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Sacramento City College

📍 Sacaramento, CaliforniaPublic

About Sacramento City College

Sacramento City College is a public two-year community college in Sacramento, California, part of the Los Rios Community College District. Its aviation department offers associate degrees and certificates in Aircraft Dispatch (FAA Part 65), Air Traffic Control, Flight Technology, and Aircraft Maintenance Technician.

Sacramento City College (SCC) is a public community college in Sacramento, California. SCC is part of the Los Rios Community College District and had an enrollment of 25,307 in 2009. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC), offering Associate in Science (A.S) and Associate in Art (A.A.) degrees.

By the numbers

U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard

32%
Graduation rate
4-year
$42,214
Median earnings
10 yrs after entry

Tuition & cost

$1,288/yr
In-state tuition & fees
$12,616/yr
Out-of-state tuition & fees

✈ Aviation students: flight training carries fees beyond tuition — often $50,000–$100,000+ for a professional-pilot program. Ask the school for its current flight-fee schedule.

Aviation programs offered

Degrees awarded

Associate

Program areas

  • Aircraft Dispatch

    Path to the FAA Aircraft Dispatcher certificate — flight planning, weather analysis, and shared operational control with the pilot in command.

  • Aircraft Maintenance (A&P)

    Prepares you for the FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) mechanic certificate — inspecting, repairing, and maintaining aircraft and engines.

  • Air Traffic Control

    Trains you to direct aircraft safely and efficiently — often aligned with the FAA Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI).

  • Professional Pilot

    Flight-training degree toward commercial pilot certificates and ratings (private → instrument → commercial, often CFI) — building the hours and skills for an airline or charter career.

Program links open the school's aviation-program page.

Majors & fields of study

Share of degrees conferred, by field — U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard

  • Business & Marketing14%
  • Health Professions11%
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary8%
  • Computer & IT6%
  • Psychology6%
  • Social Sciences5%
  • Homeland Security & Law4%
  • Mechanic & Repair Tech3%

Accreditation

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Official links

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