Associate Degree   California

Best Colleges for Associate Degree
in Area Studies

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

21 Colleges
πŸ“ California
πŸŽ“ Associate Degree

Showing 1–21 of 21 colleges in California

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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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
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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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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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Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,649/yr
Grad earnings
$47,224
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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San Jose City College
San Jose, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$24,038/yr
Grad earnings
$46,215
SAT avg
N/A
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N/A
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Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$19,844/yr
Grad earnings
$44,521
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$17,984/yr
Grad earnings
$44,483
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Cabrillo College
Aptos, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$23,625/yr
Grad earnings
$44,114
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,848/yr
Grad earnings
$43,552
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Fullerton College
Fullerton, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$16,206/yr
Grad earnings
$43,366
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Citrus College
Glendora, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,412/yr
Grad earnings
$42,065
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Berkeley City College
Berkeley, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$17,110/yr
Grad earnings
$41,217
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Riverside City College
Riverside, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,427/yr
Grad earnings
$41,091
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Contra Costa College
San Pablo, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$14,511/yr
Grad earnings
$40,850
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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College of the Desert
Palm Desert, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$20,053/yr
Grad earnings
$39,020
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Associate Degree in Area Studies in California?
21 colleges and universities currently offer Associate Degree programs in Area Studies in California, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Area Studies in California?
Foothill College leads with median graduate earnings of $57,072 ten years after enrollment for Associate Degree graduates.
Which Area Studies colleges in California have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Foothill College, West Valley College, Canada College, Irvine Valley College. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Area Studies 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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