Los Medanos College

Los Medanos College is a public two-year institution located in Pittsburg, California, a large suburban area in Contra Costa County in the San Francisco Bay Area. The college enrolls 11,258 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 44.50 out of 100. Its completion rate is 39% (IPEDS 2023), and its retention rate is 75% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers a wide range of certificate programs in technical, trade, and health fields. Programs include Recording Arts Technology, Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, Industrial Electronics Technology, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology, Welding Technology, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Computer and Information Systems Security, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology, and Registered Nursing. Several programs are available at both one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels.

Situated in Pittsburg, CA, in the eastern Bay Area, Los Medanos College serves a diverse student population with access to the broader Bay Area economy. Its technical and health programs are designed to meet regional workforce demands in advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and information technology sectors.