Median Earnings (1yr)
$54,583
95th percentile
Sample Size
18
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 $55k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all agricultural public services bachelors programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Agricultural Public Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo$54,583$73,829
National Median$43,778$19,5000.45

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 18 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.