Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 66.5%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 66.7%
- Retention Rate
- 88.1%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $71,902
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $16,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 23:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 72.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $170/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $85,357 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Master | $84,653 | |
| Construction Engineering Technologies. | Bachelor | $77,329 | $16,500 |
| Civil Engineering. | Master | $72,650 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $69,930 | $17,985 |
| Manufacturing Engineering. | Bachelor | $69,338 | $19,000 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor | $68,305 | $21,322 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $67,918 | $16,940 |
| Agriculture, General. | Master | $67,660 | |
| Industrial Engineering. | Bachelor | $67,287 | $25,000 |
| Education, General. | Master | $66,461 | $20,407 |
| City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning. | Master | $64,493 | |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $64,394 | $15,666 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor | $64,231 | $16,500 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. | Bachelor | $64,087 | $25,750 |
Outcomes Overview
Cal Poly Pomona graduates earn a median salary of $71,902 ten years after graduation, putting them ahead of many state school peers. The typical monthly loan payment of $170 represents just 2.8% of median income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. With median debt of $16,000, graduates carry a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.22, meaning they earn about $4.50 for every dollar borrowed. The school's "learn by doing" philosophy pays dividends in engineering, architecture, and business fields where hands-on experience commands premium salaries. The 92.9% employment rate reflects strong industry connections in Southern California's aerospace, construction, and tech sectors. Strong return on investment.