College of the Canyons Career Programs

College of the Canyons (referred to as C of the Canyons) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Santa Clarita, CA. Its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at College of the Canyons is $1,176 for California residents and $11,232 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 18,075 and the students to faculty ratio is 3.85% (26 to 1).College of the Canyons supports distance learning and you may earn a degree/certificate through online education.

  • Tuition & Fees: $11,232
  • Number of Programs: 84 programs

C of the Canyons 2023 Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition & fees of College of the Canyons are $1,176 for California residents and $11,232 for other students. The undergraduate tuition & fees are increased by 7.37% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Tuition & fees at College of the Canyons
California residentsOut of State
2018-2019$1,156$7,612
2019-2020$1,156$7,804
2020-2021$1,156$7,804
2021-2022$1,146$8,682
2022-2023$1,162$9,322
2023-2024$1,176$11,232

Who Accredits College of the Canyons

College of the Canyons is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (1/1/1972 - Current).

Career Programs, Number of Completers

College of the Canyons offers 83 career programs (all on-site class). Last year, total 4,898 students have earned their degrees/certificate at C of the Canyons. Next tables summarize the offered career programs and its sub-programs at C of the Canyons with number of completers.
Associate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 2 programs 7
Environmental Studies1 program 2
Environmental Science1 program 5
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 2 programs 12
Area Studies (other)1 program 3
Women's Studies1 program 9
Communication and Journalism [+] 3 programs 90
Speech Communication and Rhetoric1 program 71
Journalism1 program 19
Radio and Television1 program 0
Communications Technologies [+] 2 programs 25
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design1 program 4
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects1 program 21
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 3 programs 61
Computer Science1 program 53
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design1 program 6
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1 program 2
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 2 programs 11
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts1 program 10
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager1 program 1
Engineering [+] 1 program 10
Pre-Engineering1 program 10
Engineering Technology [+] 4 programs 34
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician1 program 15
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 0
Surveying Technology/Surveying1 program 5
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD1 program 14
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 3 programs 19
French Language and Literature1 program 2
Spanish Language and Literature1 program 14
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation1 program 3
Work and Family Studies [+] 1 program 45
Child Care Provider/Assistant1 program 45
Legal Studies [+] 1 program 20
Legal Assistant/Paralegal1 program 20
English Language and Literature [+] 1 program 53
English Language and Literature1 program 53
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 2 programs 76
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1 program 24
Humanities/Humanistic Studies1 program 52
Library Science [+] 1 program 0
Library and Archives Assisting1 program 0
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 1 program 38
Biology/Biological Sciences1 program 38
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 1 program 98
Mathematics1 program 98
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 1 program 143
Biological and Physical Sciences1 program 143
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 3 programs 478
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies1 program 2
Health and Physical Education/Fitness1 program 402
Kinesiology and Exercise Science1 program 74
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 1 program 8
Philosophy1 program 8
Physical Sciences [+] 2 programs 41
Geology/Earth Science1 program 1
Physics1 program 40
Psychology [+] 1 program 276
Psychology1 program 276
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 3 programs 116
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration1 program 88
Criminal Justice/Police Science1 program 0
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician1 program 28
Social Sciences [+] 6 programs 724
Social Sciences1 program 526
Anthropology1 program 11
Economics1 program 43
Geography1 program 3
Political Science and Government1 program 39
Sociology1 program 102
Construction Trades [+] 2 programs 11
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager1 program 9
Building Construction Technology1 program 2
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 2 programs 6
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology1 program 0
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 6
Precision Production Trades [+] 1 program 6
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 6
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 9 programs 107
Visual and Performing Arts1 program 3
Interior Design1 program 10
Graphic Design1 program 21
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts1 program 8
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology1 program 0
Cinematography and Film/Video Production1 program 22
Photography1 program 3
Art/Art Studies1 program 31
Music1 program 9
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 3 programs 100
Athletic Training/Trainer1 program 3
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician1 program 9
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1 program 88
Business [+] 8 programs 544
Business Administration and Management1 program 330
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping1 program 144
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science1 program 9
Small Business Administration/Management1 program 19
Hospitality Administration/Management1 program 13
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management1 program 1
Real Estate1 program 3
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations1 program 25
History [+] 1 program 40
History1 program 40
Total73 programs3,199
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Communications Technologies [+] 1 program 9
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects1 program 9
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1 program 2
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1 program 2
Education [+] 1 program 3
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs1 program 3
Engineering Technology [+] 1 program 8
Surveying Technology/Surveying1 program 8
Work and Family Studies [+] 1 program 5
Child Care and Support Services Management1 program 5
Legal Studies [+] 1 program 13
Legal Assistant/Paralegal1 program 13
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 1 program 1,635
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1 program 1,635
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 1 program 8
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 8
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 1 program 14
Graphic Design1 program 14
Business [+] 1 program 2
Retail Management1 program 2
Total10 programs1,699

Student Population

At College of the Canyons, there are total 18,075 students. Among them, 7,885 students have enrolled career programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 10,118 men and 7,957 women students at C of the Canyons. Next table summarizes the student population at C of the Canyons.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at College of the Canyons
TotalMaleFemale
Total18,07510,1187,957
American Indian/Native American372512
Asian1,8461,080766
Black/African American1,008589419
Hispanic9,1544,8494,305
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander473512
White4,7532,7901,963
Two More641309332
Un-Known489367122
Student Population in Online Programs at C of the Canyons
Total StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students18,0757,8855,4184,772

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