College of the Sequoias
Visalia, CA · Public · Associate degree-granting
Located in Visalia, California, College of the Sequoias is a public institution, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. With 11,562 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $39,092 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 35.7%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $4,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 8.69x. The average net price after financial aid is $480 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Human Development & Family Studies, Psychology, Business Administration & Management, and Criminal Justice & Corrections.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$39,092
Graduation Rate
35.7%
Median Debt
$4,500
Average Net Price
$480
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
40.72x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
8.69x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
11,562
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
70.8%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$1,394
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,038
Pell Grant Rate
35.4%
Federal Loan Rate
0.8%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$0 (net grant surplus of $537)
Income $30K–$48K
$57
Income $48K–$75K
$1,492
Income $110K+
$6,886
Student Demographics
Women
56.2%
White
17.3%
Black
1.9%
Hispanic
72.9%
Asian
3.4%
Two or More Races
2.8%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
44.2%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
Programs (87)
Associate (50)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $41,286 | 619 |
| Psychology | $32,906 | 123 |
| Business Administration & Management | $48,672 | 96 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $43,425 | 93 |
| Registered Nursing | $100,810 | 86 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Not reported | 70 |
| Sociology | $38,796 | 56 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | $30,334 | 51 |
| Special Education | Not reported | 48 |
| Agricultural Production | Not reported | 32 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 29 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 25 |
| History | Not reported | 25 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $74,847 | 24 |
| Biology | Not reported | 22 |
| English Language & Literature | $35,174 | 21 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 18 |
| Business | Not reported | 18 |
| American Sign Language | Not reported | 16 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 16 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 15 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 14 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 14 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 14 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 13 |
| Communications | $34,551 | 12 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 10 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 10 |
| Agricultural Business | Not reported | 9 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 9 |
| Apparel and Textiles | Not reported | 9 |
| Physics | Not reported | 9 |
| Anthropology | Not reported | 9 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 9 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 8 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 7 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | Not reported | 7 |
| Dance | Not reported | 7 |
| Philosophy | Not reported | 6 |
| Economics | Not reported | 6 |
| Journalism | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 5 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 5 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 5 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Not reported | 5 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 4 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
| Foods, Nutrition & Wellness | Not reported | 3 |
| Music | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (25)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 251 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 81 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 73 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 68 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 62 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 53 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 42 |
| Agricultural Production | Not reported | 31 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 24 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 23 |
| Apparel and Textiles | Not reported | 22 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 19 |
| Communications | Not reported | 14 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 14 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 12 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 10 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 10 |
| Architectural Technology | Not reported | 8 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 5 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 5 |
| Agricultural Business | Not reported | 3 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 3 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Not reported | 3 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 3 |
Show 12 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Horticulture | Associate | 2 |
| Architectural Technology | Associate | 2 |
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Associate | 2 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate | 2 |
| Special Education | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Associate | 2 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Associate | 2 |
| Food Science & Technology | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 1 |
| Physical Sciences | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's English Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Psychology Programs in California
- Highest Earning Associate's English Programs in California
- Highest Earning Associate's Social Sciences Programs in California
- Highest Earning Associate's Communications Programs in California
- Highest Earning Associate's Family & Consumer Sciences Programs in California
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in California
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs in California
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Social Sciences Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's History Programs
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