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California State University-Channel Islands

Camarillo, CA csuci.edu 5,230 students

California State University Channel Islands occupies a unique location on the Central Coast, nestled between the Oxnard Plain and the Santa Monica Mountains. As a Hispanic-serving institution, CSUCI cultivates a diverse and inclusive student body. The university distinguishes itself with a scientific research station on nearby Santa Rosa Island, providing unique opportunities for hands-on learning. Students can choose from a focused selection of bachelor's and master's programs, along with teaching credentials.

Programs
22
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$39,315
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$6,817
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $18,697/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. CSU Channel Islands's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 47% of students receive Pell Grants; 26% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $7,077 $28,308
$30K – $48K $7,350 $29,400
$48K – $75K $9,293 $37,172
$75K – $110K $15,043 $60,172
$110K+ $20,871 $83,484
Sticker price (no aid) $6,817 $27,268
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at CSU Channel Islands

22 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →
91
$103,484/yr High 39.7x
Computer Science Compare across schools →
85
$59,374/yr Very High 43.0x
Information Sciences Compare across schools →
79
$45,552/yr Very High 32.9x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
74
$47,581/yr High 23.3x
Economics Compare across schools →
72
$57,440/yr Very High 19.6x
Natural Resources Management and Policy Compare across schools →
59
$31,760/yr High 24.6x
Chemistry Compare across schools →
58
$46,131/yr High 15.9x
Biology Compare across schools →
58
$38,344/yr High 24.4x
Political Science Compare across schools →
55
$34,799/yr Very High 20.4x
Sociology Compare across schools →
53
$36,557/yr High 20.6x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
52
$40,109/yr High 19.6x
Psychology Compare across schools →
46
$32,706/yr High 17.3x
Anthropology Compare across schools →
45
$26,502/yr High 19.4x
History Compare across schools →
45
$24,134/yr High 18.8x
Romance Languages Compare across schools →
41
$30,502/yr Very High 17.5x
Mathematics Compare across schools →
38
$34,118/yr Very High 11.5x
Fine Arts Compare across schools →
37
$22,129/yr Moderate 16.0x
Education Studies Compare across schools →
33
$34,646/yr High 13.9x
Health Sciences Compare across schools →
33
$34,053/yr High 11.5x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research Compare across schools →
33
$31,938/yr High 10.7x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Compare across schools →
33
$28,324/yr Low 17.4x
English Compare across schools →
32
$24,748/yr Very High 15.3x