All California State University-Sacramento majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 12
- Humanities & Languages · 9
- Engineering · 8
- Science & Math · 7
- Arts & Design · 6
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Education · 3
- Business & Finance · 2
- Communications & Media · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | $29,326 | $65,115 | $15,034 |
| Gerontology | $38,461 | $60,868 | $21,000 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $30,286 | $56,637 | $15,000 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | $30,628 | $56,188 | $18,120 |
| History | $32,596 | $55,797 | $18,000 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $34,117 | $52,028 | $20,000 |
| English | $32,531 | $50,680 | $15,000 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Engineering | $90,836 | $114,594 | $15,000 |
| Computer Engineering | $66,266 | $104,394 | $17,500 |
| Electrical Engineering | $74,450 | $103,512 | $19,430 |
| Civil Engineering | $71,342 | $93,973 | $19,124 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $66,462 | $93,878 | $19,399 |
| Interior Architecture | $50,108 | $61,410 | $16,500 |
| Construction Engineering Technology / Technician | — | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | $42,581 | $74,430 | $27,749 |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | $73,418 | $15,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $37,308 | $67,795 | $22,100 |
| Biochemistry | $46,689 | $66,885 | $16,500 |
| Physics | — | $64,133 | — |
| Biology | $37,192 | $61,775 | $15,019 |
| Mathematics | $30,851 | $59,162 | $17,204 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $32,240 | $53,871 | $15,750 |
| Theatre | $23,000 | $47,676 | $16,221 |
| Music | $25,391 | $42,774 | $16,500 |
| Film and Photography | $24,618 | $42,392 | $16,205 |
| Studio Art | $20,203 | $41,969 | $15,879 |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $116,001 | $129,960 | $19,000 |
| Health Sciences | $44,162 | $67,182 | $14,449 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | $22,915 | $63,013 | $17,750 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $31,901 | $59,142 | $18,129 |
| Nutrition Science | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | $82,062 | $30,515 |
| Special Education | $33,783 | $55,146 | $16,750 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $49,312 | $70,290 | $17,625 |
| Business Administration | $48,492 | $67,636 | $13,750 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $39,304 | $59,404 | $15,000 |
| Journalism | $30,644 | $53,145 | $20,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $60,028 | $92,519 | $15,625 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
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-Sacramento students earn a median $64,876 ten years after starting college, more than 54% of California colleges we cover. 56% graduate within six years.
California State University-Sacramento majors questions
How many majors does California State University-Sacramento offer?
California State University-Sacramento offers 57 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at California State University-Sacramento?
Nursing graduates from California State University-Sacramento earn a median $129,960 four years after graduating, the highest of the 47 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $19,000.
Which California State University-Sacramento majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $41,969 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-Sacramento overview