All California State University-Chico majors by area
- Science & Math · 17
- Humanities & Languages · 13
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 12
- Engineering · 9
- Health & Medicine · 9
- Business & Finance · 6
- Arts & Design · 4
- Technology & Computing · 4
- Communications & Media · 3
- Education · 3
- Non-degree / basic skills · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $38,212 | $77,891 | $15,000 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $49,068 | $74,888 | $24,572 |
| Biology | $37,120 | $71,726 | $18,750 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $33,758 | $69,531 | $22,294 |
| Plant Sciences | $43,944 | $68,629 | $15,000 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | $64,274 | $13,766 |
| Agriculture | — | $61,369 | $15,000 |
| Physiology | $25,952 | $61,230 | $19,500 |
| Biochemistry | $42,886 | $60,367 | $23,000 |
| Natural Sciences | — | $55,102 | — |
| Animal Sciences | $33,387 | $48,474 | $17,334 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Botany / Plant Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intercultural / Multicultural and Diversity Studies | $25,525 | $67,921 | $17,000 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $22,917 | $56,144 | $17,200 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $27,196 | $55,008 | $17,500 |
| History | $30,697 | $49,351 | $17,783 |
| English | $27,045 | $49,189 | $15,950 |
| Area Studies | $23,149 | $41,818 | $16,375 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $77,965 | $106,225 | $19,802 |
| Engineering, Other | $74,204 | $103,272 | $23,000 |
| Computer Engineering | — | $97,345 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $73,297 | $93,555 | $24,354 |
| Civil Engineering | $72,350 | $92,472 | $21,583 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $69,042 | $86,430 | $16,601 |
| Construction Engineering Technology / Technician | $88,648 | — | $21,104 |
| Electrical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $113,181 | $117,543 | $20,125 |
| Health Sciences | $40,057 | $69,303 | $19,573 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | $29,297 | $62,855 | $19,222 |
| Nutrition Science | $25,490 | $59,146 | $19,272 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $28,236 | $52,978 | $21,315 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $31,673 | $51,491 | $19,312 |
| Dietetics | — | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Public Health | $45,339 | — | $20,750 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Management | $89,075 | $108,021 | $19,314 |
| Accounting | $60,606 | $85,612 | $17,250 |
| Business Administration | $46,145 | $72,651 | $18,000 |
| Economics | $37,432 | $67,675 | $19,150 |
| Agricultural Business | $47,937 | $65,198 | $11,250 |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $22,628 | $45,468 | $14,990 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $27,573 | $44,629 | $19,047 |
| Music | $25,339 | $42,269 | $24,125 |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $81,021 | $127,498 | $20,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $49,967 | $91,059 | $20,886 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journalism | $35,668 | $63,358 | $18,750 |
| Communications | $38,421 | $58,391 | $17,098 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $24,427 | $60,296 | $21,429 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Educational / Instructional Media Design | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leisure and Recreational Activities | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former California State University-Chico students earn a median $64,172 ten years after starting college, more than 50% of California colleges we cover. 63% graduate within six years.
California State University-Chico majors questions
How many majors does California State University-Chico offer?
California State University-Chico offers 81 bachelor's majors across 11 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at California State University-Chico?
Computer Science graduates from California State University-Chico earn a median $127,498 four years after graduating, the highest of the 54 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $20,000.
Which California State University-Chico majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Area Studies graduates earn the least: a median $41,818 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to California State University-Chico overview