At a glance
Average net price
$12,124
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
48.3%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
7,180
In-state tuition
$1,350
Out-of-state tuition
$11,010
Cost of attendance
$20,192
Median earnings (10y)
$46,047
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- Rural
Programs breakdown
31 program areas reported · Heavily focused on humanities & arts (50% of credentials).
- STEM2%
- Health10%
- Business16%
- Humanities & arts50%
- Social sciences16%
- Trades & services6%
- Liberal arts44.4%~3,188 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Business15.7%~1,126 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~694 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~336 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education3.8%~269 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences3.7%~263 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology3.0%~215 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~126 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Communication1.7%~118 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~113 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Library science1.3%~95 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science1.1%~80 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~72 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~69 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~47 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~42 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Mathematics0.5%~37 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~35 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Agriculture0.5%~35 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Legal0.5%~34 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History0.4%~32 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~30 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- English0.4%~29 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~22 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Architecture0.3%~18 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering0.2%~16 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~6 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~3 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Undergraduate certificate | 2,242 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 2,028 | $31,966 | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 948 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 324 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Associate's | 320 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 286 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 232 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Associate's | 222 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 149 | — | — |
| Economics. | Associate's | 145 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 138 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 135 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Associate's | 100 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 91 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Associate's | 91 | — | — |
| Library and Archives Assisting. | Undergraduate certificate | 87 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 84 | — | $18,958 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 82 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 71 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Associate's | 69 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Associate's | 64 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Associate's | 59 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Associate's | 49 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Associate's | 43 | — | — |
| History. | Associate's | 42 | — | — |
| Social Sciences, General. | Associate's | 41 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Associate's | 39 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | Associate's | 38 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Associate's | 38 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Associate's | 37 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 36 | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology. | Associate's | 32 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Undergraduate certificate | 32 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 32 | — | — |
| Library and Archives Assisting. | Associate's | 31 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 30 | $64,744 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Associate's | 29 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Undergraduate certificate | 26 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 26 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Associate's | 25 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Cuesta College
Cuesta College is a large institution located in San Luis Obispo, California, primarily awarding the certificate. It enrolls roughly 7,180 undergraduate students in a rural setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Business, Health professions.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Cuesta College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $12,124 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $1,350 for in-state students and $11,010 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $20,192 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 48.3%, a average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $46,047 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Cuesta College confers degrees and certificates across 31 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Business, Health professions. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (50% of credentials), social sciences (16% of credentials), business (16% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in San Luis Obispo, California (rural), Cuesta College draws students from across California and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Cuesta College
Q.How much does Cuesta College cost?
The average net price at Cuesta College is $12,124 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $20,192.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Cuesta College?
Cuesta College has a 6-year graduation rate of 48.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Cuesta College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Cuesta College graduate earns $46,047 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Cuesta College?
Published tuition is $1,350 in-state and $11,010 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Cuesta College located?
Cuesta College is located in San Luis Obispo, California (ZIP 93403).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Cuesta College at their official website.