California State University - Chico Rankings by Salary Score™
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Salary and Debt by Major at California State University - Chico
We calculated a Salary Score for each of California State University - Chico's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at California State University - Chico to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for Chico State Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $16,170 | $51,790 | |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $16,250 | $42,680 | |
| Agriculture, General | $16,500 | $48,430 | |
| Animal Sciences | $19,250 | $32,470 | |
| Anthropology | $15,000 | $21,510 | |
| Area Studies | $14,500 | $28,960 | |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | Not Reported | $29,320 | |
| Biology, General | $18,000 | $31,310 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $16,880 | $48,430 | |
| Civil Engineering | $17,000 | $67,850 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $15,890 | $35,160 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $16,000 | $30,230 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $15,000 | $68,220 | |
| Computer Science | $18,500 | $82,440 | |
| Construction Management | $18,530 | $82,440 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $14,500 | $33,590 | |
| Design and Applied Arts | $16,560 | $26,190 | |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $19,000 | $27,400 | |
| Economics | $13,000 | $43,800 | |
| Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $20,700 | $72,610 | |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $21,500 | $63,600 | |
| Engineering, Other | $25,500 | $67,100 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $15,500 | $28,240 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $17,500 | $30,930 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $17,970 | $30,990 | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | Not Reported | $41,570 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $17,500 | $25,190 | |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $19,610 | $36,880 | |
| History | $14,000 | $26,740 | |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $17,500 | $27,250 | |
| Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies | Not Reported | $42,680 | |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $15,650 | $30,410 | |
| Journalism | $20,500 | $37,570 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $16,750 | $26,040 | |
| Mathematics | $21,000 | $48,850 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | $23,000 | $67,180 | |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $20,500 | $37,500 | |
| Music | $19,960 | $24,420 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $19,000 | $31,850 | |
| Nutrition Sciences | $18,700 | $33,990 | |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | $17,250 | $36,780 | |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $17,500 | $29,690 | |
| Plant Sciences | $13,750 | $48,430 | |
| Political Science and Government | $17,630 | $34,700 | |
| Psychology, General | $15,000 | $29,000 | |
| Public Administration | Not Reported | $38,290 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $18,700 | $92,040 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $19,000 | $28,960 | |
| Social Sciences, General | $16,810 | $28,130 | |
| Social Work | $15,500 | $33,380 | |
| Sociology | $15,000 | $32,710 |
Salary Score ™ for Chico State Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | Not Reported | $38,290 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $27,500 | $61,810 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | Not Reported | $47,260 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $30,350 | $65,390 | |
| Education, General | Not Reported | $53,360 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | Not Reported | $41,090 | |
| Nutrition Sciences | Not Reported | $53,610 | |
| Psychology, General | $42,000 | $47,260 | |
| Social Work | $19,580 | $49,610 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | Not Reported | $53,610 |
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At California State University, Chico, I was enrolled in an accelerated Integrated Teacher Core Program where I would earn my Bachelors of Liberal Studies and my teaching credential within four years. Each semester I would take 18 to 21 units on top of field experience work. There were plenty of classes that were able to fit my schedule such as night classes, weekend classes, or online classes. Chico was one of the few universities that offered this program and it was a wonderful experience. There was a core... Read More
California State University, Chico truly became my home away from home. Once I visited campus, I knew that I had found my home for the next four years. Chico State, and more specifically the agriculture department truly has an open door policy, and the professors there are always available for all students, whether it's for academics or just helping students settle into university life. The agriculture classes were hands on learning experiences that taught students practical, hands on skills that helped prepare... Read More