California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Arcata, CA · Public · Graduate degree-granting

A public institution in Arcata, California, accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt serves students across multiple degree programs. With 5,612 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $47,626 ten years after enrollment, which is 17% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 47.5%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $18,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.65x. The average net price after financial aid is $13,171 per year. The most popular programs include Psychology, Natural Resources Conservation, Wildlife Management, Business Administration & Management, and Biology.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$47,626
Graduation Rate
47.5%
Median Debt
$18,000
Average Net Price
$13,171
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.9x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.65x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
5,612
Admission Rate
98.2%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
76.0%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$8,250
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,850
Pell Grant Rate
42.9%
Federal Loan Rate
33.8%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$8,483
Income $30K–$48K
$8,812
Income $48K–$75K
$11,088
Income $110K+
$22,228

Student Demographics

Women
58.7%
White
51.6%
Black
2.5%
Hispanic
28.6%
Asian
3.2%
Two or More Races
7.5%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
57.7%

Accreditations

Programs (55)

Bachelor (43)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Psychology $45,889 153
Natural Resources Conservation $50,915 120
Wildlife Management $47,003 98
Business Administration & Management $60,005 91
Biology $55,707 85
Social Work $57,953 66
Sports & Fitness $55,222 58
Fine Arts $34,812 50
Forestry $79,849 44
Computer Science $74,620 42
English Language & Literature $43,310 40
Zoology $38,495 38
Environmental Engineering $78,225 36
Communications Not reported 33
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other $49,706 32
Liberal Arts & Sciences $42,049 29
Political Science $41,994 28
Geological Sciences $53,371 27
Human Development & Family Studies Not reported 26
Criminology $55,174 26
Ethnic & Gender Studies $43,064 24
Anthropology $41,464 23
Botany $42,743 21
History $42,119 21
Film, Video & Photographic Arts $46,245 20
Journalism $39,178 16
Sociology $48,143 16
Music Not reported 16
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management $50,525 14
Geography Not reported 14
Mathematics Not reported 13
Registered Nursing Not reported 12
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies $40,566 11
Chemistry $50,579 10
Economics $61,175 9
International Studies Not reported 8
Religion Not reported 7
Plant Sciences Not reported 5
Physics Not reported 5
Romance Languages Not reported 4
Philosophy Not reported 4
Drama & Theater Arts Not reported 3
Rhetoric & Composition $41,105 0

Master (10)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Social Work $74,253 54
Natural Resources Conservation $77,785 37
Psychology $79,429 30
Business Administration & Management $45,995 18
Sports & Fitness $72,162 14
Biology Not reported 11
English Language & Literature Not reported 6
Social Sciences Not reported 6
Sociology Not reported 4
Anthropology Not reported 3
Show 2 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Education Master 1
Physical Sciences Bachelor 1

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