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%
- Liberal arts41.5%~2,544 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Interdisciplinary10.2%~625 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Business8.7%~534 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~431 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Social sciences6.0%~370 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~322 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English4.9%~300 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~212 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~206 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Agriculture1.7%~104 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Psychology1.4%~87 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~68 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science0.8%~47 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering tech0.7%~44 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~42 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~42 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~35 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~25 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics0.3%~18 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering0.3%~16 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~15 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Transportation0.2%~13 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- History0.2%~12 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication0.1%~9 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~1 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 | 845 | — | $9,500 |
| Fire Protection. | Undergraduate certificate | 353 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 270 | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | Associate's | 250 | — | $12,324 |
| Psychology, General. | Associate's | 150 | — | — |
| Social Sciences, General. | Associate's | 149 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 142 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Associate's | 120 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 104 | $78,870 | $15,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Associate's | 90 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Associate's | 77 | — | — |
| Agricultural Mechanization. | Undergraduate certificate | 67 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 65 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 42 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Associate's | 36 | — | — |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. | Associate's | 35 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Associate's | 35 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other. | Associate's | 31 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 31 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate's | 28 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | Associate's | 27 | — | — |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other. | Associate's | 27 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 25 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate's | 23 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Associate's | 22 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Associate's | 21 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 20 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Associate's | 18 | — | — |
| Engineering, General. | Associate's | 18 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations. | Associate's | 16 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Associate's | 16 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 16 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate's | 16 | — | — |
| Behavioral Sciences. | Associate's | 15 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 15 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 15 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Associate's | 14 | — | — |
| Ground Transportation. | Undergraduate certificate | 14 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 14 | — | — |
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.