Biology at California State University-Chico
Master's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Biology masters's programs at peer institutions in California (39 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Chico | $51,342* | — | — | — |
| California State University-Fullerton | $67,422* | $63,241 | — | — |
| California State University-Sacramento | $59,935* | — | — | — |
| California State University-Fresno | $55,084* | — | — | — |
| California State University-Los Angeles | $52,845* | — | — | — |
| California State University-Northridge | $49,839* | — | — | — |
| National Median | $43,317* | — | — | — |
Other Biology Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Fullerton Fullerton | $7,073 | $67,422 | — |
| California State University-Sacramento Sacramento | $7,602 | $59,935 | — |
| California State University-Fresno Fresno | $6,980 | $55,084 | — |
| California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $6,813 | $52,845 | — |
| California State University-Northridge Northridge | $7,095 | $49,839 | — |
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 State University-Chico, approximately 40% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 8 similar programs in CA. Actual outcomes may vary.