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Cosumnes River College
Sacramento, California · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 8401 Center Parkway, Sacramento, CA 95823 · Phone: (916) 688-7344 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Cosumnes River College is a public trade and career school in Sacramento, CA offering auto mechanic, construction trades, and medical billing & coding programs, accredited by the ACCJC.
Cosumnes River College has a 39.8% completion rate, below the state average of 64.2%, with median graduate debt of $10,722 and median earnings of $42,446 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Cosumnes River College; federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and about 26.2% 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 |
| Construction laborers | $40,950 | $60,270 | $78,520 |
| Medical records specialists | $43,800 | $61,810 | $80,630 |
| Medical assistants | $39,290 | $49,660 | $61,870 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $44,520 | $58,060 | $70,400 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $42,850 | $55,110 | $65,590 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $37,380 | $64,500 | $81,040 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $70,210 | $121,260 | $137,770 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 134 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 29 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 26 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 17 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 16 | $30,496 | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 7 | $30,496 | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 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
Cosumnes River College is a public community college in Sacramento, 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 awards 19 program families in the trades, with the most completers in auto mechanic schools (165), construction trades programs (40), and medical billing & coding programs (34), alongside offerings in welding, culinary, pharmacy tech, radiology tech, and medical assisting.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 39.8%, below the state average of 64.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,722, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $42,446. About 26.2% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With 318 trade program completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 14,023, this large-city campus offers a broad mix of shorter certificate-style trade programs and longer associate degree pathways, though exact program lengths are not detailed in this data. It may suit students newer to a trade field as well as adults considering a change, though fit should be confirmed directly with the school. Prospective students should verify accreditation status and review full outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Cosumnes River College offers 19 trade program families, with the most completers in auto mechanic schools, construction trades programs, and medical billing & coding programs. It also offers welding, culinary, pharmacy tech, radiology tech, and medical assisting programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Cosumnes River College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC).
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.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 39.8%, which is below the California state average of 64.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $10,722, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $42,446, per the U.S. Department of Education 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 at (916) 688-7344 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Cosumnes River College is a public institution, which typically means lower published tuition for state residents compared to for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in this data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration for specific trades.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the ACCJC and review official outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?113096.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school to learn what credentials apply to specific trade programs.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Cosumnes River College at (916) 688-7344 or through its website, https://www.crc.losrios.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on other nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions.
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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.