Is California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt worth it?
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is a public, four-year institution in Arcata, California (small town). It awarded 1,526 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in psychology, biology sciences and business administration and management.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$30,678
Median earnings 4 years after
$51,571
Median earnings 10 years after
$47,626
Average net price
$13,171
Completion rate
49%
Completions (2024)
1,526
Years to pay back
1.0 years
Students (undergrad)
5,612
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | $29,917 | $50,915 | 208 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $28,046 | $45,889 | 185 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $36,586 | $60,005 | 178 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $32,760 | $55,707 | 150 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | Bachelor's | $26,325 | $47,003 | 119 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $24,660 | $55,222 | 83 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | Bachelor's | $55,589 | $78,225 | 80 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $27,303 | $42,049 | 80 |
| Social Work | Master's | $60,219 | $74,253 | 75 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $21,052 | $34,812 | 71 |
| Criminology | Bachelor's | $29,123 | $55,174 | 62 |
| Forestry | Bachelor's | $52,810 | $79,849 | 57 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | Bachelor's | $29,476 | $53,371 | 57 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $37,153 | $74,620 | 50 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | Bachelor's | $28,565 | $38,495 | 49 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 129 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 94 |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | Bachelor's | 88 |
| Environmental Science | Bachelor's | 87 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 78 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | 57 |
| Social Work | Master's | 57 |
| Art/Art Studies, General | Bachelor's | 52 |
| Forestry, General | Bachelor's | 51 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General | Bachelor's | 51 |
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Sources: federal figures for California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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