California State University-Channel Islands: programs, outcomes and local jobs

California State University-Channel Islands at a glance

• 5,013

  students enrolled

• 1,934

  degrees and certificates a year

• 51%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $9,849

  average net price a year

  Tuition $5,742 in state, $17,622 out of state

• $46,785

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $62,152

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  88% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

California State University-Channel Islands reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around California State University-Channel Islands

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Ventura County, where the college is.

• 356

  open professional jobs

• 44

  entry level

  8 say no experience is needed

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  10 jobs

• 4.9%

  unemployment in Ventura County

  2026-09 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $107,327

  median household income

  Ventura County

• 41%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in psychology, health professions, business & management, which lead to human resources (8 open), research (6 open), programs (9 open), clinical (10 open), finance (31 open), sales (30 open).

Hiring most: AeroVironment (70), Swarm Aero (23), Amgen (8), Heico (8), Amazon (7), Mercury Systems (7), Northrop Grumman (7), Eaton (5).

What they hire for: Engineering (112), Operations (60), Finance (31), Sales (30), Marketing (13), Legal (11). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Workforce Development Board of Ventura County.

• America`s Job Center of California - Simi ValleySimi Valley · Monday through Friday, 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.
• America`s Job Center of California OxnardOxnard · 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is California State University-Channel Islands?

California State University-Channel Islands enrolls about 5,013 students and is a public 4-year institution in Camarillo, California. It awards about 1,934 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at California State University-Channel Islands?

51% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do California State University-Channel Islands graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $46,785 six years after entry and $62,152 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does California State University-Channel Islands offer AI or data science degrees?

California State University-Channel Islands reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near California State University-Channel Islands?

356 open professional jobs are listed in Ventura County, 44 of them entry level and 8 saying no experience is needed. AeroVironment has the most openings.