California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt's published cost of attendance is $25,170. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $8,483, middle-income families pay around $11,088, and higher-income families pay approximately $22,228.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $25,170 |
| Tuition and Fees | $20,850 |
| Room and Board | $14,118 |
| Books and Supplies | $870 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$11,999 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $13,171 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $8,483 |
| $30–48k | $8,812 |
| $48–75k | $11,088 |
| $75–110k | $15,593 |
| $110k+ | $22,228 |
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt's published cost of attendance is $25,170. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $8,483, middle-income families pay around $11,088, and higher-income families pay approximately $22,228. Azimuth ranks California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt #195 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The affordability rank reflects both the sticker price and the debt load graduates carry, shaped by Cal Poly Humboldt's public-tuition structure and the aid available to students. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $18,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $18,257; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures. For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $51,571, median federal debt of $18,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $203 under standard ten-year repayment. Families should weigh any Parent PLUS obligations against need-based aid and non-loan financing alternatives before borrowing. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $51,571, placing California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt in the 11.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,210 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt in the 63.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt #1149 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution's dominant focus on Natural Resources shapes a graduate cohort that tends to enter fields where earnings are tied closely to regional labor markets and public-sector employment, which is reflected in the overall earnings profile relative to $56,249 at comparable institutions. The program lineup at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is anchored by Natural Resources Conservation and Research, which combines meaningful cohort scale with the strongest aggregate earnings contribution of any program at the institution. Psychology, General is the largest program by graduate count (143 graduates), with four-year median earnings of $45,889, and Azimuth ranks it #223 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions . Natural Resources Conservation and Research (141 graduates, $50,915 median four-year earnings) and Business Administration (110 graduates, $60,005) round out the largest programs by scale, reflecting the institution's concentration in Social Sciences (9% of graduates) and Business (7%). Among the highest-earning programs, Biology, General ($55,707) and Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management ($47,003) offer the strongest early-career salary upside at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, with Azimuth ranking Biology, General #207 and Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management #4 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
