California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt: programs, outcomes and local jobs
Independent page. Not from or affiliated with California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt.
Student or alum of California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt? See where you stand.
Not sure you match what employers here are hiring for? Get a free read on your fit, the jobs open near you and a plan for the weeks ahead.
Show me jobs near meCalifornia State Polytechnic University-Humboldt at a glance
5,612
students enrolled
82,000
alumni, as the college reports
1,544
degrees and certificates a year
49%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$13,171
average net price a year
Tuition $5,742 in state, $17,622 out of state
$37,382
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$47,626
median earnings, 10 years after entry
87% working
Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Natural resources | 20% | 311 |
| Psychology | 12% | 181 |
| Biological sciences | 10% | 154 |
| Social sciences | 8% | 122 |
| Public administration & social work | 8% | 120 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data science | 1 |
The job market around California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Humboldt County, where the college is.
20
open professional jobs
6
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
5.2%
unemployment in Humboldt County
2026-09 · unchanged from a year earlier
$61,135
median household income
Humboldt County
38%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.4% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in psychology, biological sciences, social sciences, which lead to human resources (2 open).
Hiring most: Albertsons Companies (2), County of Humboldt (2), Safeway (2), Eureka City Schools (1), Humboldt Senior Resource Center (1), Humsenior (1), LPL Financial (1), Partnership HealthPlan of California (1).
What they hire for: Operations (5), Finance (3), Administration (2), Human Resources (2), Executive Leadership (1), Legal (1). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Humboldt County Workforce Development Board.
- EDD WSB Eureka OfficeEureka · 707-441-6530 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Humboldt Workforce CoalitionEureka · 707-445-7745 · Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 5:00p.m. Open during lunch hour
- Humboldt Workforce CoalitionEureka · 707-445-7745 · Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 5:00p.m. Open during lunch hour
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
Similar colleges in California
- Sonoma State UniversityRohnert Park · 5,166 students
- Shasta CollegeRedding · 6,128 students
- California State University-Channel IslandsCamarillo · 5,013 students
- University of Massachusetts GlobalIrvine · 4,491 students
- California State University-Monterey BaySeaside · 6,819 students
- West Los Angeles CollegeCulver City · 7,284 students
Common questions
- How big is California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt?
- California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt enrolls about 5,612 students and is a public 4-year institution in Arcata, California. It awards about 1,544 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt?
- 49% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $37,382 six years after entry and $47,626 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt awarded degrees or certificates in data science (bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt?
- 20 open professional jobs are listed in Humboldt County, 6 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Albertsons Companies has the most openings.
Work in career services or alumni relations at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt?
Claim this page and set up a free workspace for California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt’s alumni and students. Use a work email at the college’s domain.
Claim this pageCalifornia State Polytechnic University-Humboldt website
Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
Layoff notices in Humboldt CountyCalifornia layoff noticesCalifornia rapid response
Link to this page from your site
Free for California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt to use. Paste either into your website.
Applying and hearing nothing back?
Find out where you stand: your odds, the jobs that fit you and a plan for the week ahead. Free. No résumé needed.
Already a member? Log in
Work in career services or alumni relations at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt?
Leave your work email. We'll send how California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt can claim this page for its students and alumni.