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San Jose City College
San Jose, California · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 2100 Moorpark Ave, San Jose, CA 95128 · Phone: (408) 298-2181 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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San Jose City College is a public trade school in San Jose, CA offering cosmetology, medical assistant, and construction trades programs, accredited by the ACCJC.
San Jose City College has a 34.1% completion rate, below the state average of 64.2%, and median earnings of $46,215 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for San Jose City College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and 20.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
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 |
| Medical assistants | $39,290 | $49,660 | $61,870 |
| Construction laborers | $40,950 | $60,270 | $78,520 |
| Dental assistants | $38,790 | $50,110 | $60,670 |
| Machinists | $37,440 | $57,190 | $74,210 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 58 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 52 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 50 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 41 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 32 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 32 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 1–2 years | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 11 | $29,671 | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 3 | 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
San Jose City College is a public trade and career-training campus in San Jose, California. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, and dental programs carry accreditation from the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The campus awards the most completions in cosmetology schools (115), medical assistant programs (99), and construction trades programs (62), spanning 12 program families and 329 trade completers among 7,105 undergraduates.
Looking at the outcome numbers reported for this campus: the completion rate is 34.1%, which is below the state average of 64.2%. Median earnings 10 years after entry are $46,215. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 20.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income enrollment.
This campus may suit students pursuing short, skills-focused certificates in cosmetology, medical assisting, dental assisting, construction trades, or CNC machining, though exact program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data, so career changers should confirm scheduling directly with the school. Because the completion rate trails the state average, prospective students should ask about support services and typical time-to-completion before enrolling. To verify accreditation status and review updated outcome figures, check the ACCJC accreditor listing and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard directly rather than relying on secondhand summaries.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
San Jose City College's top programs by completions are cosmetology (115), medical assistant (99), and construction trades (62), across 12 program families total, including dental assistant and CNC machining programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is 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.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this is a Title IV eligible institution, 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 34.1%, which is below the state average of 64.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard link or contact the school for details.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $46,215, 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 (408) 298-2181 or visit sjcc.edu for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
San Jose City College is a public institution, which typically means lower published tuition for state residents compared with private for-profit trade 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 schedules for specific programs.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the ACCJC and review federal outcome data directly at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?122746.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to ask about state licensing tied to specific programs like cosmetology or dental assisting.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach San Jose City College at (408) 298-2181 or through its website, https://www.sjcc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard to compare completion rates 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.