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Foothill College
Los Altos Hills, California · Public college · Training programs available:
Address: 12345 El Monte Rd, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 · Phone: (650) 949-7777 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Foothill College is a public trade and career school in Los Altos Hills, California, offering electrician, plumbing, and radiology/sonography programs, accredited by the ACCJC.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt at Foothill College is $10,500 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $57,072; the campus completion rate itself is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Foothill College; federal financial aid can be used here, and about 8.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | $46,800 | $76,160 | $103,000 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters | $47,350 | $72,830 | $100,200 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $70,210 | $121,260 | $137,770 |
| Dental assistants | $38,790 | $50,110 | $60,670 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $42,850 | $55,110 | $65,590 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $38,740 | $46,380 | $59,180 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $44,520 | $58,060 | $70,400 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 179 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 35 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 15 | $97,367 | $113,107 | $10,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 9 | $97,367 | $113,107 | $10,500 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | 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
Foothill College is a public community college in Los Altos Hills, California. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, with additional programmatic 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. The campus awards trade credentials across 12 program families, most commonly in electrician schools (183 completers), plumbing schools (39 completers), and radiology & sonography programs (15 completers).
Federal data shows 274 trade completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 11,137. The state average completion rate is 64.2%, though Foothill's own completion rate and how it compares to that state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $10,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry were $57,072. About 8.7% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus may suit students seeking trade-specific credentials such as electrical, plumbing, or radiologic technology training within a larger community college setting, though specific program lengths are not reported here and should be confirmed directly with the school. Prospective students, including career changers, should verify accreditation status and current outcome data through the accreditors listed above and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Foothill College offers 12 trade program families, most notably electrician schools (183 completers), plumbing schools (39 completers), and radiology & sonography programs (15 completers). Other listed families include dental assistant, pharmacy tech, EMT training, and welding programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Foothill College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. It also holds programmatic 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 FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The campus's own completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate is 64.2%, but a direct comparison is not reported.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $10,500, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $57,072, per federal data.
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 (650) 949-7777 or visit https://foothill.edu/ for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Foothill College is a public institution, which often means lower published costs and eligibility for state funding compared to for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are 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 ACCJC and the other listed accreditors, and check federal outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?114716.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Specific fit for career changers cannot be confirmed from the data provided, as program lengths and schedules are not reported; contact the school to discuss options for adult learners.
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 specific to each program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Foothill College at (650) 949-7777 or visit https://foothill.edu/ for application information.
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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.