Butte College

Butte College is a publicly supported community college located in Chico, California, providing a broad range of career and technical education programs alongside transfer-focused academic pathways. Listed on California's Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL), the college serves students across Butte County and the northern Sacramento Valley region.

Butte College offers career and technical education programs in fields including agriculture, automotive technology, welding, healthcare, business, computer information systems, and construction. Programs lead to certificates, associate degrees, and industry-recognized credentials, providing students with multiple options for workforce entry or transfer to four-year universities. The college also operates a working farm, supporting its renowned agriculture and sustainable farming programs.

Chico is the largest city in Butte County and a regional center for education, healthcare, and commerce in Northern California. Butte College's main campus is located on a large rural site east of Chico, with additional centers throughout the county. The college plays a central role in workforce development for the North State region, preparing graduates for careers aligned with the local agricultural, healthcare, and trades economy.