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ETPL Course Cost Information

Effective July 21, 2025

For questions or updates, contact: Mariah Bruce – mbruce@contracosta.edu

Contra Costa College is an approved training provider listed in California’s Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL). Below are the program details and associated costs as required by the Employment Development Department (EDD) for public access and CalJOBS alignment.

Cost Calculation Method

Total Cost Calculation

(Credits × $46) + $5 Student Activity Fee + $1 Student Rep Fee + Materials/Book Costs

Current Rates:

In-State Tuition: $46 per unit
Student Activity Fee: $5 per program
Student Rep Fee: $1 per program
Materials/Lab/Book Fees: See Tables Below

Associate Degree Programs

Associate of Arts (AA) + Associate in Arts for Transfer (AAT)

Program	Credits + Duration	Cost Breakdown	Total Cost
Health & Human Services: Human Services (AA Only)	Credits: 60 Units Duration: 24 Months	Tuition: $2,760 Materials: $814	$3,580
Journalism (AA or AAT)	Credits: 60 Units Duration: 24 Months	Tuition: $2,760 Materials: $658	$3,424
Real Estate (AA Only)	Credits: 60 Units Duration: 24 Months	Tuition: $2,760 Materials: $392	$3,158
Kinesiology (AAT Only)	Credits: 60 Units Duration: 24 Months	Tuition: $2,760 Materials: $1,254	$4,020

Associate of Science (AS) + AS for Transfer (AS-T)

(Only select programs shown below — full table available on request)

Program	Credits + Duration	Cost Breakdown	Total Cost
Administration of Justice: Corrections (AS Only)	Credits: 60 Units Duration: 24 Months	Tuition: $2,760 Materials: $1,489	$4,255
Administration of Justice: Law Enforcement (AS Only)	Credits: 60 Units Duration: 24 Months	Tuition: $2,760 Materials: $1,578 *Student Fees:** $6	$4,344
Administrative Assistant (Business Office Technology) (AS Only)	Credits: 60 Units Duration: 24 Months	Tuition: $2,760 Materials: $937	$3,703
Automotive Services: Auto Collision Repair Technology (AS Only)	Credits: 60 Units Duration: 24 Months	Tuition: $2,760 Materials: $155	$2,921
Automotive Services: Automotive Service Technician (AS Only)	Credits: 60 Units Duration: 24 Months	Tuition: $2,760 Materials: $98	$2,864
Business Administration (AS Only)	Credits: 60 Units Duration: 24 Months	Tuition: $2,760 Materials: $509	$3,275
Business Management (AS Only)	Credits: 60 Units Duration: 24 Months	Tuition: $2,760 Materials: $588	$3,354
Business Office Technology: General Office (AS Only)	Credits: 60 Units Duration: 24 Months	Tuition: $2,760 Materials: $812	$3,578
Computer Information Systems: Computer Operations (AS Only)	Credits: 60 Units Duration: 24 Months	Tuition: $2,760 Materials: $689	$3,455
Culinary Arts: Classical/Modern Food Prep & Restaurant Training (AS Only)	Credits: 60 Units Duration: 24 Months	Tuition: $2,760 Materials: $535	$3,301
Culinary Arts: Training in Pastry & Baking Skills (AS Only)	Credits: 60 Units Duration: 24 Months	Tuition: $2,760 Materials: $597*	$3,181
Early Childhood Education (AS Only)	Credits: 60 Units Duration: 24 Months	Tuition: $2,760 Materials: $618	$3,384
Early Childhood Education: Montessori Education Preschool Teacher (AS Only)	Credits: 60 Units Duration: 24 Months	Tuition: $2,760 Materials: $296	$3,062
Engineering (AS Only)	Credits: 60 Units Duration: 24 Months	Tuition: $2,760 Materials: $901	$3,667
Medical Assisting (AS Only)	Credits: 60 Units Duration: 24 Months	Tuition: $2,760 Materials: $1,855	$4,621
Information Technology (AS Only)	Credits: 60 Units Duration: 24 Months	Tuition: $2,760 Materials: $360	$3,126
Physical Education/Kinesiology (AS Only)	Credits: 60 Units Duration: 24 Months	Tuition: $2,760 Materials: $1,111	$3,877
Registered Nursing (AS Only)	Credits: 60 Units Duration: 24 Months	Tuition: $2,760 Materials: $1,288	$4,054
Biotechnology (AS Only)	Credits: 60 Units Duration: 24 Months	Tuition: $2,760 Materials: $649	$3,415
Administration of Justice (AS-T Only)	Credits: 60 Units Duration: 24 Months	Tuition: $2,760 Materials: $1,398**	$4,164
Business Administration (AS-T Only)	Credits: 60 Units Duration: 24 Months	Tuition: $2,760 Materials: $449	$3,215

Certificate Programs

Certificate of Achievement Programs

Program	Credits + Duration	Cost Breakdown	Total Cost
Administration of Justice: Police Records & Services Technician	Credits: 16 Units Duration: 8 Months	Tuition: $736 Materials: $651	$1,393
Biotechnology Technician	Credits: 17 Units Duration: 8 Months	Tuition: $782 Materials: $356	$1,144
Business Office Technology: Business Information	Credits: 22 Units Duration: 11 Months	Tuition: $1,012 Materials: $902	$1,920
Chassis Level I Technician	Credits: 17 Units Duration: 8 Months	Tuition: $782 Materials: $270	$1,058
CIS: Computer Operations	Credits: 23.5 Units Duration: 12 Months	Tuition: $1,081 Materials: $698	$1,776
CIS: Computer Programming	Credits: 21.5 Units Duration: 11 Months	Tuition: $989 Materials: $535	$1,530
Computer User Support Specialist	Credits: 10 Units Duration: 5 Months	Tuition: $460 Materials: $86	$552
Culinary Arts: Food Prep & Restaurant Training	Credits: 37 Units Duration: 18 Months	Tuition: $1,702 Materials: $415*	$2,123
Culinary Arts: Pastry and Baking Skills	Credits: 48 Units Duration: 24 Months	Tuition: $2,208 Materials: $597*	$2,811
Digital Film Production	Credits: 15 Units Duration: 8 Months	Tuition: $690 Materials: $0	$696
Early Childhood Education	Credits: 32 Units Duration: 16 Months	Tuition: $1,472 Materials: $618	$2,096
Early Childhood Education: Associate Teacher – Preschool	Credits: 12 Units Duration: 6 Months	Tuition: $552 Materials: $330	$888
Early Childhood Education: Associate Teacher – School Age Children	Credits: 12 Units Duration: 6 Months	Tuition: $552 Materials: $0	$558
Early Childhood Education: Montessori Education – Intro Level	Credits: 12 Units Duration: 6 Months	Tuition: $552 Materials: $48	$606
Early Childhood Education: Montessori Education – Preschool Teacher	Credits: 28 Units Duration: 14 Months	Tuition: $1,288 Materials: $296	$1,590
Early Childhood Education: Violence Intervention & Counseling	Credits: 15 Units Duration: 8 Months	Tuition: $690 Materials: $106	$802
Engineering	Credits: 22 Units Duration: 11 Months	Tuition: $1,012 Materials: $1,332	$2,350
Health & Human Services: Dual Diagnosis Specialization	Credits: 41 Units Duration: 20 Months	Tuition: $1,886 Materials: $1,276	$3,168
Health & Human Services: Human Services	Credits: 24 Units Duration: 12 Months	Tuition: $1,104 Materials: $814	$1,924
Information Technology	Credits: 22 Units Duration: 11 Months	Tuition: $1,012 Materials: $360	$1,378
Medical Assisting	Credits: 34 Units Duration: 17 Months	Tuition: $1,564 Materials: $1,880	$3,450
Network and Security Specialist	Credits: 10 Units Duration: 5 Months	Tuition: $460 Materials: $274	$740
Powertrains Level I Technician	Credits: 16 Units Duration: 8 Months	Tuition: $736 Materials: $92	$834
Pre-Allied Health	Credits: 21 Units Duration: 11 Months	Tuition: $966 Materials: $2,246	$3,218
Pre-Law Studies	Credits: 23 Units Duration: 12 Months	Tuition: $1,058 Materials: $1,086	$2,150
Journalism	Credits: 27 Units Duration: 14 Months	Tuition: $1,242 Materials: $0	$1,248
Real Estate	Credits: 22 Units Duration: 11 Months	Tuition: $1,012 Materials: $392	$1,410

Certificate of Accomplishment Programs

Program	Credits + Duration	Cost Breakdown	Total Cost
Health & Human Services: Peer Support Services	Credits: 9 Units Duration: 5 Months	Tuition: $414 Materials: $226	$646

* Culinary Arts programs include tools cost of $139
** AS-T Administration of Justice cost is calculated based on similar program requirements
All costs include $5 Student Activity Fee and $1 Student Rep Fee per program
Duration calculated based on 12 credits per semester. The semesters are 16 weeks. Fall semester begins late August and ends mid-December. The Spring Semester begins in late January and ends in mid-May. In some cases, summer courses are available. Total length to completion depends on program.