Is California State University-Fresno worth it?
California State University-Fresno is a public, four-year institution in Fresno, California (large city). It awarded 5,962 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, psychology and liberal arts and sciences.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$36,356
Median earnings 4 years after
$59,992
Median earnings 10 years after
$61,244
Average net price
$7,000
Completion rate
57%
Completions (2024)
5,962
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
21,605
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $32,257 | $53,438 | 441 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $27,557 | $51,526 | 389 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $25,349 | $58,436 | 272 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $33,050 | $51,788 | 238 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $42,657 | $64,133 | 235 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $96,890 | $111,278 | 225 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $46,555 | $65,200 | 218 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $37,484 | $57,395 | 181 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $26,931 | $54,849 | 164 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $30,378 | $49,407 | 150 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $31,986 | $56,038 | 143 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $27,014 | $50,728 | 115 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $24,425 | $45,819 | 111 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $98,988 | $111,334 | 110 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Bachelor's | $50,100 | $67,731 | 103 |
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 | 708 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 558 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 481 |
| Criminology | Bachelor's | 351 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General | Bachelor's | 302 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 193 |
| Sociology, General | Bachelor's | 155 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 152 |
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | Bachelor's | 150 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 132 |
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Sources: federal figures for California State University-Fresno. 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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