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Tuition fees, net price and ROI

Orange Coast College Tuition Fees, Net Price and ROI Calculator

Focused cost page for Orange Coast College covering in-state tuition, out-of-state tuition, net price by income, debt payback by major, financial aid, salary and ROI.

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In-state tuition

$1,208

Out-of-state tuition

$9,992

Average net price

$4,754

Last updated August 2, 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Orange Coast College Tuition Fees and 4-Year Cost

Use this focused cost summary to compare published tuition with estimated attendance cost and average net price after aid. Final bills can change by residency, housing, aid eligibility, program fees and enrollment level.

Cost per year

$13,191

4-year attendance

$52,764

4-year tuition

$39,968

4-year net price

$19,016

Residency cost comparison

Should You Establish California Residency for Orange Coast College?

The reported out-of-state tuition premium is $8,784 per year, or $35,136 across four years before aid changes.

4-year in-state tuition

$4,832

4-year out-of-state tuition

$39,968

4-year premium

$35,136

Orange Coast College Net Price by Family Income

College Scorecard income-bracket net price data shows how average cost changes after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

Family income Avg net price Savings vs sticker Monthly view Estimator
$0–$30,000 $3,105 $10,086 $259/mo
$30,001–$48,000 $4,473 $8,718 $373/mo
$48,001–$75,000 $7,289 $5,902 $607/mo
$75,001–$110,000 $9,230 $3,961 $769/mo
Over $110,000 $10,872 $2,319 $906/mo

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Major-level ROI

Orange Coast College Debt Payback by Major and Program Salary

Debt payback estimates divide median completer debt by 10% of reported program earnings, then convert the result to months. This gives a directional debt-to-earnings view by program.

Major / program Credential Program salary Debt payback
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate's Degree $52,916 ~22 months
Engineering, General Associate's Degree $51,347 ~22 months
Biological and Physical Sciences Associate's Degree $46,401 ~25 months
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma $42,508 ~27 months
Communication and Media Studies Associate's Degree $39,902 ~29 months
Psychology, General Associate's Degree $29,286 ~39 months
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Associate's Degree $22,240 ~51 months
Business Administration, Management and Operations Associate's Degree $20,480 ~56 months

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Orange Coast College Aid, Debt and Loan Cost Signals

Pell grant rate

23.58%

Federal loan rate

1.56%

Median completer debt

$9,500

Median monthly payment

$101

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