Cambrian College
Sudbury, Ontario
Cambrian College.
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What do you need to get into Cambrian?
Most college programs ask for specific courses rather than an average; competitive programs take the best marks in them.
Programs listed
71
Graduates working
89.1%
Six months after graduating: the whole college, every program together, graduates of 2021-22
Finish their program
63.5%
Within twice the program's normal length
Graduates satisfied
81.6%
Ontario's survey of graduates
| Field | First-year tuition |
|---|---|
| Business, law and office | $2,773 |
| Community and social services | $2,773 |
| Computing and IT | $2,773 |
| Engineering and aviation technology | $2,773 |
| General arts and science (choose later) | $2,773 |
| Health | $3,452 |
| Hospitality, food and tourism | Not published |
| Media, design and the arts | $2,773 |
| Nursing and personal support | $3,466 |
| Police, fire and public safety | $3,076 |
| Science, animals and the environment | $2,524 |
| Skilled trades | $2,773 |
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 Cambrian
71 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 ComputingBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Bachelor's degree | Field placement | Not published |
| Computer Programming: Internet of ThingsBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,773 |
| Computer Systems Technician: NetworkingBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,773 |
| Computer Systems Technology: SecurityBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Field placement | $2,773 |
Engineering and aviation technologyevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering TechnicianBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,773 |
| Chemical Engineering TechnologyBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op | $2,773 |
| Civil Engineering TechnicianBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op, optional | $2,773 |
| Civil Engineering TechnologyBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op, optional | $2,773 |
| Electrical Engineering Technician: IndustrialBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op, optional | $2,773 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology: IndustrialBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op, optional | $2,773 |
| Electromechanical Engineering Technician: MechatronicsBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,773 |
| Electromechanical Engineering Technology: MechatronicsBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | None listed | $2,773 |
| Mechanical Engineering TechnicianBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,773 |
| Mechanical Engineering TechnologyBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | None listed | $2,773 |
| Mining Engineering TechnicianBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,773 |
| Mining Engineering TechnologyBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op, optional | $2,773 |
| Power Engineering TechnicianBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,773 |
| Power Engineering TechniquesBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,773 |
| Power Engineering TechnologyBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Field placement | $2,773 |
Skilled tradesevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Construction Technician: CarpentryBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op, optional | $2,773 |
| Carpentry Renovation TechniquesBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,773 |
| Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning TechnicianBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,773 |
| Heavy Equipment TechnicianBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op | $2,773 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technician: Industrial Maintenance (Millwright)Barry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op, optional | $2,773 |
| Motive Power Technician: Service and Management (Automotive)Barry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op, optional | $2,773 |
| Motive Power Technician: Truck & CoachBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op, optional | Not published |
| Powerline TechnicianBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op | $3,311 |
| Pre-Trades/TechnologyBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,773 |
| Welding and Fabrication TechnicianBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op, optional | $2,773 |
Business, law and officeevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business AdministrationBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Bachelor's degree | Field placement | $6,472 |
| BusinessBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,773 |
| Business FundamentalsBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,773 |
| Business: AccountingBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,773 |
| Business: FinanceBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,773 |
| Honours Bachelor of Business AdministrationBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Bachelor's degree | Field placement | $6,472 |
Healthevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assisting Levels 1 & 2Barry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Certificate | Clinical placements | $2,773 |
| Dental Assisting Levels 1 & 2 (Thunder Bay Campus)Thunder Bay campus (Thunder Bay) | Ontario College Certificate | Clinical placements | Not published |
| Dental HygieneBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Field placement | $6,168 |
| Massage TherapyBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Field placement | $3,452 |
| Medical Laboratory AssistantBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Certificate | Clinical placements | $2,420 |
| Medical Laboratory TechnologyBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Clinical placements | $6,168 |
| Medical Radiation TechnologyBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Clinical placements | $6,168 |
| Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist AssistantBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Diploma | Clinical placements | $3,452 |
| ParamedicBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Diploma | Clinical placements | $6,168 |
| Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and DegreesBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,773 |
Nursing and personal supportevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honours Bachelor of Science in NursingBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Bachelor's degree | Clinical placements | $6,472 |
| Personal Support WorkerBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Certificate | Clinical placements | $2,773 |
