Economic Impact Report - 4CD

Demonstrating the Economic Value of Contra Costa Community College District

In 2024, the District worked with economic modeling specialist Lightcast to determine the economic impact the District and its colleges had on Contra Costa County in fiscal year 2022-23. In November 2024, the report concluded that the District has a significant positive impact on the local economy and is a sound investment from multiple perspectives.

The District report encompasses data from Contra Costa College, Diablo Valley College and Los Medanos College. College-specific executive summaries, fact sheets, and infographics are available as links in the righthand sidebar of this page. 

4CD Infographic 2025