Cuesta College Online Vocational Programs

Cuesta College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $11,000 in average over all programs at Cuesta College.
The school offers total 64 vocational programs and 2 programs are offered through distance learning.
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Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

2 career program are offered via distance learning (online classes) where Cuesta College has total 64 vocational programs for Less than 12 Weeks Certificate, and Less than 1 Year Certificate, and 2 Years Certificate, and 4 Years Certificate program.
The following table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 4,088 students have completed their vocational programs at Cuesta College.
Offered Vocational Programs at Cuesta College
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate81219
Less than 1 Year Certificate3611,613
2 Years Certificate1802,198
4 Years Certificate2058
Total6424,088

Programs by Award Level

Cuesta College offers 64 programs through Less than 12 Weeks Certificate, and Less than 1 Year Certificate, and 2 Years Certificate, and 4 Years Certificate The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 4,088 students have completed their studies.
  • 219 students have earned/completed Less than 12 Weeks Certificate program.
  • 1,613 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 2,198 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 58 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 7 completers-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design7-
Library Science [+] (1 completers) 50 completers-
Library and Archives Assisting50-
Precision Production Trades [+] 28 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder28-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 121 completers-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)22-
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist78-
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide21-
Business [+] 10 completers-
Business Administration and Management10-
Total219
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism [+] 0 completers-
Journalism0-
Communications Technologies [+] 24 completers-
Recording Arts Technology/Technician24-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 42 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences2-
Information Technology6-
Computer Programming/Programmer4-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance20-
Computer Support Specialist10-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 4 completers-
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts4-
Education [+] 285 completers-
Education284-
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs1-
Work and Family Studies [+] 236 completers-
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies1-
Human Development and Family Studies2-
Child Care Provider/Assistant233-
Library Science [+] (1 completers) 22 completers-
Library and Archives Assisting22-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 5 completers-
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management1-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science2-
Physical Fitness Technician2-
Social Sciences [+] 8 completers-
Geographic Information Science and Cartography8-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 35 completers-
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair25-
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician3-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician7-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 8 completers-
Graphic Design4-
Photography1-
Sculpture0-
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics1-
Music2-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 195 completers-
Medical/Clinical Assistant57-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)113-
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling25-
Business [+] 744 completers-
Business/Commerce638-
Business Administration and Management41-
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce7-
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping46-
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science1-
Small Business Administration/Management11-
Total1,613
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance0-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 0 completers-
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts0-
Work and Family Studies [+] 38 completers-
Child Care and Support Services Management4-
Child Care Provider/Assistant34-
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management0-
Legal Studies [+] 11 completers-
Legal Assistant/Paralegal11-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 2,084 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies2,084-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 0 completers-
Health and Physical Education/Fitness0-
Construction Trades [+] 9 completers-
Electrician7-
Building Construction Technology2-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 9 completers-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician9-
Precision Production Trades [+] 12 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder12-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 7 completers-
Fashion/Apparel Design0-
Interior Design0-
Music7-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 28 completers-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)0-
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training28-
Business [+] 0 completers-
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science0-
Total2,198
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 58 completers-
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician58-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse0-
Total58

Online Student Population at Cuesta College

4,999 students (51.74% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 2,248 students (23.27% of total students) are enrolled some online courses.
The fowlling table summarizes the online student population for Cuesta College.
Distance Learning Student Population at Cuesta College
Number of Students
Total9,661
Enrolled Online Exclusively4,999
Enrolled Some Online Courses2,248
Not in Online Courses2,414

Directory and Accreditation Information

Cuesta College is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (1/1/1968 - Current).

Highway 1, San Luis Obispo, CA
805-546-3100

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