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Public, 2-Year
Joshua Tree, CA

Copper Mountain Community College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in CA. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$1,114

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

N/A

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

28.7%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$33,281

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Copper Mountain Community College is a distinguished Public, 2-Year institution located in Joshua Tree, CA. With a competitive tuition profile of $1,114, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 28.7% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$2,228

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

0.7 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$3,281

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$30,582

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$63,392

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 29%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
68.1%
31.9%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Hispanic
42.0%
White
35.8%
Black
7.8%
Two or more
6.7%
Asian
5.7%
Unknown
1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.5%
International
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$1,114

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$7,075
$30k - $48k$7,689
$48k - $75k$9,314
$75k+$11,142

Debt & Financial Aid

Pell Grant Recipients44.3%
Using Federal Loans2.8%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment25.7%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

60.7%

Success

28.7%

In-State Cost

$1,114

Age 25+ Students

43.8%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 1

Working at 6yr

581 students

Local City Insights

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