Shasta College

Redding, California · Public, 4-year

At a glance

Average net price

$2,878

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

23.3%

Admission rate

Not available

Undergrad size

6,128

In-state tuition

$1,197

Out-of-state tuition

$8,853

Cost of attendance

$13,915

Median earnings (10y)

$39,269

Admissions

SAT average
Not available
ACT midpoint
Not available
Retention
100.0%
Locale
Suburb

Programs breakdown

26 program areas reported · Heavily focused on humanities & arts (58% of credentials).

  • STEM3%
  • Health3%
  • Business9%
  • Humanities & arts58%
  • Social sciences14%
  • Trades & services14%

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.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Undergraduate certificate845$9,500
Fire Protection.Undergraduate certificate353
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Associate's270
Biological and Physical Sciences.Associate's250$12,324
Psychology, General.Associate's150
Social Sciences, General.Associate's149
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Associate's142
Business/Commerce, General.Associate's120
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Associate's104$78,870$15,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.Associate's90
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Associate's77
Agricultural Mechanization.Undergraduate certificate67
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Associate's65
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Undergraduate certificate42
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.Associate's36
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.Associate's35
Sociology.Associate's35
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other.Associate's31
Accounting and Related Services.Undergraduate certificate31
Accounting and Related Services.Associate's28
Agricultural Business and Management.Associate's27
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other.Associate's27
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Undergraduate certificate25
Health and Medical Administrative Services.Associate's23
English Language and Literature, General.Associate's22
Fine and Studio Arts.Associate's21
Health and Medical Administrative Services.Bachelor's21
Precision Metal Working.Undergraduate certificate20
Communication and Media Studies.Associate's18
Engineering, General.Associate's18
Agricultural Production Operations.Associate's16
Political Science and Government.Associate's16
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.Associate's16
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Associate's16
Behavioral Sciences.Associate's15
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.Undergraduate certificate15
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.Undergraduate certificate15
Mathematics.Associate's14
Ground Transportation.Undergraduate certificate14
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.Undergraduate certificate14

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 Shasta College

Shasta College is a large institution located in Redding, California, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 6,128 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Interdisciplinary, Business.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at Shasta College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $2,878 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $1,197 for in-state students and $8,853 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $13,915 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 23.3%, a below-average completion outcome. 100.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $39,269 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

Shasta College confers degrees and certificates across 26 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Interdisciplinary, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (58% of credentials), trades & services (14% of credentials), social sciences (14% 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 Redding, California (suburb), Shasta 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 Shasta College

Q.How much does Shasta College cost?

The average net price at Shasta College is $2,878 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $13,915.

Q.What is the graduation rate at Shasta College?

Shasta College has a 6-year graduation rate of 23.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How much do Shasta College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Shasta College graduate earns $39,269 per year.

Q.What is tuition at Shasta College?

Published tuition is $1,197 in-state and $8,853 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is Shasta College located?

Shasta College is located in Redding, California (ZIP 96003).

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 Shasta College at their official website.