Skyline 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 7,620 students.
About This School
Skyline College is a public institution located in San Bruno, California with approximately 7,620 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $1,738 per year. The graduation rate is 44%, and the typical graduate earns $45,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Skyline College is a public community college in San Bruno, California. Opened in 1969, it is one of three comprehensive community colleges in the San Mateo County Community College District.
This is a strong option for cost-conscious students in the Bay Area — the average net price is actually *negative* at -$1,180/year, meaning many students receive more in aid than tuition costs, and median debt at graduation is a very manageable $7,500. That said, only 41% of students graduate, which suggests many face obstacles finishing their degree, so it's worth having a clear plan and using available support services before enrolling. If you're looking to transfer to a four-year school or build workforce skills on a tight budget, this college delivers real value — just go in with intention.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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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
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 3% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Skyline College graduates earn most above the national rate in Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions ($115,144 vs $65,389 nationally).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 166 | $47,303 | $44,125 | +$3,178 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 83 | $64,294 | $48,733 | +$15,561 |
| Psychology, General | 71 | $47,301 | $39,288 | +$8,013 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 41 | $61,426 | $43,243 | +$18,183 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 27 | $115,144 | $65,389 | +$49,755 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
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 (7,620 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Skyline College cost?
The average net price at Skyline College is about $1,738 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 Skyline College?
Skyline College has a graduation rate of 44%, 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.
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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