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Coalinga College

Coalinga, California · public · mainly awards certificates · 2,522 students · WeldingMachining & CNCCDL & Truck DrivingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCulinary Arts

Avg net price / yr
$10,477
cheaper than 36% of comparable schools
Completion rate
26%
Median debt at completion
$6,750
Median earnings (10 yr)
$37,633
$3,592 earned per $1k of yearly net price

About

Coalinga College is a public institution in Coalinga, CA, that mainly awards certificates and associate degrees. With 2,522 students on campus, it focuses on agriculture, food science, plant sciences, and communication programs. The school reports a typical average annual net price of $10,477 after aid.

What to know

About 19.9% of students receive Pell Grants, while the median debt at completion is $6,750. The completion rate is reported at 26%, which is a trade-off to consider against the typical 10-year earnings of $37,633.

Net price is 37% above the California median ($7,653) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 2% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Agriculture, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Agriculture, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Agricultural Business and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Agricultural Business and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Agricultural Production Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Food Science and Technologyundergraduate certificatenot reported
Plant Sciencesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Communication and Media Studiesassociate degreenot reported
Data Processingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applicationsassociate degreenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Otherassociate degreenot reported
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Special Education and Teachingassociate degreenot reported
Engineering, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Environmental Control Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesundergraduate certificate$22,087
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$20,140
Biology, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Mathematicsassociate degreenot reported
Biological and Physical Sciencesassociate degreenot reported
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessassociate degreenot reported
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesassociate degreenot reported
Physicsassociate degreenot reported
Psychology, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Social Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Economicsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Geography and Cartographyassociate degreenot reported
Political Science and Governmentassociate degreenot reported
Sociologyassociate degreenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Ground Transportationundergraduate certificatenot reported
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftassociate degreenot reported
Fine and Studio Artsassociate degreenot reported
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsassociate degreenot reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Public Healthassociate degree$61,814
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$80,858
Business/Commerce, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business/Commerce, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Hospitality Administration/Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Hospitality Administration/Managementassociate degreenot reported
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Historyassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs and credential levels are available?
The school offers undergraduate certificates and associate degrees in Agriculture, General; Agricultural Business and Management; Agricultural Production Operations; Food Science and Technology; Plant Sciences; and Communication and Media Studies.
How much do graduates typically earn?
Median earnings reported 10 years after entry are $37,633.
How many students finish their programs?
The completion rate is reported at 26%.
How large is the student body?
There are 2,522 students enrolled.
Is Coalinga College public or private?
It is a public school.

Nearby alternatives in California

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Napa Valley CollegeNapa$14,64427.7%$49,517
Summit CollegeSan Bernardino$29,92666.6%$40,187
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026 release), school ID 125462. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.