Information Technology at California State University-Chico
If you are interested in studying Information Technology, consider the program at California State University-Chico. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
California State University-Chico is in Chico, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 65 information technology degrees were granted at California State University-Chico.
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Studying Online at California State University-Chico
Many students take online classes at California State University-Chico. Of 15,257 students, 2,599 (17%) studied exclusively online and 8,894 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Information Technology Rankings at California State University-Chico
Rankings can help you compare California State University-Chico’s Information Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #7 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #9 of 60 |
| Best Value | California | #41 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #44 of 382 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #51 of 67 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #236 of 435 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Information Technology graduates at California State University-Chico, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Information Technology graduates at California State University-Chico are 12% women (8) and 88% men (57).
Information Technology Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Chico
Among the 65 bachelor’s information technology degrees awarded at California State University-Chico, 12% were women (8) and 88% were men (57).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 20 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 55% of Information Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico, higher than the national average of 48%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Information Technology Graduates
Students who finish Information Technology program at California State University-Chico go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Information Technology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Telecommunications Engineering Specialists | $117,478 |
| Data Warehousing Specialists | $117,424 |
| Information Security Analysts | $111,930 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
| Clinical Data Managers | $99,475 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $80,062 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.