California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA · Public · Visit Website
Fresno State's campus is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The university stands out with its agricultural ties, featuring both raisin and wine grape vineyards, along with a commercial winery. Students can engage in diverse activities, from equestrian sports with on-campus horse housing to exploring the large Student Recreation Center. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, Fresno State reflects the cultural richness of the region.
Programs Analyzed
50
Avg Grad Earnings
$38,357/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
52/100
Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$6,980/yr
Out-of-state: $18,860/yr
Financial Aid & Net Price
What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 56% of students receive Pell Grants and 20% take federal loans.
| Family Income | Avg Net Price/yr | 4-Year Net Cost | Net-Price ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $4,447 | $17,788 | 21.6x |
| $30K – $48K | $4,858 | $19,432 | 19.7x |
| $48K – $75K | $7,220 | $28,880 | 13.3x |
| $75K – $110K | $11,299 | $45,196 | 8.5x |
| $110K+ | $16,580 | $66,320 | 5.8x |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $6,980 | $27,920 | 13.7x |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
All Programs at California State University-Fresno
50 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Program | DW Score | Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Compare across schools |
91 | $96,890/yr | High | 39.6x |
| Computer Engineering Compare across schools |
86 | $75,101/yr | Very High | 46.0x |
| Computer Science Compare across schools |
82 | $53,566/yr | Very High | 31.6x |
| Civil Engineering Compare across schools |
76 | $71,093/yr | High | 32.4x |
| Accounting Compare across schools |
75 | $46,555/yr | Very High | 23.2x |
| Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools |
74 | $65,938/yr | Very High | 33.9x |
| Electrical Engineering Compare across schools |
73 | $59,672/yr | Very High | 37.1x |
| Finance Compare across schools |
73 | $41,970/yr | Very High | 24.9x |
| Construction Engineering Technologies Compare across schools |
72 | $78,716/yr | Very High | 36.7x |
| Agricultural Business Compare across schools |
72 | $50,100/yr | High | 24.0x |
| Business Administration Compare across schools |
71 | $42,657/yr | High | 22.5x |
| Computer Science Compare across schools |
70 | $39,954/yr | Very High | 27.9x |
| Plant Sciences Compare across schools |
68 | $60,443/yr | High | 27.2x |
| Human Resources Compare across schools |
66 | $43,848/yr | High | 22.7x |
| International Business Compare across schools |
65 | $40,568/yr | Very High | 19.7x |
| Food Science and Technology Compare across schools |
64 | $45,796/yr | Moderate | 21.6x |
| Marketing Compare across schools |
60 | $37,484/yr | Very High | 21.9x |
| Industrial Production Technology Compare across schools |
59 | $42,807/yr | Moderate | 24.5x |
| Criminal Justice Compare across schools |
59 | $32,257/yr | Moderate | 19.2x |
| Engineering-Related Technologies Compare across schools |
58 | $78,518/yr | Moderate | 27.1x |
| Allied Health Professions Compare across schools |
55 | $34,810/yr | Moderate | 23.1x |
| Animal Sciences Compare across schools |
54 | $40,311/yr | High | 20.0x |
| Subject-Area Teaching Compare across schools |
54 | $27,211/yr | High | 20.4x |
| Health Sciences Compare across schools |
50 | $43,134/yr | High | 18.8x |
| Public Health Compare across schools |
47 | $34,948/yr | High | 15.5x |
| Health & Physical Education Compare across schools |
47 | $26,931/yr | Moderate | 19.6x |
| Social Work Compare across schools |
44 | $31,986/yr | Moderate | 17.8x |
| Mental Health Services Compare across schools |
44 | $27,228/yr | Moderate | 16.6x |
| Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools |
43 | $33,050/yr | High | 16.6x |
| Psychology Compare across schools |
43 | $27,557/yr | High | 18.2x |
| Teacher Education Compare across schools |
43 | $24,425/yr | High | 14.2x |
| Criminology Compare across schools |
42 | $31,224/yr | High | 14.1x |
| Biology Compare across schools |
42 | $27,014/yr | High | 18.4x |
| Political Science Compare across schools |
42 | $21,674/yr | Very High | 17.7x |
| Chemistry Compare across schools |
42 | $18,896/yr | High | 17.1x |
| History Compare across schools |
41 | $21,642/yr | High | 16.4x |
| Sociology Compare across schools |
40 | $30,378/yr | High | 15.3x |
| Communication Disorders Compare across schools |
39 | $22,463/yr | High | 21.3x |
| Family & Consumer Sciences Compare across schools |
37 | $32,634/yr | High | 14.9x |
| Romance Languages Compare across schools |
37 | $20,070/yr | Very High | 19.1x |
| Parks & Recreation Compare across schools |
35 | $32,697/yr | Very High | 15.5x |
| Design Compare across schools |
35 | $23,160/yr | High | 15.6x |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities Compare across schools |
34 | $25,349/yr | Low | 18.7x |
| Fine Arts Compare across schools |
33 | $22,167/yr | Moderate | 13.5x |
| English Compare across schools |
30 | $24,010/yr | Very High | 14.0x |
| Anthropology Compare across schools |
29 | $20,949/yr | High | 6.5x |
| Biochemistry Compare across schools |
25 | $26,380/yr | High | 8.4x |
| Nutrition Sciences Compare across schools |
24 | $23,211/yr | High | 7.3x |
| Theater & Drama Compare across schools |
22 | $18,082/yr | Moderate | 9.7x |
| Philosophy Compare across schools |
20 | $20,354/yr | Very High | 6.3x |
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