Butte College

Butte College is a public two-year community college located in Chico, California. The college serves students in Butte County and the surrounding region, offering a broad range of associate degree and certificate programs across academic and vocational disciplines.

Butte College provides programs in areas including automotive technology, welding, diesel technology, nursing, medical assisting, computer information systems, and business administration, among others. The college awards associate degrees and certificates designed for both transfer-track and career-technical education students. Its career technical education programs are structured to meet regional labor market needs.

Chico is located in the northern Sacramento Valley, a region with a mixed economy spanning agriculture, healthcare, education, and manufacturing. Butte College plays a central role in workforce development for the region, connecting students with employment opportunities across Northern California's diverse industry sectors.