Sheridan College
Oakville, Ontario
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What do you need to get into Sheridan?
Most college programs ask for specific courses rather than an average; competitive programs take the best marks in them.
Programs listed
77
Graduates working
82.2%
Six months after graduating: the whole college, every program together, graduates of 2021-22
Finish their program
65.4%
Within twice the program's normal length
Graduates satisfied
73.6%
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 degrees | 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 |
| Police, fire and public safety | Not published |
| Science, animals and the environment | 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 Sheridan
77 programs, grouped by field. Open one for the courses it asks for, its cost and what graduates in its field earn. 39 of them publish how many of its graduates are working.
Computing and ITevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Graduates working | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering Technician: Artificial IntelligenceDavis Campus (Brampton) | Ontario College Diploma | Not published | None listed | $5,406 |
| Computer ProgrammingDavis Campus (Brampton); Trafalgar Campus (Oakville); Virtual (Online) | Ontario College Diploma | 30% | None listed | $4,743 |
| Computer Science, Honours Bachelor ofTrafalgar Campus (Oakville) | Bachelor's degree | Not published | Co-op | $8,488 |
| Computer Science: Mobile Computing, Honours Bachelor of | Bachelor's degree | 43.8% | Co-op | Not published |
| Computer Systems Technician: Cyber SecurityHazel McCallion Campus (Mississauga); Virtual (Online) | Ontario College Diploma | Not published | None listed | $4,743 |
| Computer Systems Technician: Information Technology Infrastructure and ServicesDavis Campus (Brampton) | Ontario College Diploma | 50% | Co-op | Not published |
| Computer Systems Technology: Software Development and Network EngineeringDavis Campus (Brampton); Trafalgar Campus (Oakville) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | 63% | Co-op, optional | Not published |
| Cyber Security, Honours Bachelor of Information SciencesDavis Campus (Brampton); Trafalgar Campus (Oakville) | Bachelor's degree | 50% | Internship | $8,523 |
| Network Engineering Technology | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Not published | Co-op, optional | Not published |
Engineering and aviation technologyevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Graduates working | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Technician: Sustainable DesignHazel McCallion Campus (Mississauga) | Ontario College Diploma | Not published | None listed | $5,060 |
| Architectural Technology: Sustainable DesignHazel McCallion Campus (Mississauga) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | 73.3% | Co-op, optional | $5,060 |
| Construction Engineering Technician: SustainabilityHazel McCallion Campus (Mississauga) | Ontario College Diploma | Not published | Co-op | $4,693 |
| Electrical Engineering TechnicianDavis Campus (Brampton) | Ontario College Diploma | 68.4% | None listed | $5,371 |
| Electromechanical Engineering Technician: Mechatronics and RoboticsDavis Campus (Brampton) | Ontario College Diploma | Not published | Co-op | $4,693 |
Skilled tradesevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Graduates working | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNC & Precision Machining, Mechanical TechnicianDavis Campus (Brampton) | Ontario College Diploma | Not published | Co-op | $5,628 |
| CNC & Precision Machining, Mechanical TechniquesDavis Campus (Brampton) | Ontario College Certificate | Not published | None listed | $5,628 |
| Construction TechniquesDavis Campus (Brampton); Six Nations Polytechnic (Brantford) | Ontario College Certificate | Not published | None listed | $4,741 |
| Electrical TechniquesDavis Campus (Brampton) | Ontario College Certificate | 79.2% | None listed | $5,371 |
| Industrial Millwright, Mechanical TechnicianDavis Campus (Brampton) | Ontario College Diploma | Not published | Co-op, optional | $7,511 |
| Plumbing TechnicianDavis Campus (Brampton) | Ontario College Diploma | 63.6% | Field placement | $5,453 |
| Plumbing, Mechanical TechniquesDavis Campus (Brampton) | Ontario College Certificate | Not published | None listed | $5,453 |
| Welding and Fabrication TechnicianDavis Campus (Brampton) | Ontario College Diploma | Not published | None listed | $5,209 |
| Welding TechniquesDavis Campus (Brampton) | Ontario College Certificate | Not published | None listed | $5,209 |
Business, law and officeevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Graduates working | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting, BusinessHazel McCallion Campus (Mississauga) | Ontario College Diploma | 78.6% | None listed | $4,830 |
| Advertising and Marketing CommunicationsHazel McCallion Campus (Mississauga) | Ontario College Diploma | Not published | None listed | $4,780 |
| Advertising and Marketing Communications: ManagementHazel McCallion Campus (Mississauga) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Not published | Internship | $4,780 |
| BusinessHazel McCallion Campus (Mississauga) | Ontario College Diploma | Not published | None listed | $4,830 |
| Marketing, BusinessHazel McCallion Campus (Mississauga) | Ontario College Diploma | Not published | None listed | $4,830 |
| Marketing, Business AdministrationHazel McCallion Campus (Mississauga) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Not published | Field placement | $4,830 |
| Office Administration: Health ServicesVirtual (Online); Hazel McCallion Campus (Mississauga) | Ontario College Diploma | 63.6% | Field placement | $4,829 |
