College of the Redwoods

Eureka, CA · Public · Associate degree-granting

A public institution in Eureka, California, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, College of the Redwoods serves students across multiple degree programs. With 3,829 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $36,243 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 29.7%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $8,080, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.49x. The average net price after financial aid is $6,904 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Biological and Physical Sciences, Registered Nursing, Business, and Human Development & Family Studies.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)

$36,243

Graduation Rate

29.7%

Median Debt

$8,080

Average Net Price

$6,904

Earnings-to-Cost Ratio

2.62x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

4.49x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment

3,829

Admission Rate

Not reported

Average SAT

Not reported

Retention Rate

56.2%

Cost

In-State Tuition

$1,198

Out-of-State Tuition

$8,854

Pell Grant Rate

37.8%

Federal Loan Rate

6.1%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K

$5,940

Income $30K–$48K

$6,486

Income $48K–$75K

$8,836

Income $110K+

$13,192

Student Demographics

Women

54.1%

White

49.8%

Black

3.0%

Hispanic

24.0%

Asian

2.8%

Two or More Races

9.9%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)

35.9%

Accreditations

Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA) (Accredited)

Programs (51)

Associate (22)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences	$33,170	281
Biological and Physical Sciences	$42,531	180
Registered Nursing	Not reported	57
Business	Not reported	56
Psychology	Not reported	26
Human Development & Family Studies	Not reported	25
Business Administration & Management	Not reported	25
Public Administration	Not reported	19
Practical Nursing	Not reported	14
Agricultural Business	Not reported	10
Criminal Justice & Corrections	Not reported	8
Computer Systems Networking	Not reported	7
Mathematics	Not reported	6
Physics	Not reported	6
Machinist	Not reported	6
Dental Support Services	Not reported	6
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment	Not reported	5
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair	Not reported	4
Fine Arts	Not reported	4
History	Not reported	4
Sociology	Not reported	3
Carpentry	Not reported	3

Undergraduate Certificate (19)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Human Development & Family Studies	Not reported	35
Computer Systems Networking	Not reported	33
Computer & Information Systems Security	Not reported	28
Criminal Justice & Corrections	Not reported	23
Practical Nursing	Not reported	21
Electrical & Power Transmission	Not reported	20
Accounting	Not reported	18
Machinist	Not reported	16
Dental Support Services	Not reported	14
Carpentry	Not reported	13
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment	Not reported	13
Mental Health Services	Not reported	11
Woodworking	Not reported	10
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians	Not reported	9
Business	Not reported	9
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair	Not reported	8
Design & Applied Arts	Not reported	6
Agricultural Production	Not reported	4
Sports & Fitness	Not reported	4

Show 10 additional programs with limited data

Program	Level	Completers
Forestry	Associate	2
Communications	Associate	2
Sports & Fitness	Associate	2
Anthropology	Associate	2
Registered Nursing	Undergraduate Certificate	2
Business Administration & Management	Undergraduate Certificate	2
English Language & Literature	Associate	1
Liberal Arts & Sciences	Undergraduate Certificate	1
Philosophy	Associate	1
Political Science	Associate	1