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Engineering-Related Technologies at California State University-Fresno

Fresno, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
58 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
58
Optimistic
58
Base Case
57
Pessimistic
Earnings $78,518/yr (14% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (35% exposed)
Job Market Medium (22,700 openings/yr)
ROI 25.1x earnings multiple (9.3x out-of-state)
Ranked #1 of 2 Engineering-Related Technologies programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $718K $699K $638K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 25.7x 25.1x 22.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 9.5x 9.3x 8.5x
Probability of Field Employment 55% 51% 42%
DegreeOutlook Score 58 58 57

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 (9.3x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$25,920
7% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $78,518 at California State University-Fresno come in 14% above the national median of $68,765 for Engineering-Related Technologies programs.

The 25.1x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 35% task exposure — and the 11% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

With only 2 programs offering Engineering-Related Technologies nationally, this is a niche field. California State University-Fresno ranks #1 among them.

About California State University-Fresno

California State University-Fresno accepts 96% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, one of the larger campuses at 21,070 students in Fresno, CA. With 56% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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Top Career Paths

Cartographers and photogrammetrists $78,380/yr
Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other $77,390/yr
Surveyors $72,740/yr
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Compare & Explore

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Engineering-Related Technologies at Other Schools

University of Florida ($59,013)

Other Majors at California State University-Fresno

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($96,890) Construction Engineering Technologies ($78,716) Computer Engineering ($75,101) Civil Engineering ($71,093) Mechanical Engineering ($65,938) Plant Sciences ($60,443) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($59,672) Computer Science ($53,566)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does California State University-Fresno's Engineering-Related Technologies program score?
This program scores 58/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Engineering-Related Technologies graduates.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →