Value | $24,304 | $80,602 / $83,472 | CA |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Napa Valley College · Napa, CA | 100Outstanding Value | $29,288 | $79,902 / $112,811 | CA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Victor Valley College · Victorville, CA | 100Outstanding Value | $3,894 | $79,657 / $107,274 | CA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.College of the Desert · Palm Desert, CA | 100Outstanding Value | $31,456 | $79,088 / $115,416 | CA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Shasta College · Redding, CA | 100Outstanding Value | $5,756 | $78,870 / $115,772 | CA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Antelope Valley Community College District · Lancaster, CA | 100Outstanding Value | $7,720 | $78,093 / $104,758 | CA |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Los Angeles City College · Los Angeles, CA | 100Outstanding Value | $20,522 | $77,642 / — | CA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Palomar College · San Marcos, CA | 100Outstanding Value | $11,526 | $77,544 / $99,819 | CA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Fresno City College · Fresno, CA | 100Outstanding Value | $16,138 | $77,104 / $97,609 | CA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Gavilan College · Gilroy, CA | 100Outstanding Value | $13,084 | $76,615 / — | CA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Los Angeles Harbor College · Wilmington, CA | 100Outstanding Value | $26,500 | $76,570 / $102,894 | CA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.College of the Canyons · Santa Clarita, CA | 100Outstanding Value | $7,404 | $76,559 / $90,233 | CA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Rio Hondo College · Whittier, CA | 100Outstanding Value | $28,758 | $76,455 / $108,729 | CA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Lemoore College · Lemoore, CA | 100Outstanding Value | $21,664 | $75,622 / $110,108 | CA |
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