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California State University-Stanislaus
California State University-Stanislaus
California State University-Stanislaus is located in Turlock, California, in the state's Central Valley. The campus offers a more intimate setting with a focus on undergraduate education and strong graduate programs. As a designated Hispanic-serving institution, the university embraces a diverse student body. Students benefit from the campus's location, providing access to both agricultural landscapes and proximity to larger metropolitan areas.
Avg Grad Earnings
$37,662/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
51/100
Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$7,826/yr
Out-of-state: $19,706/yr
Financial Aid & Net Price
What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 55% of students receive Pell Grants and 23% take federal loans.
| Family Income |
Avg Net Price/yr |
4-Year Net Cost |
Net-Price ROI |
| $0 – $30K |
$3,218 |
$12,872 |
29.3x |
| $30K – $48K |
$3,946 |
$15,784 |
23.9x |
| $48K – $75K |
$6,347 |
$25,388 |
14.8x |
| $75K – $110K |
$10,199 |
$40,796 |
9.2x |
| $110K+ |
$16,815 |
$67,260 |
5.6x |
| Sticker price (no aid) |
$7,826 |
$31,304 |
12.0x |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
All Programs at California State University-Stanislaus
21 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Program |
DW Score |
Earnings |
AI Risk |
ROI |
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration
Compare across schools |
91 |
$119,356/yr |
High |
38.2x |
Computer Science
Compare across schools |
71 |
$41,631/yr |
Very High |
24.0x |
Business Administration
Compare across schools |
70 |
$43,872/yr |
High |
19.3x |
Chemistry
Compare across schools |
66 |
$39,771/yr |
High |
27.1x |
Economics
Compare across schools |
64 |
$51,815/yr |
Very High |
15.6x |
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Compare across schools |
62 |
$34,806/yr |
Moderate |
18.8x |
Social Sciences, General
Compare across schools |
58 |
$39,149/yr |
High |
15.6x |
Biology, General
Compare across schools |
52 |
$34,358/yr |
High |
19.4x |
History
Compare across schools |
49 |
$32,184/yr |
High |
16.0x |
Political Science and Government
Compare across schools |
49 |
$29,533/yr |
Very High |
17.8x |
Teacher Education
Compare across schools |
48 |
$30,232/yr |
High |
14.8x |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Compare across schools |
45 |
$25,414/yr |
Moderate |
17.8x |
Mathematics
Compare across schools |
42 |
$37,292/yr |
Very High |
10.9x |
Communication and Media Studies
Compare across schools |
42 |
$30,179/yr |
High |
16.3x |
Agriculture, General
Compare across schools |
41 |
$43,101/yr |
High |
12.8x |
Psychology, General
Compare across schools |
41 |
$29,069/yr |
High |
14.9x |
Sociology
Compare across schools |
39 |
$27,919/yr |
High |
14.9x |
English Language and Literature, General
Compare across schools |
38 |
$14,407/yr |
Very High |
19.2x |
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Compare across schools |
37 |
$29,148/yr |
Low |
17.8x |
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
Compare across schools |
35 |
$36,383/yr |
High |
10.6x |
Fine and Studio Arts
Compare across schools |
29 |
$21,288/yr |
Moderate |
11.1x |
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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