by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how California State University-Chico stacks up against peers offering engineering.
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California State University-Chico ranks competitively among schools offering engineering. In particular, it placed #171 out of 681 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #33 in California.
In the most recent year for which we have data, California State University-Chico handed out 167 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from California State University-Chico report a median salary of $91,161 a year. This is above $57,793, the median for all majors at California State University-Chico.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at California State University-Chico, engineering graduates take on a median debt of $22,979 in student loans. This is higher than $18,690, the typical median for all majors at California State University-Chico.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,388 | $2,388 |
Find out more about California State University-Chico tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 86% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The largest share of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at California State University-Chico were White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Chico with a bachelor’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| White | 83 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Here are the demographics of the engineering majors at California State University-Chico.
The engineering program at California State University-Chico offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 64 |
| Civil Engineering | 47 |
| Electrical Engineering | 27 |
| Other Engineering | 21 |
| Computer Engineering | 8 |