Dedicated to ensuring its future through education, the state of California has over 112 community colleges. Students who are not yet ready to enter a four-year institution; just desire an associate degree; or a program certificate or vocational training can apply to one of the community colleges. The community colleges provide a bevy of programs for prospective students. Whether you are looking for an associate degree or attending a one- or two-year specialist program, you can find what you need at one of California’s community college.
California community colleges are located in 72 districts and have 2.9 million students. It is the largest system of higher learning education in the entire United States. Just recently the United States Supreme Court rejected a challenge that would have barred the state of California from allowing undocumented students in-state resident tuition fees.
Types of Community Colleges
With 112 colleges available to choose from, California students are given the ability to choose a college tailored toward their interests. From size to housing to available programs, the choice is yours.
- Small to Medium Sized Colleges
If small or medium is what you are considering, then this group of colleges are places to check out.
- Antioch University Los Angeles
- Fresno Pacific University
- Laguna College of Art And Design
- Mendocino College
- San Diego Christian College
- Woodland Community College
- Medium to Large Sized Colleges
Larger sizes appeals to some students and these are a sampling of schools that could fit the bill.
- Monterey Peninsula College
- Yuba College
- College of San Mateo
- Berkley City College
- College of the Canyons
- Rio Hondo College
- On-Campus Housing
While most community colleges do not offer on-campus housing, you can find a room at one of these schools.
- Chabot College
- Lassen Community College
- Marymount College – CA
- Sierra College
- Taft College
- West Hills College – Coalinga
- Majors: Liberal Arts
Whether just getting an associate or using a community college as a beginning point in your dream of a doctorate, these higher institutions of learning could be the start of something big.
- Allan Hancock College
- Evergreen Valley College
- Long Beach City College
- Los Angeles Harbor College
- Skyline College
- Victor Valley College
- Majors: Computer Science
Jobs in the computer science field vary depending on your discipline, but they do exist, especially in the Silicon Valley area, and these colleges will help you obtain your goal.
- Bakersfield College
- College of the Siskiyous
- Golden West College
- Modesto Junior College
- Pacific Union College
- Ventura College
This is just a sampling of the community colleges available. Whatever your program or location, there is a college for you. Whether it’s size, faith-based, certificate or degree, California community colleges will provide what you need.