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Program Information and Accreditation

We conduct continuous and comprehensive assessment of our programs to:
create opportunities for the academic community to carefully consider learning objectives and create learning goals that align with overall campus priorities, industry needs, and societal objectives, measure and enhance student learning, provide students with information about the knowledge, skills, and abilities they can expect to develop through successful completion of coursework and academic programs, and ensure accountability and provide evidence of student achievement to accreditation bodies, legislators, and other stakeholders.

Chico State Fact Book

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Campus-Level Assessment

Regular Academic Program Reviews are conducted for all CSU, Chico academic programs, including those offered by the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management (ECC). Campus level assessment is coordinated by the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) through the Office of the Vice Provost of Planning, Resource Allocation, and Evaluation.

For additional information on College of ECC program assessment practices, please contact the Dean's Office at 530-898-5963.

Producing Well-Paid Graduates

Here's an insight into the first-year earnings of our program's typical graduates:

Average Yearly Salary of College of ECC Graduates
Department or ProgramAverage Yearly Salary*
Civil Engineering$75,000
Computer Science$96,000
Concrete Industry Management$83,000
Construction Management$87,000
Electrical and Computer Engineering$92,000
Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing$81,000

*Based on First Destination data collected by the Career Center from 2022-23 College of ECC graduates.