InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 59% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield is a private for-profit institution located in Fairfield, California with approximately 183 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $21,536 per year. The graduation rate is 72%, and the typical graduate earns $24,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Students drawn to hands-on vocational training in the Fairfield area — particularly those who want to get in, get credentialed, and get working quickly — may find this small school worth a closer look, especially given its relatively low median debt at graduation of just $10,313. The 72% graduation rate is actually decent for a career-focused institution, which suggests students who enroll tend to follow through. That said, the number that should give any family serious pause is the median earnings figure: $24,600 ten years after enrollment is quite low, especially when weighed against an average net price of $21,536 per year — meaning students could easily spend more on the education than they'll earn in a single year afterward. This doesn't make the school a dealbreaker, but it does mean you should be very clear-eyed about which specific program you're entering and what the local job market actually pays for that credential before committing. If you're considering this school, I'd strongly encourage you to ask admissions for program-specific earnings data and to research whether employers in your target field genuinely value this institution's certificate or degree.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
SAT Scores
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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.
Financial Aid
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 6% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
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 (183 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield cost?
The average net price at InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield is about $21,536 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 InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield?
InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield has a graduation rate of 72%, 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.
- 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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