# California State University-Chico: Engineering-Related Fields (bachelor's)

Chico, CA. IPEDS 110538, CIP 15.15. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/california-state-university-chico/majors/engineering-related-fields

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $69,042
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $86,430 (U.S. median for this major: $91,035 across 33 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $16,601 (U.S. median $25,500)
- Rank in CA: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Engineering-Related Fields at CA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | $96,120 | $19,250 | $32,740 | 92% |
| University of the Pacific | $92,718 | not reported | $25,447 | 69% |
| Art Center College of Design | $92,293 | $37,250 | $48,661 | 79% |
| California State University-Chico | $86,430 | $16,601 | $14,480 | 63% |

## Careers
- Industrial Engineers (SOC 17-2112): median wage $99,350 Chico, CA, $124,600 CA, $102,440 U.S.; U.S. jobs 12.4% by 2035
- Industrial Production Managers (SOC 11-3051): median wage $124,780 Chico, CA, $132,620 CA, $126,060 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2.6% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage not reported Chico, CA, $210,280 CA, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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