Public Community College
Cuesta College
Public Community College in San Luis Obispo, CA. Six-year graduation rate 48%. Median 10-year earnings $46,047.
Verdict Mixed outcomes
Cuesta College · Campus
Median earnings · 10 yr
$46,047
Median debt at grad
$13,750
Mobility score
1.8
% bottom→top quintile
Graduation rate
48.3%
Federal loan default
0%
Graduates earn a median $46,047 a decade after entry. Six-year graduation rate 48%.
Admissions
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Academics
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Financial Aid
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Outcomes
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Programs
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Green Flags
- ✓ Debt-to-income ratio 0.30 — healthy (below the 0.40 threshold)
- ✓ 3-year loan default 0.0% — below national benchmark
Red Flags
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How we evaluate Cuesta College
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