Management Information Systems and Services at California State University-Chico
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in California
Management Information Systems and Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (14 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Chico | $61,359* | $61,968 | $16,335* | — |
| Santa Clara University | $93,042* | — | $19,995* | 0.21 |
| National University | $92,758* | $85,671 | $28,675* | 0.31 |
| University of California-Irvine | $68,786* | $100,891 | $16,500* | 0.24 |
| Ashford University | $61,359* | $58,231 | $40,327* | 0.66 |
| California State University-Northridge | $58,733* | $74,354 | $21,851* | 0.37 |
| National Median | $59,490* | — | $24,000* | 0.40 |
Other Management Information Systems and Services Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara University Santa Clara | $59,241 | $93,042 | $19,995 |
| National University San Diego | $13,320 | $92,758 | $28,675 |
| University of California-Irvine Irvine | $14,237 | $68,786 | $16,500 |
| Ashford University San Diego | $13,160 | $61,359 | $40,327 |
| California State University-Northridge Northridge | $7,095 | $58,733 | $21,851 |
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 7 similar programs in CA. Actual outcomes may vary.