Allan Hancock College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state California residents. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 8,052 students.
About This School
Allan Hancock College is a public institution located in Santa Maria, California with approximately 8,052 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,383 per year. The graduation rate is 27%, and the typical graduate earns $35,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Allan Hancock College is a public community college in Santa Maria, California. It offers associate degrees at its Lompoc Valley campus and at nearby Vandenberg Space Force Base. The college is part of the California Community College System.
Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable start in California — at just $4,638/year average net cost and a median debt of under $8,000, the financial risk here is genuinely low. That said, median earnings 10 years out sit at $35,500, so this works best as a stepping stone toward a four-year transfer rather than a terminal degree if you're aiming for higher earning potential. The Vandenberg Space Force Base campus connection is a unique draw for students with military ties or interests in aerospace-related fields.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 16% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (8,052 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Allan Hancock College cost?
The average net price at Allan Hancock College is about $5,383 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Allan Hancock College?
Allan Hancock College has a graduation rate of 27%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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