Your BRIDGE to A BETTER CAREER

The Bay Area is connected by bridges. Your career education should be no different.

College of San Mateo is your bridge to an affordable degree or certificate in today’s most in-demand fields:

  • Business
  • Management
  • Accounting
  • Dental Assisting
  • Computer Information Science
  • Cosmetology
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Alt Open new career possibilities

High-paying careers aren’t just reserved for a select few.

At College of San Mateo, you’ll unlock new and exciting career possibilities. Start your path to transfer to a 4-year university. Upskill for a new career. Our career education programs are the bridge to your new future.

  • Become a strategic leader through a degree in Business Analytics or International Business.
  • Provide exceptional patient care through a degree in Dental Assisting.
  • Help businesses maintain a solid financial footing through a degree in Accounting.
  • Spark innovation through a degree in Computer Information Science.
  • Use your creativity to help clients look and feel their best through a degree in Cosmetology.

Through our low tuition, flexible learning options, and wraparound support services, we’ll help you cross into a fulfilling profession that makes the most of your talents.

Your BRIDGE to AFFORDING COLLEGE

Affording a college education may seem like a distant possibility when the average rent for a 1BR is over $3,000 a month.

That’s why at College of San Mateo, most of your tuition costs are shouldered by our Promise Scholars Program and other financial aid opportunities. There’s personal tutoring. Financial coaching. Textbook assistance. Food support for eligible students in need.

Affording a college education may seem like a distant possibility when the average rent for a 1BR is over $3,000 a month.

That’s why at College of San Mateo, most of your tuition costs are shouldered by our Promise Scholars Program and other financial aid opportunities. There’s personal tutoring. Financial coaching. Textbook assistance. Food support for eligible students in need.

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Your BRIDGE to A BETTER FUTURE

Depending on your financial situation, we’ll help you bridge the gaps. CSM is ready to cover you on things like:

  • Groceries
  • Health & Wellness Services
  • Financial Assistance
  • Transportation to Campus

We'll get you through the day-to-day grind, so you can work full-time on changing your future.

College of San Mateo serves the northern corridor of Silicon Valley as your bridge to:

  • High-paying careers in high-demand fields
  • Employable skills
  • Accelerated training
  • 1-on-1 career coaching
  • Guaranteed university transfer 
  • Professional and personal development
  • Flexible online and in-person class options 
  • Wraparound support services and resources

We’ll give you whatever you need to move forward. To learn new skills. To live your purpose. To advance your education, so you can reach your goals.

  • High-paying careers in high-demand fields
  • Employable skills
  • Accelerated training
  • 1-on-1 career coaching
  • Guaranteed university transfer 
  • Professional and personal development
  • Flexible online and in-person class options 
  • Wraparound support services and resources

We’ll give you whatever you need to move forward. To learn new skills. To live your purpose. To advance your education, so you can reach your goals.