Degree Programs Overview

Shasta College offers 105 degree programs through Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's programs.

A total of 1,417 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023 at Shasta. 609 students completed certificate programs and 797 completed associate programs.

The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at Shasta. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.

Total Number of Programs and Completers By Degree
Total ProgramsOnline ProgramsCompleters
TotalMenWomen
Associate's61NOT OFFERED797244553
Bachelor's1NOT OFFERED11011
At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate29NOT OFFERED20912089
At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate13NOT OFFERED400136264

Programs with Highest Earning After Graduation

The following table lists the best programs with the highest salary after graduation from Shasta College. Note that the average salary and debt is based on 2020 data from College Scorecard.

Associate Programs - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyAverage Salary (2020)Average Loan Debt
YearlyMonthlyYearlyMonthly
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing $85,734$7,145$14,000$148

Popular Programs with Most Completers

Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Shasta College.

At the school, the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2-Years Certificate program has the most completers of 438 and the Fire Science/Fire-fighting Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year program has the second most completers of 198 students.

Field of Study by Degree and Number of Completers

Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.

What is Natural Resources and Conservation program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
AgricultureNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business OperationsNOT OFFERED 16 NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology31 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and ProductionNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
Crop ProductionNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Production Operations (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture OperationsNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Landscaping and GroundskeepingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Plant Protection and Integrated Pest ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Communication and Journalism program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Natural Resources/Conservation1 3 NOT OFFERED
ForestryNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
What is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Speech Communication and RhetoricNOT OFFERED 9 NOT OFFERED
What is Personal and Culinary Services program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Information TechnologyNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1 0 NOT OFFERED
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Engineering program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Cooking and Related Culinary ArtsNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
What is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Pre-EngineeringNOT OFFERED 10 NOT OFFERED
What is Work and Family Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields (other)NOT OFFERED 15 NOT OFFERED
What is English Language and Literature program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences3 20 NOT OFFERED
Human Development and Family StudiesNOT OFFERED 10 NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/Assistant20 33 NOT OFFERED
What is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
English Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 12 NOT OFFERED
English Language and Literature/Letters (other)NOT OFFERED 19 NOT OFFERED
What is Mathematics and Statistics program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies438 30 NOT OFFERED
Humanities/Humanistic StudiesNOT OFFERED 129 NOT OFFERED
What is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
MathematicsNOT OFFERED 9 NOT OFFERED
What is Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Biological and Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED 114 NOT OFFERED
Behavioral SciencesNOT OFFERED 9 NOT OFFERED
What is Philosophy and Religious Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Health and Physical Education/FitnessNOT OFFERED 36 NOT OFFERED
Kinesiology and Exercise ScienceNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
What is Physical Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
PhilosophyNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
What is Psychology program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Geology/Earth ScienceNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Oceanography, Chemical and PhysicalNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
PhysicsNOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED
What is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
PsychologyNOT OFFERED 78 NOT OFFERED
Psychology (other)NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Human Services program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationNOT OFFERED 42 NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting198 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Wildland/Forest Firefighting and InvestigationNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Social SciencesNOT OFFERED 72 NOT OFFERED
GeographyNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Geographic Information Science and Cartography4 1 NOT OFFERED
Geography (other)NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Political Science and GovernmentNOT OFFERED 8 NOT OFFERED
SociologyNOT OFFERED 20 NOT OFFERED
What is Precision Production Trades program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician1 5 NOT OFFERED
What is Transportation and Materials Moving program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder10 4 NOT OFFERED
What is Visual and Performing Arts program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation12 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Graphic Design5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre ArtsNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
Art/Art StudiesNOT OFFERED 11 NOT OFFERED
MusicNOT OFFERED 5 NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 12 11
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary3 4 NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant12 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 16 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 53 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is History program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED 63 NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 74 NOT OFFERED
Retail Management3 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping18 11 NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science5 24 NOT OFFERED
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/Management9 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/Management1 2 NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED
What is History program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED 63 NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 74 NOT OFFERED
Retail Management3 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping18 11 NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science5 24 NOT OFFERED
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/Management9 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/Management1 2 NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED
HistoryNOT OFFERED 9 NOT OFFERED

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