California State University-San Bernardino

San Bernardino, CA · Public · offers Graduate degrees

Midsize city

94%Acceptance rate
$4,564Average net price / year
55%Graduation rate
$59,977Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$14,715Median debt at graduation
15,023Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$8,093
Out-of-state tuition
$20,693
Total cost of attendance
$17,427
Room & board
$15,002
Books & supplies
$886
Average net price
$4,564

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$2,681
$30–48k
$2,680
$48–75k
$4,735
$75–110k
$7,745
$110k+
$14,316

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
93.7%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
55%
First-year retention
80%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$43,149
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$59,977
Median debt (graduates)
$14,715
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
58%
Students with federal loans
24%

Programs: what graduates earn

62 of 115 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing161$93,142$17,963
Physics16$57,114—
Computer Engineering45$49,043$18,214
Computer Science107$45,846$16,906
Human Resources Management and Services—$45,144$12,511
Computer and Information Sciences, General160$42,180$16,835
Finance and Financial Management Services—$41,467$12,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations776$40,817$12,604
Accounting and Related Services—$40,688$14,391
Chemistry45$40,402$16,276
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology—$40,316$11,158
Social Work54$39,145$11,000
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations—$37,818$19,998
Economics12$37,679$17,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services—$37,007$16,100
Public Administration—$36,969$12,904
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General60$36,494$17,609
Criminal Justice and Corrections319$35,029$15,000
Marketing—$34,293$12,671
Communication and Media Studies164$32,408$15,135
Biology, General150$31,381$15,391
International Business—$31,064—
Political Science and Government63$30,291$16,577
Sociology332$30,126$12,613
Mathematics85$29,219$15,108
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness192$29,143$15,000
Psychology, General567$28,189$12,500
Music15$27,724—
Research and Experimental Psychology—$26,697$18,125
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services0$25,659$16,212
Anthropology19$25,354$12,700
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods—$25,177$12,633
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities194$24,979$14,931
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services—$24,961—
Design and Applied Arts39$24,604$15,669
History103$24,077$13,141
English Language and Literature, General126$23,250$14,437
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies—$20,726$16,254
Social Sciences, General19$18,893—
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics40$18,490$10,935
Fine and Studio Arts82$14,447$15,469
Natural Resources Conservation and Research22$38,677—
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services171$53,086—
Public Health84$65,961—
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology—$56,277—
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft32$40,118—

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Educational Administration and Supervision15$117,527$77,272

Students

Undergraduates
15,023
Graduate students
3,551
Part-time
17%
Women / men
61% / 39%
White
9%
Hispanic
73%
Black
6%
Asian
6%
International
1%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
22:1
Avg faculty salary
$107,892 / year
Full-time faculty
49%
Accreditor
Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
Website
www.csusb.edu
Also known as
Cal State San Bernardino

Most popular fields

  • Communication & Journalism – 3% of degrees
  • Computer & Information Sciences – 8% of degrees
  • Family & Consumer Sciences – 5% of degrees
  • Liberal Arts & General Studies – 7% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 4% of degrees
  • Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 6% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at California State University-San Bernardino?

93.7% of applicants were admitted.

How much does California State University-San Bernardino cost?

The average net price after grants is $4,564 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $8,093 and the full cost of attendance is $17,427.

How much do California State University-San Bernardino graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $59,977 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

55% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Other colleges in San Bernardino

CollegeNet priceAcceptanceGraduationEarnings
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA · Public · 12,234 students
$18,943—28%$39,676
Summit College
San Bernardino, CA · Private for-profit · 989 students
$29,926—62%$40,187
Concorde Career College-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA · Private for-profit · 222 students
$26,02998%76%$39,993
San Bernardino Beauty College
San Bernardino, CA · Private for-profit · 82 students
$29,459—75%—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.