Public Administration at California State University-Chico
Bachelor's Degree
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
Public Administration 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 | $55,487* | $48,377 | $15,000* | — |
| National University | $77,077* | $85,093 | $31,603* | 0.41 |
| California State University-Northridge | $76,049* | — | $37,500* | 0.49 |
| California Baptist University | $68,682* | — | $39,244* | 0.57 |
| Ashford University | $65,503* | $60,271 | $41,250* | 0.63 |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills | $45,471* | $58,104 | $18,965* | 0.42 |
| National Median | $45,278* | — | $23,626* | 0.52 |
Other Public Administration Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| National University San Diego | $13,320 | $77,077 | $31,603 |
| California State University-Northridge Northridge | $7,095 | $76,049 | $37,500 |
| California Baptist University Riverside | $39,720 | $68,682 | $39,244 |
| Ashford University San Diego | $13,160 | $65,503 | $41,250 |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson | $7,064 | $45,471 | $18,965 |
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.