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38,546
students enrolled
344,000
alumni, as the college reports
10,708
degrees and certificates a year
70%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$6,555
average net price a year
Tuition $5,742 in state, $17,622 out of state
$48,558
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$62,951
median earnings, 10 years after entry
90% working
Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 22% | 2,320 |
| Psychology | 10% | 1,019 |
| Health professions | 9% | 1,008 |
| Education | 8% | 886 |
| Communication & journalism | 8% | 823 |
AI and data programs
California State University-Fullerton 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-Fullerton
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Orange County, where the college is.
4,481
open professional jobs
289
entry level
28 say no experience is needed
9%
ask for AI skills
388 jobs
4.3%
unemployment in Orange County
2026-09 · down 0.1 points from a year earlier
$113,702
median household income
Orange County
46%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.9% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, psychology, health professions, which lead to finance (390 open), sales (253 open), operations (469 open), marketing (110 open), human resources (137 open), strategy (28 open).
Hiring most: Anduril Industries (1,215), Anduril (343), Pacific Life (71), Field AI (56), Mach Industries (55), UC Irvine (incl. UCI Health) (55), Harbinger Motors (49), Rivian Automotive (47).
What they hire for: Engineering (1,935), Operations (469), Finance (390), Sales (253), Data & Analytics (165), Legal (156). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce boards: Anaheim Workforce Development Board, Orange County Workforce Development Board, Santa Ana Workforce Development Board.
- Anaheim Workforce ConnectionAnaheim · 714-765-4350 · Mon. thru Fri 8:00 - 5:00
- Orange County Workforce Solutions CenterLaguna Niguel · 866-500-6587 · Monday-Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-1pm
- Orange County Workforce Solutions Center - BreaBrea · 866-500-6587 · Monday- Friday 9am-6pm Saturday 9am-1pm - EDD Hours-Monday -Friday 8am-5pm
- Orange County Workforce Solutions Center Joint Forces Training Base Los AlamitosLos Alamitos · 866-500-6587 · Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
- Orange County Workforce Solutions Center- Mobile Unit -Santa Ana · 866-500-6587 · Varies- Check website to book
- Santa Ana WORK CenterSanta Ana · 714-565-2600 · Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
Similar colleges in California
- California State University-Long BeachLong Beach · 35,924 students
- San Diego State UniversitySan Diego · 35,377 students
- University of California-San DiegoLa Jolla · 34,948 students
- University of California-Los AngelesLos Angeles · 33,475 students
- University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley · 33,068 students
- California State University-NorthridgeNorthridge · 32,691 students
Common questions
- How big is California State University-Fullerton?
- California State University-Fullerton enrolls about 38,546 students and is a public 4-year institution in Fullerton, California. It awards about 10,708 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at California State University-Fullerton?
- 70% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do California State University-Fullerton graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $48,558 six years after entry and $62,951 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does California State University-Fullerton offer AI or data science degrees?
- California State University-Fullerton 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-Fullerton?
- 4,481 open professional jobs are listed in Orange County, 289 of them entry level and 28 saying no experience is needed. Anduril Industries has the most openings.
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