California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt: programs, outcomes and local jobs

California 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

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Humboldt County, where the college is.

• 13

  open professional jobs

• 1

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 5.6%

  unemployment in Humboldt County

  2026-08 · down 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $61,135

  median household income

  Humboldt County

• 38%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.6% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in psychology, biological sciences, social sciences, which lead to human resources (1 open).

Hiring most: County of Humboldt (2), Eureka City Schools (1), Go Fractional (1), Humboldt-Senior-Resource-Center-1 (1), MCM & Associates (1), Providence Hall (1), Providence Health System-southern California (1), Redwood Coast Montessori (1).

What they hire for: Operations (4), Finance (3), Administration (1), Clinical (1), Executive Leadership (1), Fundraising & development (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.

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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?

13 open professional jobs are listed in Humboldt County, 1 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. County of Humboldt has the most openings.