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College of the Siskiyous

Weed, California · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 1,190 students · WeldingMachining & CNCPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr
$11,120
cheaper than 33% of comparable schools
Completion rate
17.1%
Median debt at completion
$10,750
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$39,098
earns ~$3,516 per $1k of yearly net price

About

College of the Siskiyous is a public school in Weed, CA, offering associate degrees and certificates primarily in healthcare and skilled trades. With 1,190 students, the school provides affordable training options for adults seeking entry-level careers.

What to know

The average annual net price is reported at $11,120, while the median student debt at completion is $10,750, meaning most graduates owe less than one year of net costs. The school's completion rate is reported at 17.1%, a figure that likely understates success by excluding students who transfer to other institutions. Typical earnings for graduates in registered nursing 10 years after entry are reported at $39,098.

Net price is 45% above the California median ($7,653) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 2% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsassociate degree$65,332
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 44 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$68,858
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchassociate degreenot reported
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesassociate degreenot reported
Communication and Media Studiesassociate degreenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Computer Scienceassociate degreenot reported
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsassociate degreenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
English Language and Literature, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degreenot reported
Biology, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Mathematicsassociate degreenot reported
Biological and Physical Sciencesassociate degreenot reported
Behavioral Sciencesassociate degreenot reported
Natural Sciencesassociate degreenot reported
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessundergraduate certificatenot reported
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessassociate degreenot reported
Leisure and Recreational Activitiesassociate degreenot reported
Philosophyassociate degreenot reported
Physical Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Chemistryassociate degreenot reported
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesassociate degreenot reported
Physicsassociate degreenot reported
Psychology, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Fire Protectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Fire Protectionassociate degreenot reported
Human Services, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Services, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Social Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Sociologyassociate degreenot reported
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftundergraduate certificatenot reported
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftassociate degreenot reported
Fine and Studio Artsassociate degreenot reported
Musicassociate degreenot reported
Business/Commerce, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Historyassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs and credential levels are offered?
The school offers associate degrees and undergraduate certificates in Practical Nursing, Precision Metal Working, Allied Health, Registered Nursing, and Natural Resources Conservation.
How much do graduates of the Registered Nursing program typically earn?
Median earnings 2 years after completion for Registered Nursing graduates are reported at $68,858.
Is College of the Siskiyous a public or private school?
It is a public school located in Weed, CA.
What is the completion rate and what should I know about it?
The reported completion rate is 17.1%. This number is low but does not mean the school fails; it often undercounts students who transfer out to complete their degrees elsewhere.
How does student debt compare to the cost of training?
The median debt at completion ($10,750) is slightly lower than the average annual net price ($11,120), so graduates typically owe less than the cost of one year of attendance after aid.

Other options in California

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Allan Hancock CollegeSanta Maria$5,38325.7%$42,786
American River CollegeSacramento$7,99924.6%$40,162
Antelope Valley Community College DistrictLancaster$3,86029.1%$36,526
Bakersfield CollegeBakersfield$14,62125.9%$37,291
Barstow Community CollegeBarstow$12,77319.5%$35,104
Butte CollegeOroville$5,52036.3%$41,810
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 123484. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.