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FINANCIAL AID RATE

60%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

25:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

2

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$1,701

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Liberal Arts Degree

The liberal arts program at Canada College prepares students for careers in marketing, sales, business, social media, graphic design, data analysis and management, computer programming, and information technology networking and support. The program focuses in a structured combination of the arts. Program courses include: biological and physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, and independently designed programs of study. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer liberal arts degrees.

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Canada College

225 Cedar St, San Diego, CA

If you are looking for an affordable two-year community college with high academic standards that offers the flexibility that you need, Cañada College is the academic institution that you have been looking for.

Cañada College offers a diverse culture and helps students prepare for the modern workplace and the interconnected world that we live in. It is located in Redwood, California. The Bay Area is an excellent place to live and study. San Mateo Junior College developed a 25 year master plan and a $5.9 million bond was approved to build the college. This plan lead to Canada College being built in 1968 which was the result of a $12.8 million bond approved by voters in 1964.Cañada College is an affordable option for earning an Associate’s degree and is an excellent stepping stone to attending a four year college in the area. Tuition is $46 per unit for local residents and non-resident tuition is $208 per unit. Cañada College students who earn their AA-T or AS-T degree are guaranteed placement in the California State University system. Transfer students are giving junior standing at a four-year college.

Cañada College is currently helping many adults earn their degree. The college started the College for Working Adults in 2011. This is an outstanding way for working adults to earn a degree by attending class one evening a week and on Saturdays. Cañada College offers an Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) which help disadvantaged children succeed in college. Plus the college offers help with child care and meals for single parents.

Students Enrolled in the Liberal Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Canada College has offered the following program levels for students:

  • Less Than One Year Certificate
  • Less Than Two-Year Award
  • Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Less Than One Year Certificate31
Less Than Two-Year Award92
Associate's Degree87

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male69
Female141

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian8
Black9
Hispanic133
White32
Multiple Races8
Non Resident Alien6
Unknown14

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Liberal Arts program at Canada College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
    • Average Annual Salary: $75740

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give you an idea of the students Canada College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, Canada College may provide services to students like:

  • Online course work available
  • Weekend and night classes available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Employing students to lower education costs

Intercollegiate Athletics

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball