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

California State University-Fullerton at a glance

• 38,546

  students enrolled

• 344,000

  alumni, as the college reports

• 10,708

  degrees and certificates a year

• 70%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $6,555

  average net price a year

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

• $48,558

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $62,951

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  90% working

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

What students study

AI and data programs

California State University-Fullerton 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-Fullerton

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

• 4,999

  open professional jobs

• 342

  entry level

  24 say no experience is needed

• 8%

  ask for AI skills

  375 jobs

• 4.4%

  unemployment in Orange County

  2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $113,702

  median household income

  Orange County

• 46%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, psychology, health professions, which lead to finance (490 open), sales (276 open), operations (583 open), marketing (137 open), human resources (192 open), strategy (29 open).

Hiring most: Anduril Industries (1,069), Anduril (406), Field AI (70), Rivian Automotive (70), Pacific Life (68), True Anomaly (58), UC Irvine (incl. UCI Health) (56), Harbinger Motors (53).

What they hire for: Engineering (1,973), Operations (583), Finance (490), Sales (276), Data & Analytics (239), Human Resources (192). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce boards: Anaheim Workforce Development Board, Orange County Workforce Development Board, Santa Ana Workforce Development Board.

• Anaheim Workforce ConnectionAnaheim · 714-765-4350 · Mon. thru Fri 8:00 - 5:00
• Orange County Workforce Solutions CenterLaguna Niguel · 866-500-6587 · Monday-Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-1pm
• Orange County Workforce Solutions Center - BreaBrea · 866-500-6587 · Monday- Friday 9am-6pm Saturday 9am-1pm - EDD Hours-Monday -Friday 8am-5pm
• Orange County Workforce Solutions Center Joint Forces Training Base Los AlamitosLos Alamitos · 866-500-6587 · Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
• Orange County Workforce Solutions Center- Mobile Unit -Santa Ana · 866-500-6587 · Varies- Check website to book
• Santa Ana WORK CenterSanta Ana · 714-565-2600 · Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in California

• California State University-Long BeachLong Beach · 35,924 students
• San Diego State UniversitySan Diego · 35,377 students
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• University of California-Los AngelesLos Angeles · 33,475 students
• University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley · 33,068 students
• California State University-NorthridgeNorthridge · 32,691 students

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Common questions

How big is California State University-Fullerton?

California State University-Fullerton enrolls about 38,546 students and is a public 4-year institution in Fullerton, California. It awards about 10,708 degrees and certificates a year.

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

70% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do California State University-Fullerton graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $48,558 six years after entry and $62,951 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

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

California State University-Fullerton 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-Fullerton?

4,999 open professional jobs are listed in Orange County, 342 of them entry level and 24 saying no experience is needed. Anduril Industries has the most openings.