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College of the Siskiyous
Weed, California · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 800 College Ave, Weed, CA 96094 · Phone: (530) 938-5555 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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College of the Siskiyous is a public trade and career school in Weed, California offering EMT & paramedic training, welding, and LPN/LVN programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
College of the Siskiyous has a 33.1% completion rate, below the California state average of 64.2%, with median graduate debt of $10,750 and median earnings of $39,098 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for College of the Siskiyous; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and 31.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency medical technicians | $38,740 | $46,380 | $59,180 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $44,520 | $58,060 | $70,400 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $64,390 | $79,750 | $93,720 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in California (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 37 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | $65,332 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
College of the Siskiyous is a public community college in Weed, California, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. It participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning students may use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans to help pay for their education. The campus offers six trade and career program families, with the largest enrollments in EMT & paramedic training (48 completers), welding schools (5 completers), and LPN/LVN programs (1 completer).
Federal data shows a completion rate of 33.1%, which is below the California state average of 64.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,750, and median earnings ten years after entry are $39,098. Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Among students enrolled, 31.8% receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus is located in a distant rural setting and serves a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,190 students. The concentration in EMT training and welding suggests programs oriented toward hands-on, licensure- or certification-driven trades rather than long liberal-arts degree paths, which may appeal to career changers seeking shorter, skills-focused training. Prospective students should verify current program lengths, schedules, and costs directly with the school, and can confirm accreditation status and outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
College of the Siskiyous offers six trade and career program families, with the largest programs in EMT & paramedic training, welding, and LPN/LVN training.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students may use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 33.1%, which is below the California state average of 64.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $10,750, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $39,098, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (530) 938-5555 or visit its website for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
College of the Siskiyous is a public institution, which often means lower tuition and eligibility for state and federal support compared to private for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program durations.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link provided by the U.S. Department of Education.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The concentration in EMT training and welding suggests hands-on, certification-focused training, though specific program lengths and schedules for adult learners are not reported here; contact the school to discuss fit.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach College of the Siskiyous at (530) 938-5555 or through its website, https://www.siskiyous.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included in this listing; consult the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across schools.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.