California State Polytechnic University-Pomona ★ Hidden gem
Pomona, California · Public · 25,042 undergraduates
All 59 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 37 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,851 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,433 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,734 |
| $75k to $110k | $13,894 |
| $110k and up | $20,716 |
| All families (average) | $11,531 |
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 | $70,954 | +$33,978 | clears the bar | $15,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,747 | +$12,771 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 1 yr |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $97,790 | +$60,814 | clears the bar | $16,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $99,148 | +$62,172 | clears the bar | $16,940 | 0.3 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $52,694 | +$15,718 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | Bachelor's Degree | $57,114 | +$20,138 | clears the bar | $15,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $61,688 | +$24,712 | clears the bar | $17,490 | 0.7 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $103,494 | +$66,518 | clears the bar | $15,666 | 0.2 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $56,278 | +$19,302 | clears the bar | $14,725 | 0.8 yrs |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $106,171 | +$69,195 | clears the bar | $25,750 | 0.4 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $53,024 | +$16,048 | clears the bar | $15,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $51,492 | +$14,516 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Animal Sciences | Bachelor's Degree | $53,017 | +$16,041 | clears the bar | $15,167 | 0.9 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $128,133 | +$91,157 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Education, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $42,160 | +$5,184 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 2.1 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 59 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 46% of students receive Pell grants · 68% 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.