California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Rankings by Salary Score™
Bachelor's
Master's
Salary and Debt by Major at Cal Poly Pomona
We calculated a Salary Score for each of Cal Poly Pomona's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Cal Poly Pomona to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for CPP Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering | $23,000 | $68,220 | |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $16,500 | $32,570 | |
| Animal Sciences | $19,390 | $32,120 | |
| Anthropology | $13,500 | $20,140 | |
| Apparel and Textiles | $18,000 | $36,560 | |
| Architecture | $29,000 | $55,790 | |
| Biology, General | $17,500 | $31,130 | |
| Biotechnology | $21,500 | $41,570 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $16,500 | $45,010 | |
| Chemical Engineering | $21,000 | $63,380 | |
| Chemistry | $21,000 | $39,470 | |
| City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning | $23,030 | $51,000 | |
| Civil Engineering | $20,830 | $67,630 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $16,700 | $35,800 | |
| Computer Engineering | $17,470 | $65,240 | |
| Computer Science | $20,000 | $62,010 | |
| Construction Engineering Technologies | $24,000 | $76,750 | |
| Design and Applied Arts | $21,330 | $34,450 | |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | Not Reported | $30,410 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $15,830 | $22,480 | |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $16,830 | $36,130 | |
| Economics | $19,500 | $38,290 | |
| Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $19,700 | $61,810 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $20,000 | $73,200 | |
| Engineering Technology, General | Not Reported | $72,860 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $19,270 | $22,920 | |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $19,680 | $30,980 | |
| Food Science and Technology | $16,500 | $54,110 | |
| Geography and Cartography | $14,000 | $35,590 | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $22,500 | $47,260 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $19,170 | $26,460 | |
| History | $19,000 | $26,740 | |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $15,000 | $37,470 | |
| Industrial Engineering | $22,090 | $68,280 | |
| Landscape Architecture | $26,740 | $49,470 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $15,000 | $26,670 | |
| Manufacturing Engineering | $25,500 | $64,990 | |
| Mathematics | $16,500 | $36,990 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | $22,500 | $68,820 | |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $19,110 | $53,780 | |
| Music | $21,500 | $26,350 | |
| Nutrition Sciences | $17,500 | $24,040 | |
| Philosophy | $18,000 | $20,140 | |
| Physics | $18,000 | $44,090 | |
| Plant Sciences | $19,170 | $35,950 | |
| Political Science and Government | $15,910 | $29,370 | |
| Psychology, General | $16,010 | $27,380 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $12,780 | $20,140 | |
| Sociology | $12,350 | $30,410 |
Salary Score ™ for CPP Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Not Reported | $59,170 | |
| Biology, General | Not Reported | $38,290 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Not Reported | $82,440 | |
| City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning | Not Reported | $63,010 | |
| Civil Engineering | $27,330 | $76,460 | |
| Computer Science | Not Reported | $94,410 | |
| Education, General | $20,500 | $70,300 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | Not Reported | $91,740 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $37,130 | $43,800 | |
| Interior Architecture | Not Reported | $48,820 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | Not Reported | $84,650 | |
| Psychology, General | $37,130 | $49,560 | |
| Public Administration | Not Reported | $52,110 |
Salary Score ™ for CPP Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $61,500 | $115,660 |
Reviews by Program
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While I think Cal Poly as a whole is fantastic, the Music program was embarrassing. While I went the "Music Industry Studies" route, the program as a whole was terrible. There was no audition to be admitted. There were kids graduating who couldn't read a line of music, and the standards for basic music classes were so low. So low. Lots of kids wanted to be DJs, make electronic music, or just wanted to have fun. The program leaves you without any real competency for any kind of career. Luckily I started down... Read More
As someone who was uncertain of her future career path, Cal Poly Pomona was an excellent school to quite literally get my hands dirty. Concepts are generally explained, examined, and then put into practice, so if you want real life situations where you'll be learning your future occupation head on, then Cal Poly Pomona is an excellent choice. I will mention that some of the facilities are outdated and the school is making vast improvements year over year, but is struggling to keep up with the larger and larger... Read More