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Canada College

Public Redwood City, CA · Suburban · Far West · 80% data reported · Agent Insights
48%
Graduation Rate
$50,087
Earnings (10yr)
$32
Net Price
5,175
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Overview

Canada College serves a diverse student body of 5,175, focusing on accessible education at a remarkable net price of just $32. This affordability makes it an attractive option for students looking to minimize debt while obtaining a degree. With a graduation rate of 48%, students experience a supportive environment that encourages completion.

Data from Opportunity Insights indicates that students at Canada College can expect to earn around $50,087 ten years after graduation. This figure reflects a solid economic outcome for graduates, although specific mobility and success rates for lower-income students are not available. The college's focus on programs like Humanities, Health Professions, and Business & Marketing suggests pathways to stable careers.

Students who thrive at Canada College tend to be those seeking practical skills and career-oriented programs. The college has a low Pell Grant rate of 10%, indicating a mix of income levels among attendees. With a focus on fields like Psychology and Social Sciences, graduates are positioned to enter the workforce equipped for various roles in growing industries.

Rankings

How Canada Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation48%Earnings 10yr$50KNet Price32Retention69%Pell Grant Rate10%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$-2K$0-30K$-1K$30-48K$2K$48-75K

Cost & Financial Aid

$1,332
In-State Tuition
$11,384
Out-of-State
$32
Avg Net Price
10%
Pell Grant Rate
0%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$-1,545
Family Income $0–$30K
$-1,384
Family Income $30K–$48K
$2,393
Family Income $48K–$75K

Graduate Outcomes

$42,044
6 Years After Entry
$51,687
8 Years
$50,087
10 Years
57%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$42,044 6yr $51,687 8yr $50,087 10yr

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.44
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.06
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
3.2%
Volunteering Rate
0.93
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 69%
Full-Time Faculty 40%
Faculty Salary (mo) $13,551
Diversity Index 0.72
First-Gen Students 57%

Top Programs

Humanities 20%
Health Professions 14%
Business & Marketing 14%
Social Sciences 10%
Psychology 8%
Visual & Performing Arts 7%
Computer Science & IT 3%
Communications 3%

Quick Facts

Setting Suburban
Region Far West
Accreditor Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Predominant Degree Associate's
Hispanic-Serving Yes

Student Body

Female
65%
White
23%
Hispanic
44%
Black
3%
Asian
17%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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