Butte College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state California residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 8,890 students.
About This School
Butte College is a public institution located in Oroville, California with approximately 8,890 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,520 per year. Typical graduates earn $37,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Butte College is a public community college in the Butte-Glenn Community College District based in Oroville and has expanded to Chico, and Orland.
This is a strong option for students looking to keep costs low while building a foundation — at just $4,632/year after aid and a median debt of only $8,250, it's one of the more affordable paths available. That said, the median earnings of $37,600 a decade out are modest, so it matters a lot what you do next — whether that's transferring to a four-year school or entering a specific trade or career field. Worth considering if you have a clear plan; less compelling if you're still figuring it out and may drift without direction.
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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: 17% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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 (8,890 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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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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