by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a San Jose City College degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how San Jose City College measures up.
San Jose City College is ranked #1,592 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within California, it ranks #153 of 304 for value.
Below is the detailed San Jose City College value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
San Jose City College is ranked #206 out of #346 in California for quality and #153 out of #304 for California value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the San Jose City College financial aid page to be sure.
San Jose City College is ranked #1,592 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, San Jose City College is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at San Jose City College costs about $20,217. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $80,869 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $26,010 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $16,959 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $20,217 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $80,869 |
*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 San Jose City College 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 San Jose City College 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 | $104,040 | — | — |
| All Students | $80,869 | #1,592 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $67,836 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $104,040 | — | — |
| All Students | $80,869 | #153 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $67,836 | — | — |
*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 San Jose City College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $15,935 |
| $30K–$48K | $16,583 |
| $48K–$75K | $17,832 |
| $75K–$110K | $22,545 |
| Over $110K | $22,403 |
About 64% of San Jose City College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $3,018 per year. Get more details on the San Jose City College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average San Jose City College 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.