California State University-Fresno prices its education accessibly across the income spectrum. Low-income families pay approximately $5,105 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $7,196, and higher-income families pay correspondingly more at roughly $16,899.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $20,095 |
| Tuition and Fees | $19,950 |
| Room and Board | $11,960 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,062 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$13,095 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $7,000 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $5,105 |
| $30–48k | $5,429 |
| $48–75k | $7,196 |
| $75–110k | $10,291 |
| $110k+ | $16,899 |
California State University-Fresno prices its education accessibly across the income spectrum. Low-income families pay approximately $5,105 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $7,196, and higher-income families pay correspondingly more at roughly $16,899. Azimuth ranks California State University-Fresno #51 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Need-based aid plays a meaningful role in shaping what families actually pay at Fresno State. As a California State University campus, the institution participates in federal, state, and institutional aid programs — including Cal Grants, which provide substantial support for California residents with demonstrated financial need. The combination of a public-university cost structure and broad state-aid eligibility means that many low- and middle-income families see their net price fall well below the published cost of attendance of $20,095. Families weighing the — the gap between sticker price and what they will actually pay — will generally find that Fresno State's aid reach narrows that gap meaningfully for qualifying students. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $14,505, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $12,050; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $59,992, median federal debt of $14,505 projects to a monthly payment of about $164 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of California State University-Fresno earn median earnings of $59,992 four years after enrollment, placing California State University-Fresno in the 45.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure sits below the $65,228 median at comparable institutions (same control and size band). Graduates earn about $15,241 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 92.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures represent lifetime returns relative to CA's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $34,672, the state median earnings of working adults without a bachelor's degree. While institution-level earnings track CA's regional labor market, specific programs deliver materially stronger outcomes. Azimuth ranks Nursing #43 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions per the program-ranking methodology, with graduates earning median earnings of $111,278 — 1.25x the national benchmark for the field. Business Administration is the largest program with 655 graduates earning median earnings of $64,133, and Azimuth ranks it #130 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions. The Psychology, General program graduates 552 students with median earnings of $51,526, while The General Studies program graduates 529 students earning $58,436. The degree mix leans toward Social Sciences, which accounts for 13% of graduates, followed by Business at 13% and Engineering at 4% — a distribution that shapes the institution's overall earnings profile and helps explain why program-level variation matters when evaluating California State University-Fresno.
