College of the Siskiyous

College of the Siskiyous is a public two-year institution located in Weed, California, in a distant rural setting near the Oregon border. It enrolls 2,325 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 34.00 out of 100. The college reports a completion rate of 30% (IPEDS 2023) and a retention rate of 57% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers career and technical programs in healthcare and skilled trades. Health programs include Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), available at both certificate levels. Trade programs include Welding Technology/Welder, also offered at multiple certificate levels, providing flexible entry points for students at different stages of their training.

Located in Siskiyou County in far northern California, College of the Siskiyous serves a rural population with limited access to postsecondary education. Its programs in nursing, emergency medical services, and welding address workforce needs in a region where these skills are in consistent demand.