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Is City College of San Francisco Worth It?

San Francisco, CA · Large city · 17,348 students · Data: College Scorecard, June 2026 release

City College of San Francisco is a Associate's College located in large city in San Francisco, CA. It enrolls approximately 17,348 students. 40% of students finish within 6 years (150% of normal time) — mediocre — worth asking why. With $45,805 median earnings and $8,218 median debt, median debt equals about 2 months of gross pay (estimate) — a solid ROI. Only 38% of borrowers are making progress on their loans 3 years after leaving school — a warning sign about post-graduation outcomes.

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Source: FIRE 2027 College Free Speech Rankings (student survey fielded 2026 by College Pulse)

Avg Net Price / Year
$6,906
Median Debt at Graduation
$8,218
Median Earnings (10yr)
$45,805
4-yr Grad Rate
40%
Tuition (In-State)
$1,696
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$14,656
3-yr Loan Repayment
38%
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