Is California State University-Sacramento worth it?
California State University-Sacramento is a public, four-year institution in Sacramento, California (large city). It awarded 8,825 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, psychology and health services.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$42,434
Median earnings 4 years after
$64,511
Median earnings 10 years after
$64,876
Average net price
$9,338
Completion rate
56%
Completions (2024)
8,825
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
28,350
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $48,492 | $67,636 | 1,168 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $39,304 | $59,404 | 601 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $38,606 | $62,583 | 580 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $32,603 | $53,237 | 509 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's | $31,950 | $49,847 | 470 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $116,001 | $129,960 | 364 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $60,028 | $92,519 | 319 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $37,290 | $58,280 | 279 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $37,040 | $56,886 | 271 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $31,901 | $59,142 | 246 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $66,462 | $93,878 | 229 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $33,869 | $55,830 | 223 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $37,192 | $61,775 | 222 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $49,312 | $70,290 | 222 |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's | $71,342 | $93,973 | 216 |
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 | 996 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 640 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 631 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 551 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 357 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 350 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 339 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General | Bachelor's | 295 |
| Sociology, General | Bachelor's | 283 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 261 |
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Sources: federal figures for California State University-Sacramento. 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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