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Graduation Rate: 33%
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 College of the Sequoias, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 12% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 60th percentile among certificate-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 College of the Sequoias
Median pay of associate'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $98,926 | $100,810 | +25% | #104 of 962 | #193 | $6,750 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $57,242 | $74,847 | +77% | #3 of 476 | #6 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $14,205 | $48,672 | +-0% | #284 of 547 | #398 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $28,851 | $43,425 | -7% | #308 of 426 | #363 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $23,856 | $41,286 | -6% | #592 of 947 | #820 | — |
| Sociology | — | $38,796 | -12% | #25 of 29 | #25 | — |
| English Language and Literature | — | $35,174 | -3% | #7 of 14 | #7 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $34,551 | -20% | #46 of 53 | #48 | — |
| Psychology | $23,008 | $32,906 | -16% | #91 of 106 | #103 | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $18,158 | $30,334 | -11% | #69 of 93 | #86 | — |
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 College of the Sequoias Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $379,192
- Avg rent near campus: $1,746/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 93230 (4.0% cap, Hanford)
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🏆 Where College of the Sequoias Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,288 | $8,232 |
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology