Shasta College
Public two-year college in Redding, CA that costs an average of $7,225 a year after financial aid and graduates 24% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$7,225
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
24%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$43,608
PublicMidsize suburb6,128 undergraduates
Cost of Shasta College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $17,519 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $1,199 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $8,927 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $16,632 |
| Books and supplies | $1,090 |
| Average net price after aid | $7,225 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $7,072 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $6,268 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $10,433 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $12,833 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Shasta College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 24% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 100% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $38,130 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $43,608 |
| Rank in California (earnings) | 100th of 125 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $14,750 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $168 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 36% |
| Students with federal loans | 3.2% |
Majors and programs at Shasta College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 21 | — | — |
Certificate programs (34)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection | 482 | $62,997 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 35 | — | — |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 62 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | — | — | — |
| Agriculture | — | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 34 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 3 | — | — |
| Basic Skills and Developmental/Remedial Education | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 19 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 65 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 28 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 7 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 8 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 13 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 8 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 26 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 21 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 13 | — | — |
| Ground Transportation | 23 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 14 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 1 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 110 | — | — |
| Human Services | 65 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,034 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 14 | — | — |
| Plant Sciences | — | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 39 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 40 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 20 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (51)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 111 | $110,101 | $13,125 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 19 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 61 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 10 | — | — |
| Agriculture | — | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 32 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 6 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 3 | — | — |
| Behavioral Sciences | 15 | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 624 | — | $11,750 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 185 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 80 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 214 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 16 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 6 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 4 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 111 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 9 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 4 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 9 | — | — |
| Engineering | 23 | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | 44 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 28 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | 251 | — | — |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 110 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 24 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 4 | — | — |
| Forestry | 8 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 14 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 3 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 2 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 31 | — | — |
| History | 19 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 4 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 111 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,662 | — | $6,639 |
| Mathematics | 24 | — | — |
| Music | 8 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 6 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 2 | — | — |
| Physics | 10 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 13 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 10 | — | — |
| Psychology | 150 | — | — |
| Psychology, Other | — | — | — |
| Social Sciences | 336 | — | — |
| Sociology | 45 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 210 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 17 | — | — |
Similar colleges in California
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard College | Oxnard | $8,720 | — | $46,485 |
| West Valley College | Saratoga | $1,033 | — | $55,251 |
| Mission College | Santa Clara | $4,223 | — | $56,661 |
| Crafton Hills College | Yucaipa | $11,754 | — | $47,391 |
| Monterey Peninsula College | Monterey | $35,126 | — | $49,579 |
| Los Angeles Harbor College | Wilmington | $2,680 | — | $47,368 |
| Laney College | Oakland | $9,315 | — | $42,812 |
| Ohlone College | Fremont | $6,828 | — | $61,853 |
About Shasta College
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Redding, CA |
| Setting | Midsize suburb |
| Undergraduates | 6,128 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 28 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges |
| Website | shastacollege.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Shasta College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $17,519 a year (tuition and fees: $1,199 in-state, $8,927 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $7,225 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $7,072.
How much do Shasta College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $43,608 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 100th of 125 similar colleges in California.
What is Shasta College's graduation rate?
24% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 100% of first-year students return for a second year.