College Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a College of the Canyons degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how College of the Canyons measures up.
College of the Canyons is ranked #25 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A- (top 20% for value). Within California, it ranks #11 of 304 for value.
Read the full College of the Canyons value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
College of the Canyons is ranked #116 out of #346 in California for quality and #11 out of #304 for California value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the College of the Canyons financial aid page to be sure.
College of the Canyons is ranked #25 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
College of the Canyons is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at College of the Canyons costs about $7,296. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $29,185 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $10,358 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $3,702 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $7,296 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $29,185 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the College of the Canyons net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a College of the Canyons degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $41,432 | — | — |
| All Students | $29,185 | #25 | A- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $14,808 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $41,432 | — | — |
| All Students | $29,185 | #11 | B+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $14,808 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at College of the Canyons shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $1,104 |
| $30K–$48K | $1,924 |
| $48K–$75K | $3,334 |
| $75K–$110K | $6,175 |
| Over $110K | $7,741 |
About 46% of College of the Canyons undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $3,926 per year. Get more details on the College of the Canyons financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average College of the Canyons cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.