Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 56.7%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 58.0%
- Retention Rate
- 80.2%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $63,188
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $13,540
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 16:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 64.5%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $144/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master | $103,078 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $99,447 | $22,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $88,527 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $73,949 | $28,372 |
| Education, General. | Master | $59,688 | $21,000 |
| Social Work. | Master | $57,796 | $35,500 |
| Public Administration. | Master | $54,661 | |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $49,918 | $12,655 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Master | $49,644 | |
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other. | Bachelor | $42,682 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $39,205 | $13,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor | $35,060 | $16,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $34,942 | $12,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor | $34,603 | $14,116 |
| Social Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $32,925 | $14,752 |
Outcomes Overview
Stanislaus graduates earn a median of $63,188 ten years after graduation, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of just 21% with typical debt loads of $13,540. Monthly loan payments of $144 represent only 2.7% of median income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 93.5% employment rate reflects strong regional job placement in education, business, and healthcare sectors throughout the Central Valley. With 64.49% of borrowers successfully repaying loans and relatively low debt burdens, graduates avoid the financial stress common at other institutions. The combination of affordable tuition, modest debt loads, and solid earning potential in cost-effective Central Valley markets creates a strong return on investment for students seeking practical career preparation.