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Riverside City College
Riverside, California · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 4800 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA 92506 · Phone: 95122280008979 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Riverside City College is a public trade and career school in Riverside, California, offering cosmetology, CNA, and culinary programs, accredited by the ACCJC.
Riverside City College has a 36.6% completion rate, below the state average of 64.2%, with median graduate debt of $8,000 and median earnings of $41,091 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Riverside City College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, is accepted, and 34.3% of students receive Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $35,360 | $38,660 | $49,030 |
| Nursing assistants | $40,110 | $47,630 | $54,800 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $37,380 | $64,500 | $81,040 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $38,180 | $64,980 | $77,060 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $64,390 | $79,750 | $93,720 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 141 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 118 | $17,573 | $10,617 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 68 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 53 | $17,573 | $10,617 | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 36 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 35 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate degree | 30 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 30 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 21 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 17 | $18,494 | $17,310 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | 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
Riverside City College is a public trade and career training campus located in Riverside, California. It participates in federal Title IV student aid, meaning eligible students can use FAFSA-based financial aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for enrollment. The college is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, with nursing programs additionally reviewed by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Among its 14 program families, the campus awards the most credentials in cosmetology schools (188 completers), CNA classes (141 completers), and culinary and pastry schools (89 completers).
Federal data shows a completion rate of 36.6%, which is below the state average of 64.2%. Graduates who took on debt carried a median of $8,000, and median earnings ten years after entry were $41,091. Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 34.3% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting a meaningful share of the student body has demonstrated financial need.
This campus, serving 18,346 undergraduates in a large-city setting, offers a mix of shorter certificate-style trade programs and longer associate-degree pathways, which may suit both first-time students and adult career changers depending on the specific program chosen. Because program length and format vary within the 14 families offered, prospective students should confirm specifics directly with the college. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome figures, check the ACCJC accreditor listing and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Riverside City College offers 14 program families, with the most completers in cosmetology schools, CNA classes, and culinary and pastry schools.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the college is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, with nursing programs also reviewed by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal student aid, so FAFSA-based aid and Pell Grants can be used by eligible students.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 36.6%, which is below the state average of 64.2%, according to federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates who borrowed carried a median debt of $8,000, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry were $41,091, per the College Scorecard.
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 directly at the number or website listed for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Riverside City College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and different funding sources than for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school to confirm the duration of individual programs such as cosmetology or CNA training.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the ACCJC and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at the linked URL.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers both shorter certificate programs and longer associate-degree pathways, which may fit adult learners, though exact schedules and formats are not detailed in this data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Riverside City College by phone or through its website, https://www.rcc.edu/, for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This data does not include comparative figures for nearby schools; 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.