Butte County Regional Occupational Program
Butte County Regional Occupational Program is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Chico, CA. It offers 4 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (6/30/2013 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Butte County Regional Occupational Program is Dental Assisting/Assistant and the 2025 tuition and fees is $7,000. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Dental Assisting/Assistant programs ($16,730). The length of the program is 980 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 9 months.
The following table shows the 4 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Butte County Regional Occupational Program.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental Assisting/Assistant | $7,000 | $1,250 | 980 Hours | 9 Months | $16,730 |
| 2 | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | $2,700 | $1,150 | 600 Hours | 6 Months | $20,397 |
| 3 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $8,100 | $1,200 | 1,080 Hours | 8 Months | $16,239 |
| 4 | Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | $2,550 | $455 | 106 Hours | 3 Months | $3,862 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 41 students attended Butte County Regional Occupational Program in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 4 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 1 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 7 (full-time) and 1 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Butte County Regional Occupational Program is 88% and the retention rate is 67% at the school.
| Student Population | 41 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 88% |
| Number of Faculty | 5 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Butte County Regional Occupational Program is $7,000
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
65% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,582 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $7,000 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,250 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $10,999 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $4,607 |
| Average Financial Amount | $5,582 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Butte County Regional Occupational Program offers 4 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 59 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 1 | 0 | 22 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 2 | 0 | 25 |
| Total | 4 | 0 | 59 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Butte County Regional Occupational Program are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 59 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 22 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 12 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 25 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 22 completers |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | ✕ | 22 |
| Total | 22 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | ✕ | 12 completers |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | ✕ | 12 |
| Total | 12 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 25 completers |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ✕ | 16 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 9 |
| Total | 25 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 41 students have enrolled into Butte County Regional Occupational Program. By gender, 2 male and 39 female students are attending the school.
There are 24 White (58.54%), 2 Black/African American (4.88%), 11 Hispanic (26.83%), 1 Asian (2.44%), and 14 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 41 | 2 | 39 |
| American Indian/Native American | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black/African American | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 11 | 1 | 10 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 24 | 1 | 23 |
| Two More | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Un-Known | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 2491 Carmichael Drive Ste 500, Chico, CA
- 530-879-7462
- School Website
- Online Application
- Financial Aid Information
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