College of the Sequoias
College of the Sequoias (COS) offers hands-on training for various skilled careers, particularly through its Industry & Technology Division and Nursing and Allied Health programs. The Industry & Technology Division emphasizes "learn-by-doing" in fields like Automotive Technology, Construction Technology, Electrician Training, HVAC, Industrial Automation, and Welding Technology, utilizing well-equipped laboratory facilities. COS also provides a robust Registered Nursing program, leading to an Associate of Science Degree, and offers training for other allied health professions such as Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Sterile Processing Technician, and EKG Technician. Additionally, the college's Administration of Justice program prepares students for careers in corrections and law enforcement at local and state levels, with options for direct employment or transfer to a four-year university.
Programs Analyzed
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All Programs at College of the Sequoias
7 trade programs at College of the Sequoias, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score (combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size). Use the “compare” links to see how this school’s programs stack up against others nationally.
| Program | Score | Earnings | Debt |
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Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare nationwide → Compare in CA → |
91 | $98,926/yr | $6,750 |
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Medical Assisting
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Compare nationwide → Compare in CA → |
84 | $57,242/yr | — |
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Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare nationwide → Compare in CA → |
76 | $28,851/yr | — |
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Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare nationwide → Compare in CA → |
61 | $14,205/yr | — |
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Human Development & Family Studies
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Compare nationwide → Compare in CA → |
60 | $18,158/yr | — |
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Psychology
Psychology, General Compare nationwide → Compare in CA → |
55 | $23,008/yr | — |
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Liberal Arts & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare nationwide → Compare in CA → |
53 | $23,856/yr | — |
Reading the table: Score combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size on a 0–100 scale. Earnings = median first-year salary from College Scorecard. Debt = median federal debt at graduation (blank where Scorecard suppresses small samples). 10yr ROI = projected 10-year earnings ÷ in-state tuition. AI Risk reflects task-level AI exposure across mapped occupations. Job Market = annual openings nationwide for connected occupations.
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About This Data
TradeSchoolOutlook analyzes 7 trade and vocational programs at College of the Sequoias using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034).
The TradeSchoolOutlook Score (0–100) combines graduate earnings, return on investment, AI resilience, and job market size. AI Risk reflects task-level exposure for the occupations each program feeds into. Job Market shows the size of the national hiring pool. Programs without published debt figures had small reporting samples that the College Scorecard suppresses for privacy.