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Weed, CA · Private University

Is College of the Siskiyous Worth It?

ROI analysis based on real earnings and cost data

Strong ROIRanked #877 of 3,472 schools by ROI

Key Numbers

10-Year Earnings

$39,098

median, 10 years after enrollment

In-State Tuition

$1,444

per year

Out-of-State Tuition

$9,394

per year

Total 4-Year Cost

$37,576

tuition only (4 years)

ROI Ratio

4.16x

earnings ÷ annual tuition

Payback Period

9.2 yrs

years to recoup total cost

Median Debt

$10,750

at graduation

Avg Net Price

$7,241

after aid & scholarships

Earnings vs. Annual Cost

10-year median earnings compared to annual tuition

Median Earnings (10yr)$39,098
Annual Tuition$9,394
National Median Earnings$45,000

College of the Siskiyous graduates earn $5,902 less than the national median of workers with any education level.

What You'd Actually Pay

Average net price after grants and scholarships, by family income

Under $30,000$5,156/yr
$30,000 – $48,000$6,436/yr
$48,000 – $75,000$8,429/yr
$75,000 – $110,000$12,611/yr
Over $110,000$14,448/yr

Source: IPEDS net price data. Actual costs vary based on individual financial circumstances.

The Bottom Line

College of the Siskiyous stands out as a strong financial investment among U.S. colleges. Graduates earn $39,098 10 years after starting, $5,902 below the national median of $45,000. Graduates typically break even on their investment within 9.2 years, a reasonable timeline.

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Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Tuition data from IPEDS. ROI calculations are for informational purposes only and reflect median outcomes.