by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about California State University-Channel Islands Graduate School. Learn how it ranks, what graduate degree programs it offers, how diverse it is, and much more. Click on any of the following links to jump to that section on this page.
College Factual produces its Best Quality Schools rankings on a yearly basis to recognize those graduate schools that provide an excellent educational experience and are dedicated to helping their students succeed.Factors that go into these rankings include how much money students make after graduation, the number of FTE students per instructor, and how much debt students take on to attend the school.
Out of a field of 4,630 colleges and universities considered in the 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, California State University-Channel Islands landed the #302 spot.In addition, CSU Channel Islands took the #47 spot for Best Master’s Degree Schools in California.
### Best Graduate Schools RankingIn College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, CSU Channel Islands took the #302 spot out of 4,630 schools. In addition, CSU Channel Islands took the #47 spot for Best Graduate Schools in California.
For the last year in which we have data, 474 graduate students decided that California State University-Channel Islands was the best place for them.College Factual looked at the demographics of these students to determine how diverse the population is.Our findings are below.
Athough the male-female ratio may vary depending on the degree program, 59.9% of the total graduate students at CSU Channel Islands are women and 40.1% are men.
Racial-ethnic minorities* make up 53.4% of the graduate student population at CSU Channel Islands.CSU Channel Islands is popular with people from outside the United States, too. International students make up 16.0% of the graduate student population.The following chart shows the distribution of racial-ethnic groups at the school. If you click on it, you’ll find more detailed information.
The average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students is not available due to a lack of data.
The typical graduate student at CSU Channel Islands who borrowed carries a median debt of $16,867.
Graduate students who earn their master’s degree at CSU Channel Islands enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $127,150.
Early-career pay varies by field of study. The following table shows the graduate fields of study at CSU Channel Islands with the highest average early-career salaries for recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | $135,808 |
| Business Administration & Management | $120,386 |
| General Education | $66,961 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | $59,725 |
Located in Camarillo, California, California State University-Channel Islands is a public institution.The rural area surrounding the school is great for students who prefer living in a country setting. Get more details about the location of California State University-Channel Islands.
Contact details for CSU Channel Islands are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1 University Drive, Camarillo, CA 93012 |
| Phone: | 805-437-8400 |
| Website: | www.csuci.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/CSUChannelIslands |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/csu_ci |
Around 58.2% of CSU Channel Islands graduate students took at least one course online.For that same period, 20.7% of grad students took all of their classes online.
The only degree programs listed here are those in which master’s degrees were awarded.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 26 | $135,808 |
| Business Administration & Management | 30 | $120,386 |
| Computer Science | 17 | — |
| General Education | 18 | — |
| Mathematics | 3 | — |
| Nursing | 22 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which California State University-Channel Islands awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 5 | — |
| Nursing | 1 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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