California State University-Fresno
Fresno, California · Public · 21,605 undergraduates
Of 77 programs with reported earnings, 74 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 70 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $5,105 |
| $30k to $48k | $5,429 |
| $48k to $75k | $7,196 |
| $75k to $110k | $10,291 |
| $110k and up | $16,899 |
| All families (average) | $7,000 |
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 | $64,133 | +$27,157 | clears the bar | $15,800 | 0.6 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $51,526 | +$14,550 | clears the bar | $13,990 | 1 yr |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $58,436 | +$21,460 | clears the bar | $13,414 | 0.6 yrs |
| Criminology | Bachelor's Degree | $48,647 | +$11,671 | clears the bar | $9,908 | 0.8 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $54,849 | +$17,873 | clears the bar | $14,426 | 0.8 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $111,278 | +$74,302 | clears the bar | $17,966 | 0.2 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $49,407 | +$12,431 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $50,728 | +$13,752 | clears the bar | $15,500 | 1.1 yrs |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $76,268 | +$39,292 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $51,835 | +$14,859 | clears the bar | $17,143 | 1.2 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $56,038 | +$19,062 | clears the bar | $12,345 | 0.6 yrs |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $66,610 | +$29,634 | clears the bar | $25,045 | 0.8 yrs |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Bachelor's Degree | $67,731 | +$30,755 | clears the bar | $13,279 | 0.4 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $51,788 | +$14,812 | clears the bar | $14,915 | 1 yr |
| History | Bachelor's Degree | $51,676 | +$14,700 | clears the bar | $18,497 | 1.3 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 77 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 57% of students receive Pell grants · 57% 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.