UG Certificate or Diploma   California

Best Colleges for UG Certificate or Diploma
in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

119 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT β€” updated for 2026 admissions.

119 Colleges
πŸ“ California
πŸŽ“ UG Certificate or Diploma

Showing 1–24 of 119 colleges in California

United States University
San Diego, California
🏒 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$28,358/yr
Grad earnings
$80,980
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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La Sierra University
Riverside, California
🏒 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 93.3%
Annual cost
$49,365/yr
Grad earnings
$61,824
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
23
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $30
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Foothill College
Los Altos Hills, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$15,772/yr
Grad earnings
$57,072
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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De Anza College
Cupertino, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,167/yr
Grad earnings
$56,596
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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College of San Mateo
San Mateo, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,875/yr
Grad earnings
$54,172
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Evergreen Valley College
San Jose, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$22,557/yr
Grad earnings
$53,077
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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West Valley College
Saratoga, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,351/yr
Grad earnings
$51,688
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$14,804/yr
Grad earnings
$51,378
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Norco College
Norco, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,749/yr
Grad earnings
$51,206
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Aug 23
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Norco College
Norco, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,749/yr
Grad earnings
$51,206
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Jun 7
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Norco College
Norco, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,749/yr
Grad earnings
$51,206
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Jan 19
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Las Positas College
Livermore, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$14,810/yr
Grad earnings
$51,088
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Mission College
Santa Clara, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$15,047/yr
Grad earnings
$50,936
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,792/yr
Grad earnings
$50,874
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Canada College
Redwood City, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$9,514/yr
Grad earnings
$50,087
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Napa Valley College
Napa, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$21,563/yr
Grad earnings
$49,517
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Irvine Valley College
Irvine, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,750/yr
Grad earnings
$49,156
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer UG Certificate or Diploma in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities in California?
119 colleges and universities currently offer UG Certificate or Diploma programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities in California, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities in California?
United States University leads with median graduate earnings of $80,980 ten years after enrollment for UG Certificate or Diploma graduates.
Which Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities colleges in California have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including United States University, La Sierra University, California State University-Fresno, California State University-Los Angeles. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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