Is California State University-Fullerton worth it?
California State University-Fullerton is a public, four-year institution in Fullerton, California (large suburb). It awarded 11,262 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, psychology and computer science.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$39,215
Median earnings 4 years after
$63,753
Median earnings 10 years after
$62,951
Average net price
$6,555
Completion rate
70%
Completions (2024)
11,262
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
38,546
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $48,256 | $71,646 | 2,439 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $34,120 | $58,082 | 867 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $27,965 | $51,661 | 673 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's | $31,857 | $51,261 | 557 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $34,714 | $50,922 | 427 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $34,570 | $57,135 | 399 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $22,839 | $44,365 | 397 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $103,028 | $119,353 | 374 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $23,543 | $51,787 | 333 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $35,563 | $54,244 | 306 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $57,307 | $87,460 | 289 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $65,252 | $86,808 | 223 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's | $24,650 | $48,094 | 202 |
| Social Work | Master's | $64,167 | $81,397 | 164 |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's | $49,897 | $76,482 | 156 |
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 | 2,198 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 1,071 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General | Bachelor's | 613 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 598 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 504 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 449 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 380 |
| Public Health, General | Bachelor's | 344 |
| Sociology, General | Bachelor's | 322 |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | Bachelor's | 290 |
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Sources: federal figures for California State University-Fullerton. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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