Is California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo worth it?
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a public, four-year institution in San Luis Obispo, California (small suburb). It awarded 5,530 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, mechanical engineering and computer science.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$62,831
Median earnings 4 years after
$90,662
Median earnings 10 years after
$90,768
Average net price
$16,665
Completion rate
86%
Completions (2024)
5,530
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
21,996
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $71,876 | $110,902 | 514 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $83,011 | $106,750 | 235 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $111,141 | $154,784 | 146 |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's | $80,673 | $101,072 | 141 |
| Computer Engineering | Bachelor's | $111,560 | $148,950 | 139 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $35,638 | $69,854 | 129 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's | $90,576 | $125,240 | 124 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | Bachelor's | $85,509 | $107,498 | 104 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Bachelor's | $52,778 | $88,396 | 102 |
| Animal Sciences | Bachelor's | $33,879 | $54,805 | 100 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | Bachelor's | $81,186 | $109,232 | 96 |
| Food Science and Technology | Bachelor's | $52,240 | $75,466 | 88 |
| Construction Management | Bachelor's | $92,785 | $118,331 | 88 |
| Graphic Communications | Bachelor's | $49,029 | $79,432 | 84 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $23,744 | $60,466 | 84 |
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 | 747 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 288 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 219 |
| Animal Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 189 |
| Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology | Bachelor's | 172 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 153 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 152 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other | Bachelor's | 136 |
| Civil Engineering, General | Bachelor's | 126 |
| Construction Management, General | Bachelor's | 126 |
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Sources: federal figures for California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. 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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