Foothill College

What are the graduation rates for students at Foothill College?

Foothill College's reported overall graduation rate is 56% in the 2024-25 IPEDS figures. That rate describes a defined entering cohort over a specified completion window; it is not the percentage of all enrolled students who graduate in a given year.

Federal graduation-rate measures typically begin with first-time, full-time degree- or certificate-seeking students and assess completion within 150% of a program's normal time. Community-college students who enroll part time, transfer without first earning a Foothill credential, or return after earlier college attendance may not be represented in that cohort in the way readers expect. The rate is therefore useful for comparing a particular completion measure, but it does not capture every successful transfer or career outcome.

Students evaluating a program should pair the college-wide figure with its course sequence, expected time to completion, transfer requirements, and any program-specific results available from the department.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Foothill College?

Potential earnings after Foothill College depend heavily on the field, credential, further education, and local labor market. A college-wide salary expectation would be especially misleading here because students pursue different goals: some enter employment after a certificate or degree, while others transfer and complete a bachelor's degree elsewhere.

When comparing earnings figures, students should check whether they measure former students or credential completers, whether they include only people with reported wages, and how long after enrollment or completion the measurement occurs. A one-year figure can be useful for a career-oriented program, but it cannot establish an individual starting salary or account for later licensure, additional degrees, or time spent outside paid employment.