College of the Canyons

College of the Canyons is a public two-year institution located in Santa Clarita, California, in a large suburban area. The college enrolls 31,071 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 46.67 out of 100. Its completion rate is 44% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 74% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers an extensive catalog of certificate programs across skilled trades, technology, and health fields. Programs include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Welding Technology/Welder, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Building Construction Technology/Technician, Building/Construction Site Management/Manager, Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD, Surveying Technology/Surveying, Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design, Animation/Interactive Technology/Video Graphics and Special Effects, and Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician.

Santa Clarita is one of the largest cities in Los Angeles County, and College of the Canyons is one of the region's primary community colleges. Its broad program offerings serve a large and diverse student population pursuing workforce-ready credentials in technical and healthcare fields.