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Solano Community College
Fairfield, California · Public college · Training programs available:
Address: 4000 Suisun Valley Rd, Fairfield, CA 94534 · Phone: (707) 864-7000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Solano Community College is a public trade school in Fairfield, CA offering auto mechanic, cosmetology, and welding programs, accredited by the ACCJC.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates carry a median debt of $12,000 and earn a median of $44,170 ten years after entry; the state average completion rate for comparison is 64.2%.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Solano Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and 22.9% 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 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $35,360 | $38,660 | $49,030 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $44,520 | $58,060 | $70,400 |
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | $53,860 | $86,100 | $99,650 |
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 | 34 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 18 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 2–4 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
Solano Community College is a public trade and career school located in Fairfield, California, in a midsize suburban setting. The college is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning FAFSA and Pell Grant funding can be used to help pay for enrollment. The campus offers 9 program families in trade fields, most notably auto mechanic schools (40 completers), cosmetology schools (22 completers), and welding schools (8 completers), out of 76 total trade completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 8,061.
On outcomes, the state average completion rate for comparable programs is 64.2%, though how Solano's own completion rate compares to that average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates who took on debt carried a median of $12,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry were $44,170, per federal Scorecard data. About 22.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of financially eligible students. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus may suit students interested in hands-on trade training in automotive, cosmetology, welding, or aviation mechanics fields, particularly those seeking programs within a larger public community college setting. Because program lengths are not detailed here, prospective students—including career changers—should contact the school directly to confirm scheduling and time-to-completion. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome data, check the ACCJC accreditor listing and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard directly.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Solano Community College offers 9 program families, with the most completers in auto mechanic schools (40), cosmetology schools (22), and welding schools (8).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC), and its status is listed as Accredited.
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. About 22.9% of students currently receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The specific completion rate for this campus is not reported in federal data. The state average completion rate for comparable programs is 64.2%, but a direct comparison for Solano is not reported.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $12,000, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $44,170, per federal Scorecard 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 (707) 864-7000 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Solano Community College is a public institution, which generally means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state and federal funding support.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm program duration and scheduling.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the ACCJC and review detailed federal outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?123563.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program formats or schedules tailored to career changers, so this cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school to ask about flexible or accelerated options.
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 directly for program-specific credentialing information.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Solano Community College at (707) 864-7000 or through its website at https://welcome.solano.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; use the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, costs, 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.