Butte College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Butte College at a glance

• 8,890

  students enrolled

• 2,473

  degrees and certificates a year

• 45%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $5,520

  average net price a year

  Tuition $1,104 in state, $8,184 out of state

• $33,709

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $41,810

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  77% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Butte College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Butte College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Butte County, where the college is.

• 28

  open professional jobs

• 9

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 6.2%

  unemployment in Butte County

  2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $68,574

  median household income

  Butte County

• 40%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 4.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, social sciences, security & protective services, which lead to clinical (1 open), programs (2 open), human resources (2 open).

Hiring most: Butte County Office Of Education (3), City of Chico (3), Sinclair (2), Albertsons Companies (1), American Lung Association (1), BillionToOne (1), Chartis (1), City of Chico, CA (1).

What they hire for: Operations (4), Sales (4), Engineering (3), Finance (3), Human Resources (2), Programs (2). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Northern Rural Training Employment Workforce Development Board.

• Alliance for Workforce Development Inc.-OrovilleOroville · 530-538-7301 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Alliance for Workforce Development, Inc.Chico · 530-961-5125 · Monday - -Friday 8:000am - 5:00pm
• Nations Finest OfficeChico · 530-809-2831 · Monday -Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Butte College?

Butte College enrolls about 8,890 students and is a public 2-year institution in Oroville, California. It awards about 2,473 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Butte College?

45% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Butte College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $33,709 six years after entry and $41,810 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Butte College offer AI or data science degrees?

Butte College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Butte College?

28 open professional jobs are listed in Butte County, 9 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Butte County Office Of Education has the most openings.