California State University-Sacramento: programs, outcomes and local jobs

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28,350
students enrolled
8,459
degrees and certificates a year
56%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$9,338
average net price a year
Tuition $5,742 in state, $17,622 out of state
$51,074
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$64,876
median earnings, 10 years after entry
91% 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 | 14% | 1,142 |
| Health professions | 12% | 1,021 |
| Social sciences | 9% | 741 |
| Education | 9% | 717 |
| Psychology | 8% | 640 |
AI and data programs
California State University-Sacramento 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-Sacramento
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Sacramento County, where the college is.
1,416
open professional jobs
152
entry level
9 say no experience is needed
3%
ask for AI skills
40 jobs
5.1%
unemployment in Sacramento County
2026-09 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier
$88,724
median household income
Sacramento County
42%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.4% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, social sciences, which lead to finance (110 open), sales (170 open), operations (194 open), marketing (61 open), human resources (73 open), strategy (7 open).
Hiring most: Sutter Health (84), Deloitte (17), Voyager Technologies (12), Arthur J. Gallagher (9), Hearst (9), BKF Engineers (8), Dewberry (8), Amazon (7).
What they hire for: Engineering (220), Operations (194), Sales (170), Finance (110), Legal (96), Human Resources (73). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Sacramento Works, Inc. Board.
- AJCC Elk GroveSacramento · Monday - Friday* 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Thursdays during the school year, we are open until 8:00pm *Sometimes closed for holidays and meetings.
- Asian Resources, Inc. (ARI) AJCCSacramento · 916-324-6202 · Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Florin AJCCSacramento · 916-282-0711 · Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm ,Friday- Closed to the public:
- Folsom Cordova Job CenterRancho Cordova · 916-294-9107 · Monday - Thursday 9am-3pm, Fridays- virtual services available
- Fruitridge Community CollaborativeSacramento · 916-435-6760 · Tuesday - Friday 9:00am-4:30pm
- Galt AJCCGalt · 209-744-7702 · Monday, Thursday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
Similar colleges in California
- San Jose State UniversitySan Jose · 27,601 students
- University of California-IrvineIrvine · 30,197 students
- California State Polytechnic University-PomonaPomona · 25,042 students
- University of California-DavisDavis · 32,253 students
- California State University-NorthridgeNorthridge · 32,691 students
- University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley · 33,068 students
Common questions
- How big is California State University-Sacramento?
- California State University-Sacramento enrolls about 28,350 students and is a public 4-year institution in Sacramento, California. It awards about 8,459 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at California State University-Sacramento?
- 56% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do California State University-Sacramento graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $51,074 six years after entry and $64,876 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does California State University-Sacramento offer AI or data science degrees?
- California State University-Sacramento 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-Sacramento?
- 1,416 open professional jobs are listed in Sacramento County, 152 of them entry level and 9 saying no experience is needed. Sutter Health has the most openings.
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