Agricultural Mechanization at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Bachelor's Degree

Location: San Luis Obispo, CA•In-State Tuition: $11,075•Out-of-State Tuition: $30,995•Admission Rate: 30%
Median Earnings (1yr)
$73,053
95th percentile
Est. Median Debt
$20,270
Est. from national median (7 programs)
Sample Size
16
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo graduates compare to all programs nationally

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo graduates earn $73k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all agricultural mechanization bachelors programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Agricultural Mechanization bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo$73,053—$20,270*—
National Median$58,929—$20,270*0.34
* Estimated from similar programs

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, approximately 18% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 16 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.