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George Brown Polytechnic
Toronto, Ontario
George Brown Polytechnic.
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What do you need to get into George Brown?
Most college programs ask for specific courses rather than an average; competitive programs take the best marks in them.
Programs listed
145
Graduates working
83.6%
Six months after graduating: the whole college, every program together, graduates of 2021-22
Finish their program
67%
Within twice the program's normal length
Graduates satisfied
74.6%
Ontario's survey of graduates
| Field | First-year tuition |
|---|---|
| Business, law and office | Not published |
| Community and social services | Not published |
| Computing and IT | Not published |
| Engineering and aviation technology | Not published |
| General arts and science (choose later) | Not published |
| Health | Not published |
| Hospitality, food and tourism | Not published |
| Media, design and the arts | Not published |
| Nursing and personal support | Not published |
| Skilled trades | Not published |
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 George Brown
145 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer ProgrammingCasa Loma Campus | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $4,577 |
| Computer Programming and Analysis (Casa Loma Campus)Casa Loma Campus | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | None listed | $4,511 |
| Computer Programming and Analysis (Online)Online | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | None listed | $4,511 |
| Computer Programming: AI SolutionsCasa Loma | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $4,339 |
| Computer Programming: Low Code DevelopmentCasa Loma Campus | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $4,477 |
| Computer Systems Technician (Casa Loma Campus)Casa Loma Campus | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $4,462 |
| Computer Systems Technician (Online)Online | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $4,462 |
| Computer Systems Technology (Casa Loma Campus)Casa Loma Campus | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | None listed | $4,302 |
| Computer Systems Technology (Online)Online | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | None listed | $4,302 |
| Game: Programming (Online)Online | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | None listed | $4,312 |
| Game: Programming (Waterfront Campus)Waterfront Campus | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | None listed | $4,312 |
Engineering and aviation technologyevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural TechnicianWaterfront Campus | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $4,461 |
| Architectural TechnologyWaterfront Campus | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op, optional | $4,461 |
| Civil Engineering TechnologyCasa Loma Campus | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op, optional | $4,234 |
| Computing Foundations: AI SolutionsCasa Loma | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $4,337 |
| Construction Engineering TechnicianCasa Loma Campus | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $4,234 |
| Construction Engineering TechnologyCasa Loma Campus | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | None listed | $4,234 |
| Electro-Mechanical Engineering TechnicianCasa Loma Campus | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $4,402 |
| Electromechanical Engineering Technology: Power and ControlCasa Loma Campus | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op, optional | $6,346 |
| Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) (T312)Casa Loma Campus | Bachelor's degree | Field placement | $9,907 |
| Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) (T314)Casa Loma Campus | Bachelor's degree | Field placement | $9,791 |
| Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) (T316)Casa Loma Campus | Bachelor's degree | Field placement | $9,791 |
| Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) (T317)Casa Loma Campus | Bachelor's degree | Field placement | $9,791 |
| Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) (T318)Casa Loma Campus | Bachelor's degree | Field placement | $9,791 |
| Orthotic/Prosthetic TechnicianSunnybrook Health Sciences Centre | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $6,788 |
Skilled tradesevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Renovation TechnologyCasa Loma Campus | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Field placement | $4,593 |
| Carpentry and Renovation TechnicianCasa Loma Campus | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $4,587 |
| Construction TechniquesCasa Loma Campus | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $6,423 |
| Electrical TechniquesCasa Loma Campus | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | Not published |
| Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning TechnicianCasa Loma Campus | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $4,325 |
| Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning TechnologyCasa Loma Campus | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | None listed | $4,327 |
| Mechanical Technician: CNC and Precision MachiningCasa Loma Campus | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op, optional | $6,469 |
| Plumbing TechniquesCasa Loma Campus | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $5,585 |
| Welding TechniquesCasa Loma Campus | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $8,981 |
Business, law and officeevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business Administration (Trades Management) (Honours) (B304)Online | Bachelor's degree | Co-op, optional | Not published |
| Bachelor of Business Administration (Trades Management) (Honours) (B305)Online | Bachelor's degree | Co-op, optional | Not published |
| Bachelor of Business Administration (Trades Management) (Honours) (B306)Online | Bachelor's degree | Co-op, optional | Not published |
| Bachelor of Business Administration (Trades Management) (Honours) (B307)Online | Bachelor's degree | Co-op, optional | Not published |
| BusinessWaterfront | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $3,916 |
| Business Administration (B145)Waterfront | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Field placement | $4,091 |
| Business Administration (B155)Waterfront | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op, optional | $4,091 |
| Business Administration: Accounting (B107)Waterfront | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Field placement | $4,091 |
| Business Administration: Accounting (B157)Waterfront | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Field placement | $4,091 |
