College of Alameda
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 4,274 students.
About This School
College of Alameda is a public institution located in Alameda, California with approximately 4,274 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $9,280 per year. Typical graduates earn $40,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
College of Alameda is a public community college in Alameda, California. It is part of the Peralta Community College District and was opened in 1968. Since 1970 the college has held classes on a 62-acre campus at the intersection of Webster Street and Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway in Alameda.
The numbers tell a reasonably encouraging story here — graduates carry a modest $9,500 in median debt, and at roughly $9,280/year in net costs, this is one of the more affordable community college options in the Bay Area. That said, median earnings of $40,500 a decade out suggest this school works best as a launchpad — ideally a transfer pathway to a four-year university — rather than a final destination if you're chasing higher earning potential. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious and have a clear plan to transfer or pair this credential with additional training.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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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 (4,274 undergraduates).
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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.
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