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City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, California · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 50 Frida Kahlo Drive, San Francisco, CA 94112 · Phone: (415) 239-3000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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City College of San Francisco is a public trade and career school in San Francisco, CA offering medical billing & coding, EMT training, and medical assistant programs, accredited by ACCJC.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, City College of San Francisco has a 40.1% completion rate, below the state average of 64.2%, with median graduate debt of $8,218 and median earnings of $45,805 ten years after entry.
Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Federal financial aid can be used here, and 16.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical records specialists | $43,800 | $61,810 | $80,630 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $38,740 | $46,380 | $59,180 |
| Medical assistants | $39,290 | $49,660 | $61,870 |
| Phlebotomists | $45,490 | $56,040 | $62,790 |
| Construction laborers | $40,950 | $60,270 | $78,520 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $37,380 | $64,500 | $81,040 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $70,210 | $121,260 | $137,770 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $64,390 | $79,750 | $93,720 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $38,180 | $64,980 | $77,060 |
| Dental assistants | $38,790 | $50,110 | $60,670 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $42,850 | $55,110 | $65,590 |
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | $53,860 | $86,100 | $99,650 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in California (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 51 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 45 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 44 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 39 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 26 | not reported | $88,198 | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 22 | $37,665 | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 18 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 1–2 years | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | $88,198 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
City College of San Francisco is a public trade and career training campus located in San Francisco, California. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, with additional program-level accreditation from the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this school. Among its 32 trade-related programs, the campus awards the most credentials in medical billing & coding, EMT & paramedic training, and medical assistant programs.
Looking at the numbers reported by the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard: the completion rate for trade program students is 40.1%, which is below the state average of 64.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $8,218, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $45,805. About 16.7% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With 408 trade completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 17,348, this large-city campus offers a wide range of program families, from construction trades and culinary arts to dental assisting and aviation mechanics. The mix of certificate and technical programs may suit both new students and adult career changers, though specific program lengths are not reported here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcomes directly through the College Scorecard or by contacting the school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
City College of San Francisco offers 32 trade-related programs across families including medical billing & coding, EMT training, medical assistant programs, phlebotomy, construction trades, culinary arts, radiology tech, and more. The top programs by completions are medical billing & coding, EMT & paramedic training, and medical assistant programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. It also holds program-specific accreditation from the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 40.1%, which is below the California state average of 64.2%, per the College Scorecard.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $8,218, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $45,805, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
City College of San Francisco is a public institution, which often means lower tuition and eligibility for state funding compared to for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the available federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status through the listed accreditors and review outcome data directly at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?112190.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers a broad set of certificate and technical program families, which may suit adult career changers, but specific scheduling or format details are not reported in this data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach City College of San Francisco at (415) 239-3000 or visit https://www.ccsf.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; check the College Scorecard for side-by-side comparisons.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.