| Business Administration: Finance (B130)Waterfront | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Field placement | $4,183 |
| Business Administration: Finance (B150)Waterfront | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Field placement | $4,183 |
| Business Administration: Human Resources (B144)Waterfront | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Field placement | $4,111 |
| Business Administration: Human Resources (B154)Waterfront | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op, optional | $4,111 |
| Business Administration: Marketing (B108)Waterfront | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Field placement | $4,091 |
| Business Administration: Marketing (B158)Waterfront | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op, optional | $4,091 |
| Business Administration: Project Management (B126)Waterfront | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Field placement | $4,068 |
| Business Administration: Project Management (B156)Waterfront | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op, optional | $4,068 |
| Business Administration: Supply Chain and Operations Management (B122)Waterfront | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Field placement | $4,068 |
| Business Administration: Supply Chain and Operations Management (B162)Waterfront | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op, optional | $4,068 |
| Business: AccountingWaterfront | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $4,091 |
| Business: FinanceWaterfront | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $4,388 |
| Business: Human ResourcesWaterfront | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $4,089 |
| Business: MarketingWaterfront | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $4,068 |
| Commercial DanceCasa Loma | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $6,663 |
| Dance PerformanceCasa Loma | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $4,586 |
| Dance Performance PreparationCasa Loma Campus | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $4,585 |
| Dental Office AdministrationWaterfront | Ontario College Certificate | Field placement | $4,200 |
| Fashion Business IndustryCasa Loma Campus | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $5,017 |
| Fashion ManagementCasa Loma Campus | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $5,017 |
| Fashion Techniques and DesignCasa Loma Campus | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $5,083 |
| Food and Beverage Management: Restaurant ManagementSt. James Campus | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $5,024 |
| Honours Bachelor of Brand Design (Waterfront Campus)Waterfront Campus | Bachelor's degree | Co-op, optional | $8,174 |
| Honours Bachelor of Brand Design (Waterfront)Waterfront | Bachelor's degree | Co-op, optional | $8,272 |
| Honours Bachelor of Business AdministrationSt. James Campus | Bachelor's degree | Field placement | $4,451 |
| Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Digital Marketing)St. James | Bachelor's degree | Co-op, optional | $7,889 |
| Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Services)St. James | Bachelor's degree | Field placement | $8,527 |
| Honours Bachelor of Digital Experience Design (G301)Waterfront Campus | Bachelor's degree | Co-op, optional | $8,388 |
| Honours Bachelor of Digital Experience Design (G302)Waterfront Campus | Bachelor's degree | Co-op, optional | $8,286 |
| Honours Bachelor of Food Studies (H317)St. James | Bachelor's degree | Field placement | $11,325 |
| Honours Bachelor of Food Studies (H318)St. James | Bachelor's degree | None listed | $4,003 |
| Office Administration: Health ServicesWaterfront | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $4,260 |
| Theatre Arts: PerformanceYoung Centre for the Performing Arts | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | None listed | $4,702 |
| Theatre Arts: PreparationYoung Centre for the Performing Arts | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $4,956 |
Healthevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assisting (Levels I and II)Waterfront | Ontario College Certificate | Field placement | $7,300 |
| Dental HygieneWaterfront | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Field placement | $18,082 |
| Dental TechnologyWaterfront | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Field placement | $10,592 |
| DenturismWaterfront | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Field placement | $20,875 |
| Health Information ManagementWaterfront Campus | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $4,145 |
| Hearing Instrument SpecialistWaterfront | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Field placement | $5,906 |
| Honours Bachelor of Science (Dental Hygiene)Online | Bachelor's degree | None listed | $11,605 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist AssistantWaterfront | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $6,062 |
| Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and DegreesSt. James Campus | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $4,231 |
| Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and DiplomasSt. James Campus | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $4,141 |
Nursing and personal supportevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours)Waterfront | Bachelor's degree | Field placement | $7,827 |
| Personal Support WorkerWaterfront Campus | Ontario College Certificate | Field placement | $4,197 |
| Practical NursingWaterfront | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $5,123 |
Community and social servicesevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASL and Deaf StudiesOnline | Ontario College Certificate | Field placement | $4,489 |
| Bachelor of Early Childhood Education: HonoursOnline | Bachelor's degree | Field placement | $7,510 |
| Behavioural Science Technician (C146)Waterfront Campus | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $4,102 |
| Behavioural Science Technician (C156)Waterfront Campus | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $5,688 |
| Behavioural Science Technician (C166)Online | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $5,688 |
| Child and Youth Care (St. James Campus)St. James Campus | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Field placement | $4,135 |
| Child and Youth Care (St. James)St. James | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Field placement | $5,945 |
| College VocationalSt. James Campus | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $3,971 |
| Community Worker (C101)St. James Campus | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $4,104 |
| Community Worker (C131)St. James Campus | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $5,060 |
