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Compton College is a public, two-year institution in Compton, California (large suburb). It awarded 1,265 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, humanities studies and biological and physical sciences.
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Median earnings 10 years after
$34,181
Average net price
$12,647
Completion rate
27%
Completions (2024)
1,265
Students (undergrad)
3,142
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Science | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Special Education and Teaching | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 377 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 265 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | Associate | 181 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate | 81 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 64 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 42 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Associate | 40 |
| Psychology, General | Associate | 29 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Associate | 27 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 25 |
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Sources: federal figures for Compton College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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