California State University-Fresno

What are the graduation rates for students at California State University-Fresno?

Fresno State's reported six-year graduation rate is 57% for the measured cohort of first-time, full-time, degree-seeking undergraduates. Its four-year rate is 28%. These figures measure completion within different time limits; they do not mean that the remaining students will never graduate.

The reported first-year retention rate is 82%, measuring the share of a first-time cohort that continued into the following academic year under the applicable reporting definition. Graduation-rate measures centered on first-time, full-time entrants do not describe every transfer or part-time student's experience. The gap between the four- and six-year rates is particularly relevant when estimating costs: an extra semester or year can add living expenses and delay full-time employment even if a student ultimately completes the degree.

What is the earning potential for graduates at California State University-Fresno?

Field-of-study earnings figures for Fresno State report observed earnings about one year after completion for graduates represented in the federal College Scorecard data. They are field-level, early-career measures, not a promised starting salary or a campus-wide average.

Among the reported fields, registered nursing shows $84,004, electrical and electronics engineering $69,361, and civil engineering $60,442. Other examples include agricultural business and management at $48,985 and business administration at $40,249. These differences should not be read as the effect of major alone: occupations, credential levels, local labor markets, further study, and which graduates have reportable earnings all influence the figures.

Scorecard earnings generally draw on federal records for eligible, federally aided completers with measurable earnings and exclude some graduates and forms of income. Small groups may not have a published result. Students comparing programs should also consider licensure requirements, the cost and duration of training, and whether a field commonly requires graduate education.