| Construction Craft Worker FoundationsCasa Loma | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | Not published |
| Deafblind & Intervenor StudiesSt. James Campus | Ontario College Certificate | Field placement | $5,364 |
| Early Childhood Education (C100)Waterfront | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $4,212 |
| Early Childhood Education (C130)Waterfront | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $4,060 |
| Early Childhood Education (C145)Toronto Metropolitan University | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $4,212 |
| Early Childhood Education (C150)Online | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $6,099 |
| Early Childhood Education (C160)Waterfront | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $6,065 |
| Honours Bachelor of Behaviour Analysis (S302)Waterfront | Bachelor's degree | Field placement | $7,671 |
| Honours Bachelor of Behaviour Analysis (S303)Waterfront | Bachelor's degree | Field placement | $10,972 |
| Honours Bachelor of Interpretation (American Sign Language: English)St. James Campus | Bachelor's degree | Field placement | $8,967 |
| Human Services FoundationsSt. James Campus | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $4,131 |
| Social Service Worker (C119)St. James Campus | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $4,104 |
| Social Service Worker (C135)St. James Campus | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $5,355 |
| Social Service Worker- Gender Based ViolenceSt. James | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $4,035 |
| STEM FoundationsSt. James | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $4,163 |
| Transitions to Post-Secondary EducationSt. James Campus | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | Not published |
Hospitality, food and tourismevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baking and Pastry Arts ManagementSt. James Campus | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $6,892 |
| Baking and Pastry FoundationsSt. James Campus | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $6,916 |
| Culinary ManagementSt. James Campus | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $7,977 |
| Culinary Skills (St. James Campus)St. James Campus | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | Not published |
| Culinary Skills (St. James)St. James | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $7,990 |
| Event PlanningSt. James Campus | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $5,113 |
| Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Culinary Management) (H315)St. James Campus | Bachelor's degree | Field placement | $11,600 |
| Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Culinary Management) (H316)St. James Campus | Bachelor's degree | Field placement | $4,013 |
| Hospitality ServicesSt. James Campus | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $5,048 |
| Hospitality: Hotel Operations ManagementSt. James Campus | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $5,024 |
| Tourism and Hospitality ManagementSt. James Campus | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $5,297 |
Media, design and the artsevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acting for MediaSt. James Campus | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $6,243 |
| Animation: 3D for Extended RealitySt. James Campus | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $7,586 |
| Art and Design FoundationWaterfront Campus | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $4,491 |
| Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours)Online | Bachelor's degree | Field placement | $11,530 |
| Film Production: Directing for Extended RealitySt. James Campus | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $7,767 |
| Game: ArtWaterfront Campus | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Field placement | $9,327 |
| Graphic Design (Waterfront Campus)Waterfront Campus | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op, optional | $4,285 |
| Graphic Design (Waterfront)Waterfront | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op, optional | $4,452 |
| Interaction DesignWaterfront Campus | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op, optional | $8,895 |
| Interior DesignWaterfront Campus | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | None listed | $4,464 |
| Jewellery EssentialsCasa Loma Campus | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $6,382 |
| Jewellery MethodsCasa Loma | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op, optional | $6,358 |
| Media FoundationSt. James Campus | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $5,623 |
| Social Media Foundations: Content CreationSt. James Campus | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $4,585 |
| Social Media Production: Culture-Based CreativitySt. James Campus | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $7,667 |
| Video Design and ProductionSt. James Campus | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $5,434 |
General arts and science (choose later)every college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Arts and ScienceSt. James | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $4,110 |
| General Arts and Science: One-YearSt. James | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $4,135 |
How much does George Brown 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
Not published
Depends on the program
Fees on top of tuition
Not published
Colleges price fees per program
Residence and meals
Not published
First year, shared room, usual meal plan
Rent after first year
$1,023 a month
Half a two-bedroom in Toronto, CMHC Rental Market Survey, October 2025
What is it like at George Brown?
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
- 74.6%
- Employers satisfied with the graduates they hired
- 89.3%
What careers do George Brown 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 George Brown with other colleges
Side by side: programs, averages, costs and outcomes.
Where these numbers come from
Checked 2026-11-06. Every figure is from the school's own pages or a government table; nothing is estimated.
- Satisfaction: ontario.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Rent: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Acting for Media: georgebrown.ca (opens in a new tab) (read in a browser with Claude in Chrome, 6 November 2026)
- ASL and Deaf Studies: georgebrown.ca (opens in a new tab) (read in a browser with Claude in Chrome, 6 November 2026)
- Animation: 3D for Extended Reality: georgebrown.ca (opens in a new tab) (read in a browser with Claude in Chrome, 6 November 2026)
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