Pasadena City College
A good fit for students who want a large campus community and in-state California residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 20,624 students.
About This School
Pasadena City College is a public institution located in Pasadena, California with approximately 20,624 undergraduate students enrolled. In-state tuition is $1,180 per year. Typical graduates earn $39,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
Pasadena City College (PCC) is a public community college in Pasadena, California. It was founded in 1924 as Pasadena Junior College.
This is a strong option for students looking to keep costs low while building a path to a four-year transfer — median debt at graduation is just $6,651, which is impressively manageable. That said, median earnings of $39,300 a decade after enrollment are modest, so it's worth being intentional about your transfer or career target rather than assuming the credential alone will move the needle financially. Best suited for motivated students who have a clear next step in mind, whether that's transferring to a UC or Cal State or entering a specific career field.
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After Graduation
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 (20,624 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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