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College of Marin
Kentfield, California · Public community college
Address: 835 College Ave, Kentfield, CA 94904 · Phone: (415) 457-8811 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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College of Marin is a public trade and career school in Kentfield, California offering auto mechanic, dental assistant, and medical assistant programs, accredited by the ACCJC.
College of Marin has a 39.3% completion rate, below the state average of 64.2%, with median graduate debt of $10,062 and median earnings of $42,654 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for College of Marin; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 16.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $38,180 | $64,980 | $77,060 |
| Dental assistants | $38,790 | $50,110 | $60,670 |
| Medical assistants | $39,290 | $49,660 | $61,870 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 19 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 2–4 years | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 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 | Certificate, 1–2 years | 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
College of Marin is a public community college campus in Kentfield, California, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, with dental programs additionally accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, applies here (Title IV eligible). The campus offers 8 trade and career programs, with the largest enrollments in auto mechanic schools (24 completers), dental assistant schools (21 completers), and medical assistant programs (3 completers).
Federal data shows a completion rate of 39.3%, which is below the state average of 64.2%. Graduates who took on debt carried a median of $10,062, and median earnings ten years after entry were $42,654. Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 16.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students enrolled.
This campus, located in a large suburban setting with a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,042, may suit students pursuing shorter, career-focused certificate paths in auto mechanics, dental assisting, or medical assisting rather than longer degree tracks. Program length details are not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should confirm program duration and course format directly with the school. Anyone considering enrollment should verify current accreditation status and outcome figures through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and by contacting the college directly.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
College of Marin offers 8 trade and career programs, with the most completers in auto mechanic schools (24), dental assistant schools (21), and medical assistant programs (3).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, College of Marin is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, with its dental program also accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 39.3%, which is below the California state average of 64.2%, according to federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carried a median debt of $10,062, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry were $42,654, 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 (415) 457-8811 or visit https://www.marin.edu/ for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
College of Marin is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition costs for residents and different funding structures than for-profit schools.
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 and review federal outcome data through the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?118347.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not directly address adult learner fit, but the presence of shorter, program-specific tracks in auto mechanics, dental assisting, and medical assisting may appeal to career changers; contact the school to discuss scheduling and format options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for details on any credentialing tied to specific programs.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach College of Marin at (415) 457-8811 or through its website at https://www.marin.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?118347 to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across 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.