San Jose City College
Public in San Jose, CA. 12 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering cosmetology, construction trades, diesel/heavy equipment, welding and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 102 | $54,427 | – | – |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 13 | not reported | – | – |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 47 | not reported | – | – |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 15 | not reported | – | – |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 32 | not reported | – | – |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 58 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 41 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (certificate): graduates earned $54,427 one year out, 136% above the national median for cosmetology certificate programs ($23,061).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- CET-San Jose (San Jose, CA), about 2 miles away
- Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts (San Jose, CA), about 3 miles away
- The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose (San Jose, CA), about 4 miles away
- West Valley College (Saratoga, CA), about 6 miles away
- Mission College (Santa Clara, CA), about 6 miles away
Before you apply
- Cosmetology, Barbering & Esthetics: Does the program meet my state board's required hours?
- Construction Trades & Building Inspection: Which trades are covered and which are only introduced?
- Diesel & Heavy Equipment: Which engine makes and electronics do students train on?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.