| Practical NursingBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Diploma | Clinical placements | $3,466 |
| Practical Nursing (M'Chigeeng Campus)M'Chigeeng campus (M'Chigeeng) | Ontario College Diploma | Clinical placements | $3,466 |
Community and social servicesevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child and Youth CareBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Field placement | $2,773 |
| Developmental Services WorkerBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Diploma | Clinical placements | $2,773 |
| Early Childhood EducationBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,773 |
| Honours Bachelor of Applied PsychologyBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Bachelor's degree | Clinical placements | $6,472 |
| Social Service WorkerBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,773 |
| Social Services Worker: Indigenous SpecializationBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,773 |
Police, fire and public safetyevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Services CommunicationBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Certificate | Field placement | $3,378 |
| Police FoundationsBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,773 |
| Pre-Service Firefighter Education and TrainingBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $6,996 |
| Workplace Safety and Prevention TechnicianBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,483 |
Hospitality, food and tourismevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrition and Food Service ManagementBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | Not published |
Media, design and the artsevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animation (2 year)Barry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $3,451 |
| Animation (3 year)Barry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | None listed | $3,451 |
| Art and Design FundamentalsBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,773 |
| Design and Visual ArtsBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,773 |
| Game: Design and SimulationBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $3,451 |
| Graphic DesignBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Field placement | $2,773 |
| Media CommunicationsBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,757 |
Science, animals and the environmentevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental TechnicianBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,524 |
General arts and science (choose later)every college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Arts and Science CertificateBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,773 |
| General Arts and Science DiplomaBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,773 |
| General Arts and Science: English for Academic PurposesBarry Downe Campus (Sudbury) | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,773 |
How much does Cambrian 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
$2,420 to $6,996
Depends on the program
Fees on top of tuition
Not published
Colleges price fees per program
Residence and meals
$8,420
First year, shared room, usual meal plan
Rent after first year
$778 a month
Half a two-bedroom in Greater Sudbury, CMHC Rental Market Survey, October 2025
What is it like at Cambrian?
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
- 81.6%
- Employers satisfied with the graduates they hired
- 77.8%
Support at Cambrian, and other ways in
For students with a disability, Indigenous students, and anyone who needs another route in. Quoted from Cambrian's own pages.
- Students with a disability
Glenn Crombie Centre for Accessibility, Counselling and Wellness (GCC) (opens in a new tab)
- “It is recommended you make an appointment with one of our accessibility advisors once you have decided to apply to Cambrian College.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “This information will be available in your Ontario School Records (OSR) and can be requested through the last high school you attended.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “If you don’t have any documentation, we may still be able to help!” Source (opens in a new tab)
- Indigenous students
Getting in: Indigenous Transition Program (ITP) (opens in a new tab)
- “Join us for a free 2-week academic and cultural program for Indigenous students transitioning to studies at Cambrian College.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “Accommodation: Free. You will stay in our residence on campus.” Source (opens in a new tab)
Support: Wabnode Centre for Indigenous Services (opens in a new tab)
- “The Wabnode Centre provides programs and spaces for you to participate in spiritual and cultural activities, and also offers specialized student services.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “The Centre’s Elders and staff keep Indigenous traditions and culture alive at Cambrian and will offer you support and guidance during your time at the college.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- Other ways in
Academic Upgrading and the Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate (opens in a new tab). Adults who want a high school equivalent or the courses a college program asks for.
- “The ACE certificate is recognized as equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) by all Ontario colleges, as well as for many apprenticeships and employment opportunities.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “Free for eligible students (may include childcare, transportation, and other supports)” Source (opens in a new tab)
- Mature students
- “If you are 19 years of age or older before the beginning of classes and you do not have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or its equivalent, you may apply as a mature student.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “All mature applications are considered individually; pre-testing to determine readiness for college studies may be required.” 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 Cambrian 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 Cambrian 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: cambriancollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Scholarships: cambriancollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Satisfaction: ontario.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Rent: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Animation (3 year): cambriancollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Animation (2 year): cambriancollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Art and Design Fundamentals: cambriancollege.ca (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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