Algonquin College
Ottawa, Ontario
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What do you need to get into Algonquin?
Most college programs ask for specific courses rather than an average; competitive programs take the best marks in them.
Programs listed
102
Graduates working
86.3%
Six months after graduating: the whole college, every program together, graduates of 2021-22
Finish their program
61.5%
Within twice the program's normal length
Graduates satisfied
77.3%
Ontario's survey of graduates
| Field | First-year tuition |
|---|---|
| Business, law and office | $2,777 |
| Community and social services | $2,777 |
| Computing and IT | $2,777 |
| Engineering degrees | $6,809 |
| Engineering and aviation technology | $2,777 |
| Health | $3,078 |
| Hospitality, food and tourism | $2,777 |
| Media, design and the arts | $5,636 |
| Nursing and personal support | $3,471 |
| Police, fire and public safety | $4,796 |
| Science, animals and the environment | $3,578 |
| Skilled trades | $3,622 |
Tuition: the middle of the college's programs in the field, for a student from Ontario. Graduates working is published for the whole college only, so it is in the box above, not by field.
Every program at Algonquin
102 programs, grouped by field. Open one for the courses it asks for, its cost and what graduates in its field earn.
Computing and ITevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Applied Computing (Co-op)Ottawa | Bachelor's degree | Co-op | Not published |
| Bachelor of Technology (Business Systems Development) (Honours) (Co-op)Ottawa | Bachelor's degree | Co-op | $6,636 |
| Computer Engineering Technology: Computing Science (Optional Co-op)Ottawa | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op | $2,777 |
| Computer Programming (Optional Co-op)Online; Ottawa | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op | $2,777 |
| Computer Programming and Analysis (Optional Co-op)Online; Ottawa | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op | $2,777 |
| Computer Systems TechnicianPembroke | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op | $3,703 |
| Computer Systems Technician: Networking (Optional Co-op)Ottawa | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op | $2,777 |
| Computer Systems Technology: SecurityOttawa | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Field placement | Not published |
| Game: DevelopmentOttawa | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | None listed | $5,636 |
| Library and Information TechnicianOttawa | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,777 |
| Mobile Application Design and DevelopmentOttawa | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,777 |
| Web Development and Internet Applications (Optional Co-op)Online; Ottawa | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op | $2,777 |
Engineering and aviation technologyevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Technician (Optional Co-op)Ottawa | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op | $2,777 |
| Architectural Technology (Optional Co-op)Ottawa | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op | $2,777 |
| Bachelor of Science (Building Science) (Honours) (Co-op)Ottawa | Bachelor's degree | Co-op | $6,758 |
| Civil Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op)Ottawa | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op | Not published |
| Construction Engineering Technician (Optional Co-op)Ottawa | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op | $2,777 |
| Electrical Engineering Technician (Optional Co-op)Ottawa | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op | $2,777 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op)Ottawa | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op | $2,777 |
| Electromechanical Engineering Technician: Automation and Robotics (Optional Co-op)Ottawa | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op | $2,777 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op)Ottawa | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op | $2,777 |
| Photonics Engineering TechnologyOttawa | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | None listed | Not published |
| Science and Technology FoundationsOttawa | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,777 |
Skilled tradesevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Maintenance TechnicianOttawa | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $4,027 |
| Cabinetmaking and Furniture TechnicianOttawa | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $3,703 |
| Carpentry and Renovation TechniquesPembroke | Ontario College Certificate | Field placement | $2,777 |
| Carpentry: Building Construction TechnicianOttawa | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $3,703 |
| Electrical TechniquesOttawa; Pembroke | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,777 |
| Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning TechnicianOttawa | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $3,703 |
| Heritage Carpentry and JoineryOttawa | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,777 |
| Mechanical Techniques: PlumbingOttawa | Ontario College Certificate | Field placement | $2,777 |
| Motive Power TechnicianOttawa | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $3,703 |
| Motive Power Technician: Diesel Equipment and TruckOttawa | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $3,703 |
| Powerline Technician (Optional Co-op)Ottawa | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op | $2,777 |
| Welding and Fabrication TechniquesOttawa | Ontario College Certificate | Field placement | $3,540 |
Business, law and officeevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising and Marketing Communications ManagementOttawa | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Field placement | $5,636 |
| Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) (Honours) (Co-op)Ottawa | Bachelor's degree | Co-op | $6,961 |
| Bachelor of Commerce (Strategic Human Resources Management) (Honours) (Co-op)Ottawa | Bachelor's degree | Co-op | $6,961 |
| Bachelor of Commerce (Supply Chain Management) (Honours) (Co-op)Ottawa | Bachelor's degree | Co-op | $6,961 |
| Bachelor of Digital Marketing Communication (Honours) (Co-op)Ottawa | Bachelor's degree | Co-op | $6,636 |
| Bookkeeping and Accounting PracticesOttawa | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,777 |
| BusinessOttawa; Online | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,777 |
| Business Administration (Core)Ottawa; Online | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | None listed | $2,777 |
| Business FundamentalsOttawa; Online | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,777 |
