California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Arcata, CA · Public · Visit Website

Cal Poly Humboldt's main campus sits on a hillside bordering a redwood forest, offering views of Arcata, Humboldt Bay, and the Pacific Ocean. The university's location in a small coastal town provides access to the natural beauty of Northern California. Known for its strong programs in natural resources and sciences, Humboldt has a student body drawn to environmental and social issues. As a Hispanic-serving institution, the university aims to support a diverse student population.

Programs Analyzed
31
Avg Grad Earnings
$30,739/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
38/100
Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$7,913/yr
Out-of-state: $19,793/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 46% of students receive Pell Grants and 37% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $8,090 $32,360 9.5x
$30K – $48K $9,623 $38,492 8.0x
$48K – $75K $13,095 $52,380 5.9x
$75K – $110K $17,692 $70,768 4.3x
$110K+ $22,695 $90,780 3.4x
Sticker price (no aid) $7,913 $31,652 9.7x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

31 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program DW Score Earnings AI Risk ROI
Environmental Health Engineering
Compare across schools
67 $55,589/yr Very High 24.6x
Business Administration
Compare across schools
63 $36,586/yr High 17.6x
Forestry
Compare across schools
57 $52,810/yr Moderate 19.1x
Political Science and Government
Compare across schools
53 $36,079/yr Very High 16.2x
Plant Sciences
Compare across schools
52 $44,038/yr High 15.0x
Social Work
Compare across schools
50 $35,693/yr Moderate 17.1x
Computer Science
Compare across schools
49 $37,153/yr Very High 10.7x
Biology, General
Compare across schools
43 $32,760/yr High 15.0x
Criminology
Compare across schools
43 $29,123/yr High 14.3x
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Compare across schools
42 $34,309/yr Very High 15.6x
Chemistry
Compare across schools
42 $33,972/yr High 9.7x
Romance Languages & Literatures
Compare across schools
39 $36,444/yr Very High 10.5x
Geography and Cartography
Compare across schools
39 $27,355/yr High 14.8x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Compare across schools
39 $24,660/yr Moderate 14.5x
Sociology
Compare across schools
38 $24,501/yr High 15.4x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Compare across schools
37 $29,917/yr High 15.1x
Botany/Plant Biology
Compare across schools
36 $30,713/yr High 15.5x
Psychology, General
Compare across schools
36 $28,046/yr High 12.9x
History
Compare across schools
35 $20,972/yr High 12.5x
Anthropology
Compare across schools
34 $19,868/yr High 13.7x
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
Compare across schools
31 $29,862/yr Low 13.8x
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Compare across schools
31 $29,476/yr High 14.4x
Ethnic & Cultural Minority
Compare across schools
28 $30,844/yr Very High 8.7x
Fine and Studio Arts
Compare across schools
28 $21,052/yr Moderate 10.2x
Journalism
Compare across schools
27 $29,686/yr Very High 10.6x
Zoology/Animal Biology
Compare across schools
25 $28,565/yr High 10.7x
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Compare across schools
24 $26,325/yr High 12.0x
English Language and Literature, General
Compare across schools
24 $13,896/yr Very High 11.0x
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Compare across schools
23 $27,303/yr Low 11.0x
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Compare across schools
23 $26,224/yr Very High 7.3x
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Compare across schools
21 $19,107/yr High 5.0x
Compare any program at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt with another school. Use the comparison tool →
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →