by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Cuesta College. It is offered at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 172 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level granted in health professions at Cuesta College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 181 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 71 |
| Certificate | 181 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Cuesta College awarded 181 associate’s degrees in health professions.
Cuesta College is in the top 15% of the country for health professions at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 172 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,288 | $10,948 |
| Fees | $62 | $62 |
Learn more about Cuesta College tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 18% of health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of health professions associate’s degree graduates at Cuesta College are White. About 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cuesta College with a associate’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59 |
| White | 94 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Cuesta College awarded 125 associate’s completions in health services/allied health/health sciences, general recently — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
Cuesta College conferred 16 associate’s degrees in psychiatric/mental health services technician recently — 81% to women and 19% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (44%).
Cuesta College granted 15 associate’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 87% to women and 13% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (73%).
Cuesta College awarded 11 associate’s completions in substance abuse/addiction counseling in the most recent reporting year — 64% to women and 36% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (45%).
Cuesta College awarded 8 associate’s degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) in the most recent reporting year — 25% to women and 75% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).
Cuesta College granted 5 associate’s degrees in licensed practical/vocational nurse training recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (40%).
Cuesta College conferred 1 associate’s degree in medical/clinical assistant recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Cuesta College handed out 71 undergraduate certificate degrees in health professions.
Cuesta College is not yet ranked for health professions at the undergraduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 39% of health professions undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of health professions undergraduate certificate degree graduates at Cuesta College are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cuesta College with a undergraduate certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Cuesta College conferred 58 undergraduate certificate completions in psychiatric/mental health services technician in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (55%).
Cuesta College granted 11 undergraduate certificate degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) recently — 45% to women and 55% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (45%).
Cuesta College granted 2 undergraduate certificate completions in licensed practical/vocational nurse training in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Cuesta College awarded 181 certificate degrees in health professions.
Cuesta College has not been ranked for health professions at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 49% of health professions certificate degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The majority of health professions certificate degree graduates at Cuesta College are White. Approximately 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cuesta College with a certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61 |
| White | 100 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Cuesta College granted 94 certificate degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) in the most recent reporting year — 26% to women and 74% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
Cuesta College conferred 65 certificate completions in phlebotomy technician/phlebotomist in the most recent reporting year — 83% to women and 17% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (46%).
Cuesta College conferred 22 certificate degrees in substance abuse/addiction counseling in the most recent reporting year — 64% to women and 36% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (45%).
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