California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 38% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 12th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forestry | $52,810 | $79,849 | +36% | #2 of 31 | #6 | $21,000 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $55,589 | $78,225 | -4% | #34 of 46 | #43 | $25,000 |
| Computer Science | $37,153 | $74,620 | -30% | #325 of 349 | #340 | $17,625 |
| Economics | — | $61,175 | -26% | #348 of 368 | #355 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $36,586 | $60,005 | -12% | #797 of 1176 | #1017 | $15,448 |
| Social Work | $35,693 | $57,953 | +12% | #80 of 420 | #245 | $18,250 |
| Biology | $32,760 | $55,707 | -3% | #499 of 841 | #707 | $19,875 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $24,660 | $55,222 | +1% | #248 of 610 | #430 | $19,750 |
| Criminology | $29,123 | $55,174 | -1% | #64 of 113 | #92 | $16,475 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $29,476 | $53,371 | -11% | #114 of 138 | #134 | $19,940 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $29,917 | $50,915 | -7% | #180 of 265 | #236 | $15,000 |
| Chemistry | $33,972 | $50,579 | -22% | #206 of 209 | #207 | $24,000 |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | $29,862 | $50,525 | +7% | #2 of 9 | #7 | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $45,490 | $49,706 | -11% | #157 of 207 | #195 | $15,901 |
| Sociology | $24,501 | $48,143 | -9% | #337 of 462 | #417 | $14,755 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $26,325 | $47,003 | +4% | #12 of 37 | #31 | $21,889 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $19,107 | $46,245 | +6% | #63 of 144 | #94 | $22,100 |
| Psychology | $28,046 | $45,889 | -9% | #759 of 1027 | #966 | $15,000 |
| Plant Sciences | $44,038 | — | — | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | $13,896 | $43,310 | -11% | #444 of 576 | #522 | $16,833 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $30,844 | $43,064 | -17% | #94 of 103 | #99 | $15,000 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | $30,713 | $42,743 | -13% | — | — | — |
| History | $20,972 | $42,119 | -17% | #421 of 459 | #450 | $15,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $27,303 | $42,049 | -21% | #424 of 476 | #463 | $15,993 |
| Political Science and Government | $36,079 | $41,994 | -34% | #562 of 565 | #564 | $18,300 |
| Anthropology | $19,868 | $41,464 | -11% | #146 of 188 | #168 | $17,986 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $34,309 | $41,105 | -15% | #97 of 137 | #125 | $15,750 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $26,224 | $40,566 | -20% | #57 of 63 | #62 | — |
| Journalism | $29,686 | $39,178 | -30% | #184 of 187 | #187 | $20,000 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | $28,565 | $38,495 | -13% | #48 of 52 | #52 | $20,095 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $36,444 | — | — | — | — | $15,693 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $21,052 | $34,812 | -16% | #360 of 423 | #398 | $18,199 |
| Geography and Cartography | $27,355 | — | — | — | — | $15,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $481,524
- Avg rent near campus: $1,729/mo — vs ~$736/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 95503 (3.2% cap, Eureka)
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🏆 Where California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Room | $6,624 | |
| Board | $5,880 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $25,657 | $37,537 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $8,090 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $9,623 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $13,095 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $17,692 |
| $110,001+ | $22,695 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
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Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology