California State University-Stanislaus
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at California State University-Stanislaus, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 21% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 58th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at California State University-Stanislaus
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $119,356 | $126,959 | +43% | #14 of 966 | #17 | $22,000 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $36,383 | $80,630 | +32% | #11 of 156 | #20 | $12,415 |
| Chemistry | $39,771 | $73,392 | +13% | #50 of 209 | #100 | — |
| Computer Science | $41,631 | $71,601 | -33% | #329 of 349 | #342 | $12,655 |
| Economics | $51,815 | $69,967 | -15% | #272 of 368 | #313 | — |
| Mathematics | $37,292 | $65,184 | -6% | #207 of 309 | #252 | $12,256 |
| Agriculture | $43,101 | $64,669 | +20% | #4 of 43 | #11 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $43,872 | $63,677 | -7% | #648 of 1176 | #917 | $13,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $29,148 | $59,251 | +12% | #102 of 476 | #220 | $13,561 |
| Biology | $34,358 | $59,229 | +4% | #366 of 841 | #580 | $14,116 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $25,414 | $57,060 | +5% | #188 of 610 | #387 | $15,477 |
| Political Science and Government | $29,533 | $56,330 | -11% | #413 of 565 | #506 | $14,968 |
| Social Sciences | $39,149 | $55,109 | +3% | #35 of 87 | #56 | $14,752 |
| English Language and Literature | $14,407 | $54,501 | +12% | #145 of 576 | #270 | $13,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $30,179 | $54,007 | -4% | #334 of 660 | #500 | $16,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $34,806 | $51,740 | -7% | #446 of 660 | #604 | $12,000 |
| Psychology | $29,069 | $50,348 | -1% | #496 of 1027 | #805 | $13,847 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $50,145 | -9% | #183 of 225 | #202 | — |
| History | $32,184 | $49,882 | -2% | #255 of 459 | #370 | $10,275 |
| Sociology | $27,919 | $46,340 | -12% | #367 of 462 | #434 | $10,971 |
| Anthropology | — | $46,321 | -1% | #94 of 188 | #141 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $30,232 | $44,020 | -7% | #529 of 680 | #662 | $13,750 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $21,288 | $41,072 | -1% | #227 of 423 | #320 | $15,375 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The California State University-Stanislaus Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $516,376
- Avg rent near campus: $2,449/mo — vs ~$805/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 95382 (3.7% cap, Turlock)
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🏆 Where California State University-Stanislaus Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Room | $7,249 | |
| Board | $4,800 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $25,306 | $37,186 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $3,218 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $3,946 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $6,347 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $10,199 |
| $110,001+ | $16,815 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from California State University-Stanislaus's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology