- Students
- 27,636
- Retention
- 87%
- Programs
- 84
- Awards 2024-25
- 6,417
Fresno City College
Fresno, California Public 4-year Large city
Overview
Fresno City College is a public four-year institution based in Fresno, California. Its campus is in a large city. Fall 2024 enrollment was 28,071 students. It is part of California Community College System.
Fresno City College offers certificates, associate degrees, and bachelor's degrees across 140 programs. Its largest programs by number of graduates are Liberal Arts and Sciences, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and Biology. It awarded 6,661 degrees and certificates in 2024-25.
The school has an open admission policy. The student-to-faculty ratio is 29 to 1.
Key figures
Free, no obligation
Request information about Fresno City College
Tell us which programs interest you and we will reply with details on this school and others like it.
- Tell us the programs you are considering and when you want to start.
- We reply by email with schools and programs that fit what you told us.
- We use your details only to respond to your request.
Delivery modes
Program levels
Programs and majors offered 140
Graduate counts are degrees and certificates awarded in each program between July 2024 and June 2025. Largest fields are listed first.
Liberal Arts and General Studies 1
- Liberal Arts and Sciences CertificateAssociate 1,752 graduates
Health Professions 14
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences CertificateAssociate 582 graduates
- Registered Nursing Associate 214 graduates
- Medical/Clinical Assistant CertificateAssociate 190 graduates
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling CertificateAssociate 69 graduates
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist AssociateBachelor 29 graduates
- Dental Assisting/Assistant Certificate 24 graduates
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) CertificateAssociate 11 graduates
- Dietetic Technician Certificate
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician Associate
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other Associate
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary CertificateAssociate
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Certificate
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer Associate
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Associate
Business, Management and Marketing 13
- Business Administration and Management CertificateAssociate 270 graduates
- Retail Management CertificateAssociate 136 graduates
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping CertificateAssociate 63 graduates
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science CertificateAssociate 29 graduates
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations CertificateAssociate 20 graduates
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other CertificateAssociate 2 graduates
- Small Business Administration/Management Certificate 2 graduates
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other CertificateAssociate
- Construction Project Management Certificate
- Entrepreneurship Certificate
- Fashion Merchandising Certificate
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services CertificateAssociate
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management Certificate
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement and Firefighting 7
- Criminal Justice/Police Science CertificateAssociate 194 graduates
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration CertificateAssociate 130 graduates
- Fire Science CertificateAssociate 35 graduates
- Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician CertificateAssociate 20 graduates
- Corrections CertificateAssociate 16 graduates
- Criminal Justice and Corrections Associate
- Fire Services Administration Associate
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 1
- Biology Associate 310 graduates
Mechanic and Repair Technologies 7
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General CertificateAssociate 168 graduates
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician Certificate 35 graduates
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician CertificateAssociate 17 graduates
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician Certificate 15 graduates
- Automobile CertificateAssociate 12 graduates
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician CertificateAssociate 10 graduates
- Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician Certificate 4 graduates
Family and Consumer Sciences 7
- Child Care Provider/Assistant CertificateAssociate 236 graduates
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies CertificateAssociate 8 graduates
- Foodservice Systems Administration/Management CertificateAssociate 6 graduates
- Apparel and Textile Marketing Management CertificateAssociate 4 graduates
- Adult Development and Aging Certificate
- Child Development Certificate
- Family and Community Services Certificate
Visual and Performing Arts 11
- Art/Art Studies CertificateAssociate 121 graduates
- Music CertificateAssociate 33 graduates
- Graphic Design CertificateAssociate 24 graduates
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts Associate 23 graduates
- Visual and Performing Arts, General Associate 6 graduates
- Dance Associate 3 graduates
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology CertificateAssociate 3 graduates
- Commercial Photography CertificateAssociate
- Digital Arts Certificate
- Fine/Studio Arts Associate
- Music Performance CertificateAssociate
Education 5
- Teacher Assistant/Aide Certificate 149 graduates
- Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education Associate 53 graduates
- Special Education and Teaching CertificateAssociate 5 graduates
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs CertificateAssociate 4 graduates
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching Certificate
Social Sciences 7
- Social Sciences, General Associate 121 graduates
- Sociology Associate 49 graduates
- Political Science and Government Associate 12 graduates
- Anthropology Associate 11 graduates
- Economics Associate 6 graduates
- Geography Associate 5 graduates
- Archeology Certificate 1 graduate
Psychology 1
- Psychology, General Associate 200 graduates
Parks, Recreation, Fitness and Kinesiology 5
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology Associate 109 graduates
- Physical Fitness Technician Certificate 12 graduates
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies CertificateAssociate 8 graduates
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management Certificate
