C
Average
Score: 50/100

Los Medanos College

2-Year Public
📍 Pittsburg, California 94565
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 39%
Outcomes
C
54/100
Affordability
B+
76/100
Resources
C
53/100
Experience
F
34/100
Prestige
F
28/100

Quick Stats

8,230
Total Enrollment
39%
Graduation Rate
75%
Retention Rate
23.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$8,413
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Los Medanos College

22% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 1,786 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value
$566,586
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,388
1-Year Change
+0.2%
For parents & investors

The Los Medanos College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $566,586
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,388/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 94531 (4.1% cap, Antioch)

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🏆 Where Los Medanos College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥇
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
of 1 schools
#22
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician
of 31 schools
#22
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General
of 25 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $1,288 $8,304

Financial Aid

80%
Receive Any Aid
38%
Receive Pell Grants
1%
Take Out Loans
$8,413
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$4,363
$30,001 - $48,000$4,876
$48,001 - $75,000$7,915
$75,001 - $110,000$10,485
$110,001+$10,081

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 589 grads/yr Biological and Physical Sciences 365 grads/yr Humanities/Humanistic Studies 126 grads/yr Psychology, General 111 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 106 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 81 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 74 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 61 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 44 grads/yr Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician 44 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 40 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 39 grads/yr Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General 32 grads/yr Mathematics, General 30 grads/yr Sociology, General 30 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 30 grads/yr Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations 28 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 27 grads/yr Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician 21 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 21 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Los Medanos College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Natural sciences managers
$161k/yr 104,300 jobs
Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
$65k/yr 1,094,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Psychologists, all other
$118k/yr 55,300 jobs
Industrial-organizational psychologists
$110k/yr 5,600 jobs
Clinical and counseling psychologists
$96k/yr 76,300 jobs
Psychology teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 52,500 jobs

Student Demographics

8,230
Total Students
57%
Women
66%
Traditional Age (18-24)
22%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 19%
Hispanic 46%
Black 13%
Asian 13%
Two or More 7%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 22%
With Family 78%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,786 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 24%
Hybrid (Some Online) 40%
Fully Online 36%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 66%
25-64 (Adult) 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Los Medanos College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Los Medanos College?
Tuition at Los Medanos College is $1,288 for in-state students and $8,304 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $8,413.
What is the graduation rate at Los Medanos College?
The graduation rate at Los Medanos College is 39%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Los Medanos College a good school?
Los Medanos College has a Repit College Score of 50/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Los Medanos College?
Los Medanos College has a total enrollment of 8,230 students.
Is there rental demand near Los Medanos College?
Yes! Approximately 22% of students at Los Medanos College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,786 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Pittsburg area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology