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California State University-Chico
Chico, CA · Public · General
California State University-Chico is a public institution in Chico, CA. With a 94% admission rate. Enrolls 13,057 students, offers 53 programs with earnings data, and has a 64% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
94%
SAT Combined (75th)
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Enrollment
13,057
Completion Rate
64%
Cost of Attendance
$25,590
In-State Tuition
$8,064
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,944
Programs
55
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 53 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($26K)
Showing 53 of 53 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $113,181 | $120,599 | $25,590 | 4.4x | |
| 2 | Construction ManagementBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $89,075 | $116,720 | $25,590 | 3.5x | |
| 3 | Construction Engineering TechnologiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $88,648 | — | $25,590 | 3.5x | |
| 4 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $81,021 | $125,103 | $25,590 | 3.2x | |
| 5 | Electrical Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $77,965 | $97,724 | $25,590 | 3.0x | |
| 6 | Engineering, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $74,204 | $95,485 | $25,590 | 2.9x | |
| 7 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $73,297 | $102,703 | $25,590 | 2.9x | |
| 8 | Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $72,350 | $101,629 | $25,590 | 2.8x | |
| 9 | Engineering-Related FieldsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $69,042 | $92,561 | $25,590 | 2.7x | |
| 10 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $60,606 | $80,392 | $25,590 | 2.4x | |
| 11 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,967 | $90,685 | $25,590 | 2.0x | |
| 12 | Microbiological Sciences and ImmunologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,068 | $64,331 | $25,590 | 1.9x | |
| 13 | Agricultural Business and ManagementBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,937 | $67,962 | $25,590 | 1.9x | |
| 14 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,145 | $79,303 | $25,590 | 1.8x | |
| 15 | Public HealthBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,339 | — | $25,590 | 1.8x | |
| 16 | Plant SciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,944 | $70,548 | $25,590 | 1.7x | |
| 17 | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,886 | — | $25,590 | 1.7x | |
| 18 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,893 | $62,565 | $25,590 | 1.6x | |
| 19 | Geography and CartographyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,380 | $72,207 | $25,590 | 1.6x | |
| 20 | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,057 | $56,376 | $25,590 | 1.6x | |
| 21 | International Relations and National Security StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,060 | $51,736 | $25,590 | 1.5x | |
| 22 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,421 | $59,510 | $25,590 | 1.5x | |
| 23 | MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,212 | $62,551 | $25,590 | 1.5x | |
| 24 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,432 | $73,084 | $25,590 | 1.5x | |
| 25 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,120 | $61,481 | $25,590 | 1.5x |
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