College of San Mateo is a public institution located in San Mateo, California. Established in 1922, the College offers associate degrees and certificates in accounting, administration of justice, alcohol and other drug studies, American sign language, anthropology, archaeology, architecture biological sciences, biotechnology, broadcast and electronic media, building inspection technology, English, ethnic studies, film history, fire technology, floristry, journalism, liberal studies, and life sciences to name a few. The College has approximately 11,000 students.