Is California State University-Channel Islands worth it?
California State University-Channel Islands is a public, four-year institution in Camarillo, California (rural area). It awarded 1,780 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in psychology, business administration and management and health services.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$37,645
Median earnings 4 years after
$59,304
Median earnings 10 years after
$62,152
Average net price
$9,849
Completion rate
51%
Completions (2024)
1,780
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
5,013
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $47,581 | $71,183 | 342 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $32,706 | $48,789 | 331 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $34,053 | $58,396 | 179 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $40,109 | $59,332 | 157 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $38,344 | $62,384 | 147 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $36,557 | $56,855 | 139 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $103,484 | $112,691 | 130 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $22,129 | $45,548 | 91 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $59,374 | $100,887 | 60 |
| Education, Other | Bachelor's | $34,646 | $49,106 | 60 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $28,324 | $54,015 | 55 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $24,748 | $53,200 | 49 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | Bachelor's | $31,760 | $67,558 | 43 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $34,799 | $58,306 | 41 |
| Chemistry | Bachelor's | $46,131 | $58,498 | 39 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 324 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 270 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 173 |
| Sociology, General | Bachelor's | 107 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 90 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 79 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 78 |
| Education, Other | Bachelor's | 70 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 68 |
| Art/Art Studies, General | Bachelor's | 60 |
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Sources: federal figures for California State University-Channel Islands. 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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