Is InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield worth it?
InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Fairfield, California (midsize suburb), part of the InterCoast Colleges system. It awarded 118 certificates in 2024, most often in electrician, substance abuse and computer and information systems security.
InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield is part of InterCoast Colleges
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$37,656
Median earnings 4 years after
$48,764
Median earnings 10 years after
$36,089
Average net price
$21,536
Completion rate
71%
Completions (2024)
118
Years to pay back
1.8 years
Students (undergrad)
183
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate certificate | $40,101 | $52,502 | 469 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate certificate | $38,137 | $52,718 | 226 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $27,880 | $43,276 | 83 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 106 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 7 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 3 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 2 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 0 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield. 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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