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness Associate
Legal Professions and Studies 3
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal CertificateAssociate 76 graduates
- Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary CertificateAssociate 33 graduates
- Legal Studies Associate 19 graduates
Computer and Information Sciences 5
- Information Technology CertificateAssociate 59 graduates
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications CertificateAssociate 34 graduates
- Computer Programming/Programmer CertificateAssociate 22 graduates
- Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster CertificateAssociate 12 graduates
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications Certificate
Precision Production 1
- Welding Technology CertificateAssociate 95 graduates
Engineering Technologies 9
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician CertificateAssociate 51 graduates
- Telecommunications Technology/Technician Certificate 16 graduates
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician CertificateAssociate 15 graduates
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician CertificateAssociate 9 graduates
- Electromechanical Certificate 1 graduate
- Audio Engineering Technology/Technician Certificate
- Computer Software Technology/Technician CertificateAssociate
- Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other Certificate
- Mechanical Certificate
Communications Technologies 5
- Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician CertificateAssociate 43 graduates
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician CertificateAssociate 23 graduates
- Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design CertificateAssociate 9 graduates
- Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production Associate 1 graduate
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects Certificate
Engineering 2
- Pre-Engineering CertificateAssociate 50 graduates
- Telecommunications Engineering Certificate
Foreign Languages and Linguistics 4
- American Sign Language (ASL) Associate 20 graduates
- Spanish Language and Literature Associate 14 graduates
- Foreign Languages and Literatures Associate 10 graduates
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation Certificate 3 graduates
Public Administration and Social Services 2
- Human Services CertificateAssociate 45 graduates
- Social Work Associate
Library Science 1
- Library and Archives Assisting CertificateAssociate 44 graduates
Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary Studies 1
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Certificate 41 graduates
Communication and Journalism 3
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric Associate 23 graduates
- Journalism Associate 17 graduates
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia CertificateAssociate
English Language and Literature 1
- English Language and Literature, General Associate 38 graduates
History 1
- History, General Associate 37 graduates
Construction Trades 3
- Building Construction Technology/Technician CertificateAssociate 29 graduates
- Construction Trades, General Certificate
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer Certificate
Mathematics and Statistics 1
- Mathematics Associate 26 graduates
Area, Ethnic, Cultural and Gender Studies 5
- Ethnic Studies Associate 16 graduates
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other CertificateAssociate 4 graduates
- Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies Associate 1 graduate
- Area Studies, Other Associate
- Women's Studies CertificateAssociate
Science Technologies 1
- Chemical Technology/Technician Certificate 11 graduates
Physical Sciences 3
- Physics Associate 8 graduates
- Geology/Earth Science Associate 1 graduate
- Chemistry Associate
Culinary, Cosmetology and Personal Services 2
- Cooking and Related Culinary Arts Certificate 5 graduates
- Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager CertificateAssociate 2 graduates
Architecture 3
- Architectural Technology/Technician CertificateAssociate 5 graduates
- Architectural Design Associate
- Environmental Design/Architecture Certificate
Natural Resources and Conservation 2
- Natural Resources/Conservation Certificate 4 graduates
- Environmental Science Associate
Philosophy and Religious Studies 1
- Philosophy Associate 4 graduates
Agriculture and Veterinary Science 2
Admissions
- Admission policy
- Open admission
Outcomes
Retention is for students who started in fall 2023 and returned in fall 2024.
- Student-to-faculty ratio
- 29:1
Degrees and certificates awarded
Awards conferred between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025.
- Associate degrees
- 3,154
- Certificates under 1 year
- 3,144
- Certificates of 1 to 2 years
- 359
- Certificates of 2 to 4 years
- 4
Enrollment
- Students, fall 2024
- 28,071
- Undergraduates, fall 2024
- 28,071
- Full-time, fall 2024
- 26%
- Students over the full 2024-25 year
- 44,160
- Full-time, 2024-25
- 19%
- Size category
- 20,000 students or more
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
- 14%
- Hispanic or Latino
- 68%
- Black or African American
- 4%
- Asian
- 10%
- Two or more races
- 2%
- Race or ethnicity unknown
- 1%
Online and flexible learning
Distance education in 2024-25.
- Students studying fully online
- 30%
- Students taking some online courses
- 30%
- Weekend or evening classes
- Yes
Campus and services
- Setting
- Large city
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Part of
- California Community College System
- Carnegie classification
- Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- President
- Dr. Denise Whisenhunt
- Services and opportunities
- Study abroad, ROTC, Academic and career counseling, Student employment services, Job placement for graduates, On-campus day care, Accepts AP credit, Credit for life experience
- For veterans and service members
- Credit for military training, Dedicated veterans contact
Similar schools in California
All colleges in CaliforniaSanta Ana College
Santa Ana, CA
- Admission
- Open
- Students
- 27,248
- Programs
- 113
- Awards 2024-25
- 7,302
University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA
- Students
- 26,384
- Retention
- 88%
- Programs
- 106
- Awards 2024-25
- 6,919
University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
- Students
- 26,133
- Retention
- 93%
- Programs
- 97
- Awards 2024-25
- 7,580
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA
- Admission
- Open
- Students
- 30,746
- Programs
- 106
- Awards 2024-25
- 7,107
California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA
- Students
- 24,427
- Retention
- 82%
- Programs
- 105
- Awards 2024-25
- 5,771