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

California State University-Sacramento at a glance

• 28,350

  students enrolled

• 8,459

  degrees and certificates a year

• 56%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $9,338

  average net price a year

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

• $51,074

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $64,876

  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-Sacramento 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-Sacramento

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

• 1,350

  open professional jobs

• 201

  entry level

  10 say no experience is needed

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  39 jobs

• 5.3%

  unemployment in Sacramento County

  2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $88,724

  median household income

  Sacramento County

• 42%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.5% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, social sciences, which lead to finance (142 open), sales (187 open), operations (173 open), marketing (82 open), human resources (97 open), strategy (9 open).

Hiring most: Sutter Health (44), Block (11), Pacific Staffing (11), Amazon (10), Voyager Technologies (10), BKF Engineers (9), Nalu Medical (9), Nexstar Media Group (8).

What they hire for: Sales (187), Operations (173), Engineering (160), Finance (142), Human Resources (97), Marketing (82). Sales jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Sacramento Works, Inc. Board.

• AJCC Elk GroveSacramento · Monday - Friday* 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Thursdays during the school year, we are open until 8:00pm *Sometimes closed for holidays and meetings.
• Asian Resources, Inc. (ARI) AJCCSacramento · 916-324-6202 · Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Florin AJCCSacramento · 916-282-0711 · Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm ,Friday- Closed to the public:
• Folsom Cordova Job CenterRancho Cordova · 916-294-9107 · Monday - Thursday 9am-3pm, Fridays- virtual services available
• Fruitridge Community CollaborativeSacramento · 916-435-6760 · Tuesday - Friday 9:00am-4:30pm
• Galt AJCCGalt · 209-744-7702 · Monday, Thursday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in California

• San Jose State UniversitySan Jose · 27,601 students
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• University of California-DavisDavis · 32,253 students
• California State University-NorthridgeNorthridge · 32,691 students
• University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley · 33,068 students

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Common questions

How big is California State University-Sacramento?

California State University-Sacramento enrolls about 28,350 students and is a public 4-year institution in Sacramento, California. It awards about 8,459 degrees and certificates a year.

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

56% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do California State University-Sacramento graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $51,074 six years after entry and $64,876 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

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

California State University-Sacramento 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-Sacramento?

1,350 open professional jobs are listed in Sacramento County, 201 of them entry level and 10 saying no experience is needed. Sutter Health has the most openings.