California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, California · Public · 21,996 undergraduates
Of 71 programs with reported earnings, 69 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 54 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,529 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,253 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,896 |
| $75k to $110k | $15,786 |
| $110k and up | $27,772 |
| All families (average) | $16,665 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $110,902 | +$73,926 | clears the bar | $16,633 | 0.2 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $106,750 | +$69,774 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | Bachelor's Degree | $58,653 | +$21,677 | clears the bar | $23,500 | 1.1 yrs |
| Animal Sciences | Bachelor's Degree | $54,805 | +$17,829 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 1.1 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $154,784 | +$117,808 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $69,854 | +$32,878 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Computer Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $148,950 | +$111,974 | clears the bar | $20,556 | 0.2 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $60,466 | +$23,490 | clears the bar | $18,916 | 0.8 yrs |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $125,240 | +$88,264 | clears the bar | $23,475 | 0.3 yrs |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $101,072 | +$64,096 | clears the bar | $20,424 | 0.3 yrs |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | Bachelor's Degree | $68,965 | +$31,989 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Construction Management | Bachelor's Degree | $118,331 | +$81,355 | clears the bar | $18,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Bachelor's Degree | $88,396 | +$51,420 | clears the bar | $16,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $68,171 | +$31,195 | clears the bar | $17,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $107,498 | +$70,522 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 0.3 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 71 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 19% of students receive Pell grants · 86% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.