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Computer Engineering at California State University-Fresno

Fresno, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $75,101/yr (-5% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (71% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (167,700 openings/yr)

ROI 45.0x earnings multiple (16.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #7 of 174 Computer Engineering programs Top 5%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Computer Engineering graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$1,353K	$1,257K	$905K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	48.4x	45.0x	32.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	17.9x	16.7x	12.0x
Probability of Field Employment	84%	74%	43%
DegreeOutlook Score	87	86	79

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$27,920

Out-of-state: $75,440 (16.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$25,920

7% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,000

3.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$131,127

75% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $75,101/yr, Computer Engineering graduates from California State University-Fresno land near the $78,694 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

With a 45.0x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

Career paths for Computer Engineering carry above-average AI exposure (71% of tasks). The 33% scenario spread means the difference between optimistic and pessimistic outcomes is substantial.

The median debt load of $24,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

California State University-Fresno ranks #7 among 174 Computer Engineering programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

The $75,101-to-$131,127 earnings arc over five years reflects a 75% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About California State University-Fresno

With 96% of applicants admitted, California State University-Fresno prioritizes broad access, serving a student body of 21,070 in Fresno, CA. Pell Grant recipients make up 56% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Computer hardware engineers $155,020/yr

Database architects $135,980/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 86/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Computer Engineering at California State University-Fresno?

At 86/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Computer Engineering at California State University-Fresno?

The 71% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Is California State University-Fresno one of the best schools for Computer Engineering?

Among 174 Computer Engineering programs, California State University-Fresno's #7 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →