Copper Mountain Community College

Copper Mountain Community College is a public community college located in Joshua Tree, CA. It offers 52 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. It is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $1,114 for California residents and $11,050 for out-of-state students at Copper Mountain Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($9,921) of public community colleges in California.

It has 1,402 students that are lower than the average population (5,302 students) of community colleges in California. In addition, 623 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (21 to 1) of California community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $33,800.

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Academic Overview

Copper Mountain Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Joshua Tree, California.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $1,114 for California residents and $11,050 for other students on average. It offers 52 degree programs through 20 Certificate, 32 Associate's programs.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	6162 Rotary Way, Joshua Tree, CA
Phone	760-366-3791
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$1,114 Out-of-State$11,050
Student Population »	1,402 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	22%
Transfer-out Rate	10%
Retention Rate	58% (Full-time) 35% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$5,131
Students to Faculty	13:1 (7.69%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$33,800

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $1,114 for California residents and $11,050 for out-of-state students at Copper Mountain Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($9,921) over public community colleges in California.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Copper Mountain Community College. Then, we compare its costs to California community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	California Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$1,114	$11,050
Books & Supplies	$938
Off-Campus Living Costs	$23,859
Average Financial Aid	$5,131
Cost of Attendance	$25,911	$35,847
After Financial Aid	$20,780	$30,716
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$33,800

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	California Residents	Out-of-State Students
Copper Mountain Community College	$1,114	$11,050
Public Community Colleges in California	$1,610	$9,921
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,992	$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Copper Mountain Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 20 Certificate, 32 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	20	32	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Natural Resources and Conservation

what is Natural Resources and Conservation program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Environmental Studies	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Communication and Journalism

what is Communication and Journalism program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Speech Communication and Rhetoric	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Information Technology	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming/Programmer	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Computer Science	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

what is Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Spanish Language and Literature	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Care Provider/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

English Language and Literature

what is English Language and Literature program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
English Language and Literature	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	26 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Humanities/Humanistic Studies	NOT OFFERED	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

what is Biological and Biomedical Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Biology/Biological Sciences	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Mathematics and Statistics

what is Mathematics and Statistics program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Mathematics	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Biological and Physical Sciences	NOT OFFERED	35 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Physical Sciences

what is Physical Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Chemistry	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Physics	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Psychology

what is Psychology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Psychology	NOT OFFERED	18 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police Science	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Social Sciences

what is Social Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Anthropology	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Economics	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Political Science and Government	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Sociology	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Visual and Performing Arts	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Art/Art Studies	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Drawing	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	30 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business/Commerce	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	20 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

History

what is History program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
History	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 1,402 students at Copper Mountain Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 457 male students and 896 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	1,353	339	1,014
Male Students	457	103	354
Female Students	896	236	660

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Copper Mountain Community College, there are 1,402 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 978 students were attending classes through distance learning (623 students are enrolled exclusively and 355 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	1,402
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	623
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	355
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	424

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