| Business: AccountingOttawa; Online | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,777 |
| Business: AgricultureOttawa | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,777 |
| Business: Management and Entrepreneurship (Optional Co-op)Ottawa | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op | $2,777 |
| Business: Marketing (Optional Co-op)Ottawa; Online | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op | $2,777 |
| Business: Supply Chain and Operations (Starting Fall 2027)Ottawa | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | Not published |
| Office Administration: GeneralOttawa; Online | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,777 |
| Office Administration: Health ServicesOttawa | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,777 |
Healthevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Nuclear Science and Radiation Safety (Optional Co-op)Pembroke | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op | $2,777 |
| Cardiovascular TechnologyOttawa | Ontario College Diploma | Clinical placements | $3,637 |
| Dental AssistingOttawa | Ontario College Certificate | Clinical placements | $4,720 |
| Dental HygieneOttawa | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Clinical placements | $5,918 |
| Fitness and Health PromotionOnline | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,777 |
| Massage TherapyOttawa | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Clinical placements | $4,644 |
| Medical Device ReprocessingOttawa | Ontario College Certificate | Clinical placements | $2,893 |
| Medical Radiation TechnologyOttawa | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Clinical placements | $4,951 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapy AssistantOttawa | Ontario College Diploma | Clinical placements | $2,777 |
| ParamedicOttawa | Ontario College Diploma | Clinical placements | $4,959 |
| Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and DegreesPembroke | Ontario College Certificate | Co-op | $2,777 |
| Respiratory TherapyOttawa | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Clinical placements | $3,263 |
| Veterinary AssistantOttawa | Ontario College Certificate | Field placement | $2,777 |
| Veterinary TechnicianOttawa | Ontario College Diploma | Clinical placements | $2,886 |
Nursing and personal supportevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours)Ottawa; Pembroke | Bachelor's degree | Clinical placements | $6,354 |
| Personal Support WorkerOttawa: Perley Health; Ottawa: Schlegel Villages: Riverbank Terrace; Ottawa; Pembroke | Ontario College Certificate | Clinical placements | $2,777 |
| Practical NursingOttawa: Perley Health; Ottawa: Schlegel Villages: Riverbank Terrace; Ottawa; Pembroke | Ontario College Diploma | Clinical placements | $3,471 |
Community and social servicesevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Child and Youth Care (Honours)Ottawa | Bachelor's degree | Field placement | $7,562 |
| Bachelor of Early Learning and Community Development (Honours)Ottawa | Bachelor's degree | Field placement | $6,900 |
| Child and Youth CareOttawa; Online | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Field placement | $2,777 |
| Developmental Services WorkerOttawa | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,777 |
| Early Childhood Education (Ottawa)Ottawa | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $3,703 |
| Early Childhood Education (Pembroke; Ottawa; Online)Pembroke; Ottawa; Online | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,777 |
| Human Services FoundationsOttawa | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,777 |
| Indigenous StudiesOttawa | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,777 |
| Indigenous Studies Foundations: Inuit, Metis, and First NationsOttawa | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,777 |
| Social Service WorkerPembroke; Ottawa | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,777 |
Police, fire and public safetyevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Public Safety (Honours) (Co-op)Ottawa | Bachelor's degree | Co-op | $6,816 |
| Community and Justice ServicesOttawa; Online | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,777 |
| Police FoundationsOttawa; Online | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,777 |
| Pre-Service Firefighter Education and TrainingOttawa | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $10,164 |
Hospitality, food and tourismevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Event, Sport, and Entertainment Management (Honours) (Co-op)Ottawa | Bachelor's degree | Co-op | $6,413 |
| Baking and Pastry ArtsOttawa | Ontario College Certificate | Field placement | $2,777 |
| Baking and Pastry Arts ManagementOttawa | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,777 |
| Culinary ManagementOttawa | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,777 |
| Culinary SkillsOttawa | Ontario College Certificate | Field placement | $2,777 |
| Outdoor AdventurePembroke | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $7,256 |
Media, design and the artsevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| AnimationOttawa | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | None listed | $5,636 |
| Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours) (Co-op)Ottawa | Bachelor's degree | Co-op | $7,783 |
| Drawing Foundations for Animation and IllustrationOttawa | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,777 |
| Film and Media ProductionOttawa | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $7,841 |
| Game: ArtOttawa | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $7,356 |
| Graphic DesignOttawa | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Field placement | $5,636 |
| Interactive Media Design (Optional Co-op)Ottawa | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op | $3,201 |
| Media ProductionOttawa | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $5,636 |
| Public RelationsOttawa | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $5,636 |
Science, animals and the environmentevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology: Advanced (Optional Co-op)Ottawa | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op | $2,777 |
| Environmental TechnicianPembroke | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $3,703 |
| Forestry TechnicianPembroke | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $3,703 |
| Urban Forestry: ArboriculturePembroke | Ontario College Certificate | Field placement | $3,452 |
Engineering degreesevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Engineering (Automation and Robotics Engineering) (Co-op)Ottawa | Bachelor's degree | Co-op | $6,809 |
How much does Algonquin cost?
