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Earn a degree

Earn your associate degree and prepare for a career you love. At Butte College, thousands of students each year take the first step toward a fulfilling future.

Lisa Scott
Earning my degree at Butte allowed me to apply for a promotion at work and move into a fulfilling career.
Lisa Scott
Social and Behavioral Science ‘23

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Earn a degree, then transfer

We help hundreds of students every year transfer to their college or university of choice. Save money and get a head start on your bachelor’s degree.

Jasmine Guzeldere
Starting at Butte College just made sense. Starting at a community college gives me more time to figure things out without the weight of paying for classes at a UC or CSU level.
Jasmine Guzeldere
Computer Animation and Game Development ‘25

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Earn college credit in high school

You can get a head start on your future at Butte College. Our early college programs, like dual enrollment, concurrent enrollment, and college connections, let you earn college credit, explore careers, and build confidence, all while saving time and money.

Butte College Graduate shows off her cap and gown
I had the honor and opportunity to attend Butte alongside my high school classes and create an education that allowed me to run as fast and as hard as I wanted to go.
Madison Connaughton
Art History ‘21

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Earn a Certificate

From accounting to welding, public safety to allied health, get career-ready faster with a certificate of achievement in a high-demand field and start your career here!

Shelby
I've had many incredible experiences with instructors and classmates and have learned to come out of my shell, meet new people, and gain new skills.
Shelby Rich
Welding

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Learn New Skills

Our non-credit community programs are designed to serve the diverse needs of our community, offering accessible, hands-on education that supports personal growth and professional development.

Alyssa Vollendroff
The class honestly changed my life. I gained an amazing career for myself... I was educated on so many amazing things and learned how to work my job safely so I can come home to my babies each night.
Alyssa Vollendroff
UpSkill California Utility Vegetation Management Workforce Training Graduate

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Be Your Own Boss

Our Small Business Development Center (SBDC) helps entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses. Get the guidance and resources you need to build something of your own.

Chef Marcos
SBDC taught us how to run the business side — HR and onboarding with employees. I’d have no idea if I didn’t have someone guiding me through it.
Marcos Murillo
Chef and Owner, Tapa the World
A Butte College student welding works on a project.

Programs for Every Interest

Home Stats
15,059
Full-time & part-time students
48%
First-generation students
1/3
Of students are 25+ years old

Real People,
Real Support

Jose Manuel Sanchez-Martinez
If you are confused or have a question, there is someone on campus who can help answer your question or point you in the right direction.
Jose Manuel Sanchez-Martinez
2023 Graduate

Your Campus Network

Stay connected to what’s happening across campus. Explore campus life and find student belonging activities that help you meet people, get involved, and make the most of your time at Butte College.

Campus Life

Five Butte College graduates pose together in their caps and gowns.

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