| Supply Chain and Operations, BusinessHazel McCallion Campus (Mississauga) | Ontario College Diploma | Not published | Co-op, optional | $4,693 |
Healthevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Graduates working | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletic Therapy, Honours Bachelor of Applied Health SciencesDavis Campus (Brampton) | Bachelor's degree | 84.2% | Clinical placements | $9,865 |
| Diagnostic Imaging TechnologyDavis Campus (Brampton) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Not published | Clinical placements | $7,110 |
| Kinesiology and Health Promotion, Honours Bachelor of Health SciencesDavis Campus (Brampton) | Bachelor's degree | 100% | Field placement | $7,450 |
| Massage TherapyDavis Campus (Brampton) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Not published | Clinical placements | $6,377 |
| Osteopathy, Honours Bachelor of ScienceDavis Campus (Brampton) | Bachelor's degree | Not published | Clinical placements | $9,984 |
| Pharmacy TechnicianDavis Campus (Brampton) | Ontario College Diploma | 70% | Field placement | $4,821 |
| Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and DegreesDavis Campus (Brampton) | Ontario College Certificate | Not published | None listed | $4,798 |
| Veterinary TechnicianDavis Campus (Brampton) | Ontario College Diploma | 84.6% | Field placement | $5,462 |
Nursing and personal supportevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Graduates working | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing, Honours Bachelor of ScienceDavis Campus (Brampton) | Bachelor's degree | Not published | Clinical placements | $11,240 |
| Personal Support WorkerHazel McCallion Campus (Mississauga); Village of Erin Meadows (Schlegel Villages) (Mississauga) | Ontario College Certificate | 84.6% | Clinical placements | $5,191 |
| Practical NursingDavis Campus (Brampton) | Ontario College Diploma | 75% | Clinical placements | $7,494 |
Community and social servicesevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Graduates working | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child and Youth CareDavis Campus (Brampton); Trafalgar Campus (Oakville) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | 91.7% | Field placement | $4,811 |
| Early Childhood EducationDavis Campus (Brampton); Trafalgar Campus (Oakville) | Ontario College Diploma | 83.9% | Field placement | $4,763 |
| Educational SupportTrafalgar Campus (Oakville) | Ontario College Diploma | 83.3% | Field placement | $4,943 |
| Social Service WorkerDavis Campus (Brampton); Trafalgar Campus (Oakville) | Ontario College Diploma | 60% | Field placement | $4,828 |
| Social Service Worker: GerontologyDavis Campus (Brampton); Virtual (Online) | Ontario College Diploma | Not published | Field placement | $4,928 |
Police, fire and public safetyevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Graduates working | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Police FoundationsDavis Campus (Brampton) | Ontario College Diploma | 58.3% | None listed | $4,864 |
Hospitality, food and tourismevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Graduates working | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrition and Food Service ManagementHazel McCallion Campus (Mississauga) | Ontario College Diploma | Not published | Field placement | $4,810 |
Media, design and the artsevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Graduates working | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3D Animation and Emerging Technologies, Honours Bachelor ofTrafalgar Campus (Oakville) | Bachelor's degree | Not published | Internship | $9,777 |
| Animation, Honours Bachelor ofTrafalgar Campus (Oakville) | Bachelor's degree | 67.9% | Internship | $10,362 |
| Art FundamentalsTrafalgar Campus (Oakville); Virtual (Online) | Ontario College Certificate | 33.3% | None listed | $5,417 |
| Ceramics, Honours Bachelor of Craft and DesignTrafalgar Campus (Oakville) | Bachelor's degree | 80% | Internship | $9,680 |
| Experiential Design, Honours Bachelor ofTrafalgar Campus (Oakville) | Bachelor's degree | Not published | Co-op, optional | $9,437 |
| Film and Television, Honours Bachelor ofTrafalgar Campus (Oakville) | Bachelor's degree | 81.3% | Internship | $9,864 |
| Furniture, Honours Bachelor of Craft and DesignTrafalgar Campus (Oakville) | Bachelor's degree | 80% | Internship | $9,680 |
| Game Design, Honours Bachelor ofTrafalgar Campus (Oakville) | Bachelor's degree | 58.8% | Internship | $10,039 |
| Glass, Honours Bachelor of Craft and DesignTrafalgar Campus (Oakville) | Bachelor's degree | 80% | Internship | $9,680 |
| Illustration, Honours Bachelor ofTrafalgar Campus (Oakville) | Bachelor's degree | 72% | Internship | $10,482 |
| Industrial Design, Honours Bachelor of Craft and DesignTrafalgar Campus (Oakville) | Bachelor's degree | 80% | Internship | $9,680 |
| Interaction Design, Honours Bachelor ofTrafalgar Campus (Oakville) | Bachelor's degree | 65% | Internship | $9,887 |
| Interior DecoratingHazel McCallion Campus (Mississauga); Virtual (Online) | Ontario College Diploma | 92.3% | None listed | $4,901 |
| Interior Design, Honours Bachelor ofHazel McCallion Campus (Mississauga) | Bachelor's degree | 70.6% | Internship | $9,601 |
| Makeup for Media and Creative ArtsTrafalgar Campus (Oakville) | Ontario College Diploma | 88.2% | Field placement | $6,402 |
| Media FundamentalsTrafalgar Campus (Oakville) | Ontario College Certificate | Not published | None listed | $5,030 |
| Multidisciplinary, Honours Bachelor of Craft and DesignTrafalgar Campus (Oakville) | Bachelor's degree | 80% | Internship | $9,680 |
| Music Theatre Performance, Honours Bachelor ofTrafalgar Campus (Oakville) | Bachelor's degree | 91.7% | None listed | $9,577 |
| Technical Production for the Performing Arts IndustryTrafalgar Campus (Oakville) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Not published | Field placement | $5,794 |