First year, at this year's prices, for a student from Ontario. Each program's page adds up its own total.
Tuition, first year
$2,777 to $10,164
Depends on the program
Fees on top of tuition
Not published
Colleges price fees per program
Residence and meals
$14,570
First year, shared room, usual meal plan
Rent after first year
$958 a month
Half a two-bedroom in Ottawa-Gatineau, CMHC Rental Market Survey, October 2025
What is it like at Algonquin?
The same whatever program you pick.
- Who gets a room
- No promise published
- Money just for your marks
- No automatic entrance scholarships published
- Graduates satisfied with their program
- 77.3%
- Employers satisfied with the graduates they hired
- 91.7%
Support at Algonquin, and other ways in
For students with a disability, Indigenous students, and anyone who needs another route in. Quoted from Algonquin's own pages.
- Students with a disability
Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) (opens in a new tab)
- “Step 1: Complete the confidential Request for Support form.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “To register with the CAL, you need to provide documentation from a regulated health care professional that confirms a disability.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “Interim (temporary) accommodations may be provided for students who do not yet have disability documentation or are in the process of being assessed for a disability.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- Indigenous students
Getting in: Personal Development for Indigenous Success (opens in a new tab)
- “This 15-week program is designed in collaboration with Indigenous communities to provide foundational academic, transferable and personal skills development opportunities for First Nations, Metis and Inuit (FNMI) students.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “To prepare them for further academic studies and to familiarize them with post-secondary educational expectations.” Source (opens in a new tab)
Support: Mamidosewin Centre (opens in a new tab)
- “The Mamidosewin Centre is the Indigenous Student Support Centre on the Ottawa Campus for learners who identify as First Nations, Metis or Inuit.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “She can help you navigate college resources including registration, dropping classes, accessing financial aid, as well as providing referrals to services for housing, employment, and more.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- Other ways in
ASPIRE AC (opens in a new tab). People who want to go to college but have faced barriers, including first generation students.
- “ASPIRE AC provides one-on-one guidance on your journey to college, and a support network to help you make a smooth transition into the Algonquin community.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “AC Aspire helps first generation learners and any learner who may feel that Post-Secondary is not an option, attain their goals.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- Mature students
- “If you are over the age of 19, or will be by your program start date, you may also apply as a mature student without the equivalent to a High School Diploma.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “You may be invited to complete an assessment at the Test Centre for English and/or Math if subject specific grades are required for your program of choice.” Source (opens in a new tab)
Every quote was found word for word on the page it links to on 29 October 2026. Rules change: confirm with the office before you rely on one. Compare every school's support and access routes.
What careers do Algonquin programs lead to?
Two careers per field the school teaches, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- Web DeveloperBuild the websites and web apps people use every day. A cheap way into tech, and a crowded one.$80kTypical pay1 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- IT Support TechnicianFix the laptop, reset the password, get the office printing again. The fastest way into an IT (information technology) career, and the ladder everyone else climbed.$65kTypical pay1 to 2 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Engineering TechnologistThe hands-on half of every engineering office. A 2 or 3 year college diploma, then drafting, testing and site work.$70kTypical pay2 to 5 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Electrical Engineering TechnologistDesign, test and commission electrical systems beside the engineers. A two-year college diploma gets you in.$74kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- ElectricianWire homes, buildings and industry. Earn a paycheque from your first year of training.$73kTypical pay4 to 5 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- PlumberWater, gas and drainage in every building. Paid apprenticeship, licensed in about 5 years.$71kTypical pay4 to 5 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Accountant (CPA)The money behind every business. A degree, a national exam, and a designation that travels.$84kTypical pay6 to 7 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Marketing SpecialistGet people to notice, want and buy a product. A diploma or degree, a portfolio, and results you can measure.$74kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Dental HygienistClean teeth, catch gum disease, coach patients. Good hourly pay after 2 to 3 years of college.$94kTypical pay2 to 3 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
Compare Algonquin with other colleges
Side by side: programs, averages, costs and outcomes.
Where these numbers come from
Checked 2026-10-15. Every figure is from the school's own pages or a government table; nothing is estimated.
- Residence: algonquincollege.com (opens in a new tab)
- Scholarships: algonquincollege.com (opens in a new tab)
- Satisfaction: ontario.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Rent: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Advertising and Marketing Communications Management: algonquincollege.com (opens in a new tab)
- Aircraft Maintenance Technician: algonquincollege.com (opens in a new tab)
- Animation: algonquincollege.com (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
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