California State University-Chico
Chico, CA · Public · 13,631 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$70K
In-state tuition
$9K
Out-of-state tuition
$22K
Graduation rate
60%
Acceptance rate
93%
Median debt
$11K
Borrowing rate
31%
Earnings (all students)
$55K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | City: Midsize (100k-499k) |
| Region | Northwest |
| ZIP | 95929-0150 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$27K
Federal aid / UG
$7K
Est. net price
$20K
At a glance
| SAT average | — |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | — |
| First-year retention | 82% |
| Undergraduate composition | 41% White · 3% Black · 39% Hispanic · 5% Asian |
| Official website | www.csuchico.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $94K | $17K |
| Computer Science. | $73K | $18K |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $69K | $18K |
| Engineering, Other. | $69K | — |
| Civil Engineering. | $68K | $17K |
| Computer Engineering. | $66K | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $64K | $15K |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | $61K | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $55K | $14K |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | $46K | $17K |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $45K | $13K |
| Plant Sciences. | $44K | $13K |
Compare with similar colleges in — CA
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Fullerton | $8K | 68% | $11K | $69K |
| California State University-Long Beach | $8K | 70% | $12K | $70K |
| San Diego State University | $9K | 78% | $12K | $73K |
| University of California-San Diego | $17K | 86% | $11K | $96K |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $16K | 93% | $12K | $89K |
| University of California-Berkeley | $17K | 94% | $11K | $100K |
| California State University-Northridge | $8K | 57% | $12K | $64K |
| University of California-Davis | $17K | 86% | $11K | $87K |
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