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Yuba College

Marysville, California · Public community college · Training programs available:

Welding schoolsRadiology & sonography programsAuto mechanic schoolsEMT & paramedic trainingCulinary & pastry schoolsCosmetology schools
40%completion rate · California avg 64%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
$32,030median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$39,552median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges | Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (Accredited)
Address: 2088 N Beale Rd, Marysville, CA 95901 · Phone: (530) 741-6700 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Yuba College is a public trade and career school in Marysville, California, offering welding, radiology/sonography, and auto mechanic programs, accredited by the ACCJC.

Yuba College's completion rate is 39.8%, below the California state average of 64.2%, and median graduate earnings 10 years after entry are $39,552, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; Yuba College does participate in federal financial aid (Title IV), and about 30.2% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Yuba College Yuba College: 39.8% 39.8% California average California average: 64.2% 64.2% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$44,520$58,060$70,400
Radiologic technologists and technicians$70,210$121,260$137,770
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$38,180$64,980$77,060
Emergency medical technicians$38,740$46,380$59,180
Chefs and head cooks$37,380$64,500$81,040
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$35,360$38,660$49,030

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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 40 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, under 300 hours 23 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 21 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 17 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 13 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Associate degree 10 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Associate degree 7 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 6 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, 300–899 hours 5 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 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.

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About this school

Yuba College is a public community college in Marysville, California, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, with its radiologic technology program also accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. The school participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans to help cover costs. Its trade and career offerings are led by welding schools, radiology and sonography programs, and auto mechanic schools, with 12 program families and about 150 trade completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 4,779.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 39.8%, which is below the California state average of 64.2%. Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $39,552. 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 30.2% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting a meaningful share of lower-income students attend this campus.

Yuba College may suit students interested in hands-on, technical trade instruction in a midsize suburban setting, particularly in welding, radiologic technology, or automotive repair. Because program lengths are not detailed here, prospective students should contact the school directly to confirm schedules and completion timelines. Anyone considering enrollment should verify current accreditation status and outcomes directly through the College Scorecard or by contacting the school.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Yuba College's top trade programs are welding schools, radiology and sonography programs, and auto mechanic schools, among 12 total program families offered.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, Yuba College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, with its radiologic technology program also accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, Yuba College participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

Yuba College's 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?

Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (530) 741-6700 or check the College Scorecard for more detail.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $39,552 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 directly for current tuition figures.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Yuba College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state-funded aid programs alongside federal aid.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported for this campus in the available data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation status and review federal outcome data through the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?126119, or by visiting the school's website at https://yc.yccd.edu/.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The data does not specify program formats or schedules suited to adult learners; prospective students should contact the school to discuss flexibility for career changers.

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 to ask about credentialing tied to specific programs like radiologic technology or welding.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Yuba College by phone at (530) 741-6700 or visit its website at https://yc.yccd.edu/ for application details.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data on nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates and earnings across other institutions.

Nearby trade and career schools in California

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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.

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