by our College Data Analytics TeamIt's not easy to decide which school to attend when you have so many options available. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in California ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.
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Our analysis looked at 33 schools in California to determine which ones have the best value Associate Degree programs. To come up with this ranking of the best value schools, we look at factors that are all objective measurements. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
The first step of determing the value of a school in our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in California ranking is to look at the school's average net price for students with families that make over $110k a year. The net price is the sum of tuition, fees, and room and board minus any financial aid awarded to the student. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To take this into account we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
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Our 2024 rankings named Pasadena City College the best value (income over $110k) school in California for students working on their associate degree. Pasadena City College is located in Pasadena, California and has a large student population. It is a public school.
Pasadena City College has the honor of being ranked #10 in California for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $9,277.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Imperial Valley College. It ranked #2 on our 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in California list. Imperial Valley College is a medium-sized public school located in Imperial, California.
Not only is Imperial Valley College a great value, but it is also ranked #73 in California for overall quality. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $2,587.
A rank of #3 on our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in California list means Butte College is a great place for students working on their degree. Butte College is a medium-sized public school situated in Oroville, California.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Butte College is ranked #55 for quality in the state of California. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $6,090.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Palomar College. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in California list. Located in San Marcos, California, the school is a fairly large public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Palomar College is ranked #65 for quality in the state of California. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $5,440.
The quality degree programs at Riverside City College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in California. Located in Riverside, California, the school is a fairly large public institution.
Riverside City College has the honor of being ranked #23 in California for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $10,570.
Saddleback College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in California ranking. Mission Viejo, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Saddleback College a great value, but it is also ranked #6 in California for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $13,443.
Mt. San Antonio College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in California ranking, coming in at #7. Mt. San Antonio College is a large public school located in Walnut, California.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Mt. San Antonio College is ranked #30 for quality in the state of California. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,965.
Orange Coast College landed the #8 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in California ranking. Orange Coast College is a fairly large public school located in Costa Mesa, California.
Orange Coast College has the honor of being ranked #27 in California for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $10,645.
Cerritos College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in California ranking, coming in at #9. Norwalk, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Cerritos College a great value, but it is also ranked #12 in California for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $12,427.
San Joaquin Delta College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in California ranking. Located in Stockton, California, the school is a fairly large public institution.
Not only is San Joaquin Delta College a great value, but it is also ranked #15 in California for overall quality. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,444.
With a ranking of #11, Cypress College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in California list. Cypress College is a public institution located in Cypress, California.
Not only is Cypress College a great value, but it is also ranked #29 in California for overall quality. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,161.
With a ranking of #12, College of the Canyons did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in California list. Santa Clarita, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is College of the Canyons a great value, but it is also ranked #28 in California for overall quality. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,273.
Gavilan College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in California ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Gilroy, California, the school is a small public institution.
Gavilan College has the honor of being ranked #74 in California for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $6,015.
Sacramento City College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in California ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Sacramento, California.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Sacramento City College is ranked #26 for quality in the state of California. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,400.
Chaffey College landed the #15 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in California ranking. Located in Rancho Cucamonga, California, the school is a fairly large public institution.
Not only is Chaffey College a great value, but it is also ranked #11 in California for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $14,536.
With a ranking of #16, Los Angeles City College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in California list. Los Angeles City College is a public institution located in Los Angeles, California.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Los Angeles City College is ranked #31 for quality in the state of California. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $16,099.
Cuesta College ranked #17 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in California list. Cuesta College is a medium-sized public school located in San Luis Obispo, California.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Cuesta College is ranked #20 for quality in the state of California. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $18,153.
City College of San Francisco landed the #18 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in California ranking. City College of San Francisco is located in San Francisco, California and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, City College of San Francisco is ranked #52 for quality in the state of California. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,677.
Antelope Valley College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in California ranking, coming in at #19. Antelope Valley College is a fairly large public school situated in Lancaster, California.
Antelope Valley College has the honor of being ranked #87 in California for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,375.
San Diego City College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in California ranking, coming in at #20. Located in San Diego, California, the school is a fairly large public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, San Diego City College is ranked #78 for quality in the state of California. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $12,254.
Santa Barbara City College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in California ranking, coming in at #21. This fairly large public school is located in Santa Barbara, California.
Santa Barbara City College has the honor of being ranked #33 in California for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $18,441.
Cabrillo College landed the #22 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in California ranking. Cabrillo College is a medium-sized public school situated in Aptos, California.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Cabrillo College is ranked #46 for quality in the state of California. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $20,676.
College of the Desert landed the #23 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in California ranking. Located in Palm Desert, California, the school is a fairly large public institution.
Not only is College of the Desert a great value, but it is also ranked #71 in California for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $18,021.
The University of Arizona Global Campus came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in California ranking. UAGC is located in San Diego, California and has a large student population. It is a private for-profit school.
The University of Arizona Global Campus has the honor of being ranked #9 in California for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $25,880.
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Pacific Union College ranked #25 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in California list. Located in Angwin, California, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Pacific Union College has the honor of being ranked #18 in California for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $25,727.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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