California State University-Fullerton ★ Hidden gem
Fullerton, California · Public · 38,546 undergraduates
Of 80 programs with reported earnings, 75 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 5 fall short. Another 53 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $3,315 |
| $30k to $48k | $4,123 |
| $48k to $75k | $6,090 |
| $75k to $110k | $8,930 |
| $110k and up | $15,631 |
| All families (average) | $6,555 |
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 | $71,646 | +$34,670 | clears the bar | $13,982 | 0.4 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $51,661 | +$14,685 | clears the bar | $12,502 | 0.9 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $58,082 | +$21,106 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $51,787 | +$14,811 | clears the bar | $14,250 | 1 yr |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $28,933 | -$8,043 | falls short | $13,000 | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $119,353 | +$82,377 | clears the bar | $12,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $44,365 | +$7,389 | clears the bar | $15,917 | 2.2 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $50,922 | +$13,946 | clears the bar | $13,399 | 1 yr |
| Public Health | Bachelor's Degree | $34,909 | -$2,067 | falls short | $12,489 | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $57,135 | +$20,159 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $87,460 | +$50,484 | clears the bar | $13,750 | 0.3 yrs |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $62,436 | +$25,460 | clears the bar | $14,750 | 0.6 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $51,845 | +$14,869 | clears the bar | $13,873 | 0.9 yrs |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $48,094 | +$11,118 | clears the bar | $16,500 | 1.5 yrs |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Master's Degree | $91,755 | +$54,779 | clears the bar | $20,300 | 0.4 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 80 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 48% of students receive Pell grants · 70% 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.