Is California State University-Chico worth it?
California State University-Chico is a public, four-year institution in Chico, California (midsize city). It awarded 3,706 degrees in 2024, most often in business administration and management, psychology and liberal arts and sciences.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$42,772
Median earnings 4 years after
$65,228
Median earnings 10 years after
$64,172
Average net price
$14,480
Completion rate
63%
Completions (2024)
3,706
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
13,631
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $46,145 | $72,651 | 657 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $31,827 | $52,621 | 341 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $36,045 | $58,464 | 210 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $38,421 | $58,391 | 201 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $36,992 | $52,323 | 162 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $113,181 | $117,543 | 155 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $73,297 | $93,555 | 115 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $60,606 | $85,612 | 112 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $40,057 | $69,303 | 110 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | Bachelor's | $33,920 | $59,765 | 109 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's | $30,441 | $41,993 | 101 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $49,967 | $91,059 | 94 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $27,196 | $55,008 | 90 |
| Animal Sciences | Bachelor's | $33,387 | $48,474 | 87 |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's | $27,573 | $44,629 | 82 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 460 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 259 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 198 |
| Sociology, General | Bachelor's | 164 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 118 |
| Public Health, General | Bachelor's | 113 |
| Social Work | Master's | 108 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 108 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | Bachelor's | 105 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 94 |
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Sources: federal figures for California State University-Chico. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page