Copper Mountain Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,090 students.
About This School
Copper Mountain Community College is a public institution located in Joshua Tree, California with approximately 1,090 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $7,962 per year. Typical graduates earn $33,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at roughly $8,000/year after aid and only $9,250 in median debt at graduation, the cost is genuinely manageable for a community college. The concern is the $33,800 median earnings 10 years out — that's a modest return that suggests many students may be using this as a transfer stepping stone rather than a career launchpad, which is fine if that's your plan. Worth considering if you're aiming to transfer to a four-year school on a tight budget, but if you're expecting this credential alone to significantly boost your income, look carefully at specific program outcomes before enrolling.
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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 (1,090 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.
- 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.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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