California State University-Chico: programs, outcomes and local jobs

California State University-Chico at a glance

• 13,631

  students enrolled

• 3,903

  degrees and certificates a year

• 63%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $14,480

  average net price a year

  Tuition $5,742 in state, $17,622 out of state

• $50,493

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $64,172

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  91% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

California State University-Chico reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around California State University-Chico

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Butte County, where the college is.

• 29

  open professional jobs

• 9

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 6.2%

  unemployment in Butte County

  2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $68,574

  median household income

  Butte County

• 40%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 4.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, social sciences, psychology, which lead to finance (3 open), sales (5 open), operations (4 open), marketing (1 open), human resources (2 open), strategy (1 open).

Hiring most: Butte County Office Of Education (3), City of Chico (3), Sinclair (2), Albertsons Companies (1), American Lung Association (1), BillionToOne (1), Boston Scientific (1), Chartis (1).

What they hire for: Sales (5), Operations (4), Engineering (3), Finance (3), Human Resources (2), Programs (2). Sales jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Northern Rural Training Employment Workforce Development Board.

• Alliance for Workforce Development Inc.-OrovilleOroville · 530-538-7301 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Alliance for Workforce Development, Inc.Chico · 530-961-5125 · Monday - -Friday 8:000am - 5:00pm
• Nations Finest OfficeChico · 530-809-2831 · Monday -Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is California State University-Chico?

California State University-Chico enrolls about 13,631 students and is a public 4-year institution in Chico, California. It awards about 3,903 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at California State University-Chico?

63% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do California State University-Chico graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $50,493 six years after entry and $64,172 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does California State University-Chico offer AI or data science degrees?

California State University-Chico reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near California State University-Chico?

29 open professional jobs are listed in Butte County, 9 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Butte County Office Of Education has the most openings.