| Textiles, Honours Bachelor of Craft and DesignTrafalgar Campus (Oakville) | Bachelor's degree | 80% | Internship | $9,680 |
| Visual and Creative ArtsTrafalgar Campus (Oakville) | Ontario College Diploma | Not published | None listed | $5,577 |
Science, animals and the environmentevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Graduates working | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal CareDavis Campus (Brampton) | Ontario College Certificate | 93.8% | Field placement | Not published |
| BiotechnologyDavis Campus (Brampton) | Ontario College Diploma | Not published | Co-op, optional | Not published |
Engineering degreesevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Graduates working | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering, Honours Bachelor of EngineeringDavis Campus (Brampton) | Bachelor's degree | Not published | Internship | $9,085 |
| Mechanical Engineering, Honours Bachelor of EngineeringDavis Campus (Brampton) | Bachelor's degree | Not published | Co-op, optional | $8,875 |
General arts and science (choose later)every college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Graduates working | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English for Academic Purposes (EAP)Hazel McCallion Campus (Mississauga); Trafalgar Campus (Oakville); Virtual (Online) | Ontario College Certificate | Not published | None listed | $4,757 |
| General Arts & Science: University ProfileHazel McCallion Campus (Mississauga) | Ontario College Diploma | Not published | None listed | $4,713 |
| General Arts & Science: University Profile (Certificate)Hazel McCallion Campus (Mississauga) | Ontario College Certificate | Not published | None listed | $4,713 |
How much does Sheridan 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
$9,283 to $9,942
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 Sheridan?
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
- 73.6%
- Employers satisfied with the graduates they hired
- 94.1%
Support at Sheridan, and other ways in
For students with a disability, Indigenous students, and anyone who needs another route in. Quoted from Sheridan's own pages.
- Students with a disability
Accessible Learning (opens in a new tab)
- “If you are a student with a disability and require academic accommodation, register with Accessible Learning at your home campus.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “Applicants and students with a confirmed or suspected disability should contact AL to initiate the academic accommodation process as soon as possible following their acceptance of admission.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “Accommodation planning and services are tailored to correspond with the disability-related needs of each student and are determined based on the documentation provided and program-specific requirements.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- Indigenous students
Getting in: Indigenous Applicant Admission Policy (opens in a new tab)
- “Sheridan College has identified a number of seats in our programs that are reserved for Indigenous applicants. Designated seats will be filled by Indigenous applicants on a competitive basis.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “In order to be considered for these designated seats, Indigenous applicants must apply and confirm intent to be considered through the Admission Policy by the February 1 equal consideration deadline, or before the program is closed or waitlisted.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “You must meet the minimum admission requirements as indicated in the general admission requirements for Sheridan as well as any program specific admission requirements or supplemental/portfolio assignments.” Source (opens in a new tab)
Support: Centre for Indigenous Relations, Community, Leadership and Education (opens in a new tab)
- “We can assist prospective students with their application and portfolios when applying to Sheridan.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “Elders are vital to Indigenous communities and our Centre offers you the opportunity to meet and connect with Elders for support, guidance and teachings.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- Other ways in
Academic Upgrading (opens in a new tab). Ontario residents 18 or older who need communications, math, biology or chemistry credits to qualify for college or an apprenticeship, with no tuition.
- “Academic Upgrading is a tuition-free program funded by the Ontario government.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “If you're interested in pursuing a postsecondary education, this program can help you meet the academic requirements for college certificate, diploma and advanced diploma programs.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- Mature students
- “Are at least 19 years old, and Do not have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent)” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “Mature students are not eligible to directly enter Sheridan degree programs.” 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 Sheridan 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 Sheridan 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: sheridancollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Scholarships: sheridancollege.ca (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: sheridancollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Architectural Technology: Sustainable Design: sheridancollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Child and Youth Care: sheridancollege.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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