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Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, California · Public community college
Address: 11460 Warner Ave., Fountain Valley, CA 92708 · Phone: (714) 546-7600 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Coastline Community College is a public trade school in Fountain Valley, California offering construction trades programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Coastline Community College has a 33.8% completion rate, below the state average of 64.2%, with median graduate debt of $8,250 and median earnings of $44,483 ten years after entry.
Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, with about 9.2% of students receiving Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers | $40,950 | $60,270 | $78,520 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 26 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 5 | 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
Coastline Community College is a public trade and career school in Fountain Valley, California, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The campus is best known for its construction trades programs, which awarded 31 completions and represent the top program area reported for this location out of 2 program families offered.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 33.8%, which is below the state average of 64.2% for comparable programs. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $8,250, and median earnings ten years after entry were $44,483. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 9.2% of students receive Pell Grants, a rough indicator of the share of lower-income students enrolled.
With undergraduate enrollment around 7,393 in a small-city setting, this campus offers construction trades training that may suit students seeking hands-on programs rather than long academic tracks; specific program lengths and adult-learner accommodations are not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should contact the school directly. Anyone comparing options should verify accreditation status and outcomes directly through the school's accreditor and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Coastline Community College's reported program family is construction trades programs, with 31 completions recorded. It offers 2 program families in total according to federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
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 here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 33.8%, which is below the state average of 64.2%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $8,250, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $44,483, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (714) 546-7600 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Coastline Community College is a public institution, which generally means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state-funded aid programs, though specific tuition rates are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in 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 through the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and check federal outcomes data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?112385.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Fit for career changers depends on program length and schedule flexibility, which are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements after completing construction trades programs are not reported for this campus in federal data; check with relevant state licensing boards.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Coastline Community College at (714) 546-7600 or through its website, https://www.coastline.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Direct comparisons to other schools are not available from this listing's data; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across nearby institutions.
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.