Students who finish degrees or certificates at dozens of California community colleges quickly earn back their tuition investment within a year or less, according to a new analysis released Wednesday.

A college degree is one of life’s most significant investments. Private or public, the price tag often runs into the tens of thousands, including tuition, housing, books, supplies, and more. That is ...

Graduates prepare for the pinning ceremony of the Fresno City College Registered Nursing Program at the Roosevelt High School auditorium in May 2014. Vida en el Valle File Photo California faces a ...