How much will it cost to earn an Associate Degree?

Comparing Types of Associate Degrees:

AA/AS may be right for you if…

AAA/AAS may be right for you if…

You want to go on to earn a bachelor’s degree;

You want a college degree;

You want to transfer your credits to a 4-year college or university;

You want a college degree;

You want to sharpen your academic skills;

You want to get into the workforce sooner;

You want to get into the workforce sooner

You want to get into the workforce

The cost of earning an Associate degree varies greatly depending on the institution that you enroll in.

    In California, public community colleges are among the most economical choices for earning a college degree. Technically, there is no tuition, however, there are enrollment fees that are charged per credit-unit that you take.
    At the time of publication, the enrollment fee for California residents is $46 per credit-unit.[2856]
    This per-unit enrollment fee is for California residents and is the same for all public community colleges across the state.
    Full-time enrollment is generally 12 credit-units per week (1 credit-unit = 1hour of class time), but you can take more or less if you like. (You may be eligible for a waiver of this fee, see PG. 886 for information on waiving community college enrollment fees.)
    Private community colleges and four-year colleges are the most expensive options (costs vary greatly, but may be several thousands of dollars).

IMPORTANT: Tuition or per-unit fees do not include other costs associated with enrolling in a college program such as books, school supplies, and transportation.

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    See Cal. Cmty Colls. Chancellor’s Office, http://www.cccco.edu/.