CCS

City College of San Francisco

San Francisco, California Public 2-year Large city

Overview

City College of San Francisco is a public two-year institution based in San Francisco, California. The campus sits in a large city. Fall 2024 enrollment was 19,267 students.

City College of San Francisco offers certificates and associate degrees across 150 programs. Its largest programs by number of graduates are Child Care Provider/Assistant, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. It awarded 4,846 degrees and certificates in 2024-25.

The school has an open admission policy. 70% of full-time first-year students return for a second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 24 to 1.

Key figures

Open

Admission policy

19,267

Students enrolled

70%

First-year retention

4,846

Degrees and certificates awarded, 2024-25

150

Programs and majors

24:1

Student-to-faculty ratio

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Program levels

CertificateAssociate

Programs and majors offered 150

Graduate counts are degrees and certificates awarded in each program between July 2024 and June 2025. Largest fields are listed first.

Family and Consumer Sciences 4

Child Care Provider/Assistant CertificateAssociate 905 graduates
Child Care and Support Services Management Certificate 30 graduates
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management CertificateAssociate 3 graduates
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies Associate 2 graduates

Liberal Arts and General Studies 2

Liberal Arts and Sciences CertificateAssociate 756 graduates
Humanities CertificateAssociate 1 graduate

Computer and Information Sciences 10

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications CertificateAssociate 216 graduates
Computer Programming/Programmer Certificate 63 graduates
Computer Science Associate 59 graduates
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance CertificateAssociate 30 graduates
Computer Graphics Certificate 8 graduates
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration Certificate 1 graduate
Computer Support Specialist Certificate
Computer and Information Sciences, General Certificate
Information Technology Associate
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster Certificate

Business, Management and Marketing 16

Business Administration and Management CertificateAssociate 154 graduates
Office Management and Supervision CertificateAssociate 70 graduates
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations CertificateAssociate 29 graduates
Real Estate CertificateAssociate 25 graduates
Business/Commerce CertificateAssociate 22 graduates
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping CertificateAssociate 7 graduates
Hospitality Administration/Management Associate 7 graduates
Small Business Administration/Management Certificate 4 graduates
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science CertificateAssociate 3 graduates
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce Certificate 2 graduates
Labor and Industrial Relations CertificateAssociate 1 graduate
Banking and Financial Support Services CertificateAssociate
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management CertificateAssociate
International Business/Trade/Commerce Certificate
Retail Management Certificate
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations CertificateAssociate

Health Professions 23

Community Health and Preventive Medicine Certificate 151 graduates
Registered Nursing Associate 67 graduates
Phlebotomy Technician Certificate 45 graduates
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling CertificateAssociate 30 graduates
Dental Assisting/Assistant CertificateAssociate 15 graduates
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other Certificate 6 graduates
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Associate 3 graduates
Home Health Aide Certificate 1 graduate
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist CertificateAssociate
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician CertificateAssociate
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) CertificateAssociate
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician CertificateAssociate
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk Certificate
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other Associate
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Certificate
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary CertificateAssociate
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Certificate
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist CertificateAssociate
Medical/Clinical Assistant CertificateAssociate
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide Certificate
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant CertificateAssociate
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer Associate
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy Certificate

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement and Firefighting 5

Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician CertificateAssociate 116 graduates
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration CertificateAssociate 102 graduates
Fire Science Certificate 9 graduates
Forensic Science and Technology Certificate 1 graduate
Criminal Justice/Police Science Associate

Biological and Biomedical Sciences 2

Biology CertificateAssociate 119 graduates
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other Certificate 76 graduates

Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary Studies 3

Biological and Physical Sciences Associate 167 graduates
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other CertificateAssociate 7 graduates
Behavioral Sciences Associate 1 graduate

Mechanic and Repair Technologies 8

Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General CertificateAssociate 92 graduates
Automobile CertificateAssociate 29 graduates
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician CertificateAssociate 5 graduates
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician CertificateAssociate 3 graduates
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician CertificateAssociate 3 graduates
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician CertificateAssociate 3 graduates
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician Certificate 2 graduates
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician Associate

Visual and Performing Arts 11

Graphic Design CertificateAssociate 41 graduates
Film/Cinema/Media Studies CertificateAssociate 34 graduates
Cinematography and Film/Video Production CertificateAssociate 30 graduates
Fashion/Apparel Design CertificateAssociate 10 graduates
Interior Design CertificateAssociate 8 graduates
Art/Art Studies Associate 5 graduates
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts CertificateAssociate 4 graduates
Dance CertificateAssociate 1 graduate
Music Certificate 1 graduate
Visual and Performing Arts, General Associate 1 graduate
Photography CertificateAssociate

Education 1

Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs CertificateAssociate 114 graduates

Communications Technologies 5

Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician CertificateAssociate 75 graduates
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design Certificate 25 graduates
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects Certificate 4 graduates
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production Associate
Recording Arts Technology/Technician Certificate

