Public College
California Polytechnic
State University-San Luis Obispo
Public College in San Luis Obispo, CA. Six-year graduation rate 86%. Median 10-year earnings $90,768.
Verdict High-return
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo · Campus
Median earnings · 10 yr
$90,768
Median debt at grad
$18,500
Mobility score
2.2
% bottom→top quintile
Graduation rate
86.4%
Federal loan default
0%
Graduates earn a median $90,768 a decade after entry. Six-year graduation rate 86%.
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Green Flags
- ✓ Debt-to-income ratio 0.20 — healthy (below the 0.40 threshold)
- ✓ Graduation rate 86% — well above the national average
- ✓ 3-year loan default 0.0% — below national benchmark
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How we evaluate California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
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