Engineering-Related Fields

Bachelor's degree · California State University-Chico · Chico, CA

CIP 15.15

$69,042Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$86,430Median earnings 4 years after
$92,561Median earnings 5 years after
$17,500Median federal debt
15Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Engineering-Related Fields at California State University-Chico earn a median of $69,042 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $89,619 four years after graduating (middle half: $71,039–$110,158). Median debt is $17,500, about 25% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Engineering-Related Fields (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Stanford University
Stanford
$100,788—
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
$73,234$19,250
Art Center College of Design
Pasadena
$66,860$35,636

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Engineering-Related Fields graduates from California State University-Chico make?

The median salary is $69,042 one year after graduation and $92,561 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,500.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.