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Section 1: Return on Investment

Students See Rapid Financial Gains

Metric Description
13-Month Payback Period Students recover out-of-pocket expenses within 13 months of completion (Scorecard).
$73,000 Median Earnings (completers in
high-demand fields)		 Students who complete a high-demand CTE program see significant earnings after 12 months (Scorecard).
$18,944 more annual earning potential
compared to HS graduates		 Based on median advertised salaries from and required education (Associate Degree) in local job postings (2025).

Section 2: Affordability

Metric Description
Average Annual Cost $3,743 The average yearly cost to attend Shasta College, minus any grants and scholarships the student receives. This is the cost for instate students. (Scorecard)
$1 million saved on Textbooks Zero-cost textbook program saved students $1 million (Spring 2023–Spring 2025).
$11,095 Less Than CSU Chico Annually  SC students pay over $11k less per year than CSU Chico students when comparing net educational costs after financial aid (Scorecard).
$24,180 Less than Simpson University
Annually 		 SC Student pay over $24k less per year than Simpson Students when comparing net costs after financial aid (Scorecard).

*Scorecard income metrics only include students who received financial aid and are no longer enrolled at any college, and are working at a job that reports to the IRS. Students who received a 4-year degree at another institution after transferring are also excluded. 

*Dollars and associated calculations from the US Dept of Education are illustrations based on real outcomes. These examples do not represent a guarantee as individual circumstances will vary.

Section 3: Student Success

Metric Description
Transfers 893 per year Five-year average number of students transferring to four-year institutions.
Degrees Awarded: 1,647 per Year Five-year average across all associate degree pathways.
Certificates Awarded: 996 per Year Five-year average across all certificate programs.
Licensure Pass Rate: 94.1% Three-year average across state and national licensure exams.
In-Field Employment: 80%  Majority of CTE completers secure employment in or near their field of study (CTEOS)

Section 4: Learning Experience

Metric Description
Average Class Size: 20 Students Typical Spring 2025 class section size, supporting individualized instruction.
Faculty Teaching Excellence: 95% hold
recognized training/certification		 95% of faculty hold specialized certifications/training (ACUE, POCR, @ONE, EMTL/PEAK) in addition to there
college degree and work experience.