City Rankings
Best Colleges in Pasadena, California
Top colleges in Pasadena ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 5
Avg grad earnings: $68,642
Top Colleges in Pasadena
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caltech #5 national | $128,566 |
| 2 | Art Center College of Design #283 national | $71,958 |
| 3 | Pasadena City College #839 national | $43,937 |
| 4 | Pacific Oaks College | $52,485 |
| 5 | Providence Christian College | $46,264 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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