Social Sciences 8

Economics Associate 24 graduates
Sociology Associate 24 graduates
Geographic Information Science and Cartography Certificate 15 graduates
Anthropology Associate 9 graduates
Political Science and Government Associate 9 graduates
Geography Associate
Social Sciences, General Associate
Social Sciences, Other Associate

Area, Ethnic, Cultural and Gender Studies 2

Ethnic Studies CertificateAssociate 57 graduates
Women's Studies Associate 23 graduates

Psychology 1

Psychology, General Associate 72 graduates

Foreign Languages and Linguistics 9

Chinese Language and Literature CertificateAssociate 23 graduates
Spanish Language and Literature CertificateAssociate 20 graduates
Language Interpretation and Translation Certificate 11 graduates
Japanese Language and Literature CertificateAssociate 7 graduates
French Language and Literature CertificateAssociate 6 graduates
Italian Language and Literature CertificateAssociate 3 graduates
Filipino/Tagalog Language and Literature Certificate
German Language and Literature Certificate
Russian Language and Literature Certificate

Library Science 1

Library and Archives Assisting CertificateAssociate 65 graduates

Communication and Journalism 3

Radio and Television CertificateAssociate 41 graduates
Speech Communication and Rhetoric Associate 13 graduates
Journalism CertificateAssociate 6 graduates

Construction Trades 4

Building/Construction Site Management/Manager CertificateAssociate 42 graduates
Building Construction Technology/Technician CertificateAssociate 16 graduates
Plumbing Technology Certificate 2 graduates
Electrician Certificate

Mathematics and Statistics 1

Mathematics Associate 51 graduates

Architecture 1

Architectural Technology/Technician CertificateAssociate 35 graduates

Engineering Technologies 5

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician Certificate 15 graduates
Biomedical Technology/Technician CertificateAssociate 10 graduates
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD Certificate 3 graduates
Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate 1 graduate
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician Certificate

Culinary, Cosmetology and Personal Services 2

Cooking and Related Culinary Arts CertificateAssociate 27 graduates
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager CertificateAssociate

Parks, Recreation, Fitness and Kinesiology 4

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness CertificateAssociate 16 graduates
Exercise Science and Kinesiology Associate 6 graduates
Physical Fitness Technician Certificate 1 graduate
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Certificate 1 graduate

Physical Sciences 4

Physics CertificateAssociate 10 graduates
Chemistry CertificateAssociate 9 graduates
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical Associate 1 graduate
Geology/Earth Science Associate

Public Administration and Social Services 1

Human Services CertificateAssociate 19 graduates

English Language and Literature 2

English Language and Literature, General Associate 8 graduates
Creative Writing Certificate 5 graduates

Agriculture and Veterinary Science 4

Landscaping and Groundskeeping CertificateAssociate 6 graduates
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations CertificateAssociate 4 graduates
Floriculture CertificateAssociate 2 graduates
Plant Nursery Operations and Management CertificateAssociate

Natural Resources and Conservation 2

Environmental Studies CertificateAssociate 8 graduates
Environmental Science Associate

History 1

History, General Associate 7 graduates

Engineering 1

Pre-Engineering Associate 5 graduates

Legal Professions and Studies 1

Legal Assistant/Paralegal CertificateAssociate 5 graduates

Precision Production 2

Machine Tool Technology Certificate 3 graduates
Welding Technology Certificate

Philosophy and Religious Studies 1

Philosophy Associate 2 graduates

Admissions

Admission policy: Open admission

Outcomes

Retention is for students who started in fall 2023 and returned in fall 2024.

First-year retention, full-time students: 70%
First-year retention, part-time students: 41%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 24:1

Degrees and certificates awarded

Awards conferred between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025.

Associate degrees: 1,686
Certificates under 1 year: 2,451
Certificates of 1 to 2 years: 700
Certificates of 2 to 4 years: 9

Enrollment

Students, fall 2024: 19,267
Undergraduates, fall 2024: 19,267
Full-time, fall 2024: 27%
Students over the full 2024-25 year: 29,247
Full-time, 2024-25: 22%
Size category: 10,000 to 19,999 students

Student body

Share of all students enrolled during 2024-25. Small groups can round to zero and are not listed.

Women: 53%
Men: 47%
White: 27%
Hispanic or Latino: 26%
Black or African American: 7%
Asian: 28%
Two or more races: 5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1%
International (U.S. nonresident): 1%
Race or ethnicity unknown: 5%

Online and flexible learning

Distance education in 2024-25.

Students studying fully online: 26%
Students taking some online courses: 34%
Weekend or evening classes: Yes

Campus and services

Setting: Large city
Academic calendar: Semester
Carnegie classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Chancellor: Kimberlee Messina
Services and opportunities: Academic and career counseling, Student employment services, Job placement for graduates, On-campus day care, Accepts AP credit
For veterans and service members: Yellow Ribbon Program, Credit for military training, Dedicated veterans contact, Student veteran organization