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Butte College

Public Oroville, CA · Rural · Far West · 87% data reported · Agent Insights
38%
Graduation Rate
$41,810
Earnings (10yr)
$5,520
Net Price
8,890
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Overview

Butte College serves nearly 8,900 students, with a net price of just $5,520, making it an affordable option for many. This low cost is especially significant considering the financial constraints many students face today.

The earnings for graduates ten years after enrollment average $41,810. While the graduation rate stands at 38%, the opportunity for upward mobility exists, particularly for students from low-income backgrounds, as 35% of students receive Pell Grants. This suggests that the college is a valuable option for those seeking to improve their economic situation.

Students who thrive at Butte College often pursue programs in Health Professions, Social Sciences, and Criminal Justice. With a median debt of $10,500, graduates can expect manageable repayments against their earnings. The college is suited for those looking for a supportive environment that prioritizes affordability and practical career paths.

Rankings

How Butte Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation38%Earnings 10yr$42KNet Price$6KRetention68%Median Debt$11KPell Grant Rate35%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$5K$0-30K$4K$30-48K$7K$48-75K$13K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%1605.9%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%1219.0%MOBILITY195.76%

Cost & Financial Aid

$1,356
In-State Tuition
$9,276
Out-of-State
$5,520
Avg Net Price
$10,500
Median Debt
35%
Pell Grant Rate
3%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$4,944
Family Income $0–$30K
$4,206
Family Income $30K–$48K
$6,503
Family Income $48K–$75K
$13,051
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$33,709
6 Years After Entry
$37,882
8 Years
$41,810
10 Years
0.25x
Debt-to-Earnings
43%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$33,709 6yr $37,882 8yr $41,810 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

195.76%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
1219.0%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
1605.9%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$64,100
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

0.84
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.08
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
7.6%
Volunteering Rate
0.98
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 68%
Full-Time Faculty 31%
Faculty Salary (mo) $12,031
Diversity Index 0.65
First-Gen Students 51%

Top Programs

Health Professions 22%
Social Sciences 13%
Criminal Justice 12%
Business & Marketing 9%
Precision Production 7%
Culinary & Personal Services 5%
Psychology 4%
Visual & Performing Arts 2%

Quick Facts

Setting Rural
Region Far West
Accreditor Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Predominant Degree Certificate
Hispanic-Serving Yes

Student Body

Female
51%
White
46%
Hispanic
35%
Black
3%
Asian
5%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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