California

Mission College

Santa Clara, California

PublicTwo-year collegeFounded 1975Midsize citySEVP certified
Mission College campus
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About

Mission College (Mission or MC) is a public community college in Santa Clara, California. It is part of the West Valley–Mission Community College District. The land the college is on was bought between 1966 and 1967. Mission College opened for its first year in 1975. In 1979 it had grown to "3,500 students, 8 administrators, and 73 instructors".

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$12,230
Estimated total for international students
US$24,629
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
US$1,438
Total cost for in-state students
US$13,837
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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
5,784
International undergraduates
2%
Students per teacher
26 to 1

Outcomes

Graduation rate
44%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$56,661

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (76)

Associate's degrees45 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAnthropologyArea StudiesBiological and Physical SciencesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness Operations Support and Assistant ServicesBusiness/Commerce, GeneralCommunication and Media StudiesComputer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCulinary Arts and Related ServicesDesign and Applied ArtsDrafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansEconomicsElectrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansElectromechanical Technologies/TechniciansEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFine and Studio ArtsFire ProtectionFoods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMathematicsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPhysical Sciences, GeneralPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthReal EstateRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessVisual and Performing Arts, General
Undergraduate certificates31 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness Operations Support and Assistant ServicesBusiness/Commerce, GeneralCommunication and Media StudiesComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer Systems AnalysisComputer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCulinary Arts and Related ServicesDesign and Applied ArtsElectrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansElectromechanical Technologies/TechniciansEngineering, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsFine and Studio ArtsFire ProtectionGraphic CommunicationsHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesInternational Relations and National Security StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMusicPlumbing and Related Water Supply ServicesPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsPublic HealthReal EstateRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSpecial Education and TeachingVehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.