California State University - Chico

Yes, Cal State Chico is an online school that offers flexible remote degrees at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The National Center for Education Statistics reports that 62% of its undergraduate students take at least some online classes, while 32% of its graduate students study entirely online. 

Cal State Chico is considered a good school by many because its students graduate at a higher percentage and earn higher salaries than many other four-year universities. Its 74% graduation rate is 16% higher than the midpoint for other schools. Plus, its graduates earn $61,000 median annual salaries, putting their earnings at $10,600 more per year than the midpoint for other schools. 

Students should also explore the school's accreditation status to ensure they enter programs vetted by a third-party education agency. Cal State Chico is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). 

All schools featured on the OnlineU site are accredited. 

Cal State Chico is known for its online business administration programs. The school's website shows that more students enroll in this major than any other. Online students can study business administration at the bachelor's and master's levels, or they can pursue a degree completion program focusing on business administration and management. 

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is the highest-earning online degree at Cal State Chico. Data from College Scorecard shows that graduates of this program earn a median annual salary of $108,200. Coursework is taken entirely online except for the clinical requirements, which students complete locally. The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration is the second-highest earning degree, with an expected salary of $61,600.

OnlineU's Salary Score is another helpful tool students can use to estimate potential earnings. This proprietary metric compares alum salaries from different schools using the same degrees. On a scale of 0 to 100, Cal State Chico scores a 58 for its bachelor's degrees an 82 for its master's degrees. 

First-time students who are also California residents must have 2.5 GPAs or higher to be accepted into one of Cal State Chico's programs. Non-residents, however, are required to have minimum 3.0 GPAs. 

Before picking a college, it's important to check the school's eligibility requirements.

Applying to college at Cal State Chico as a first-time student is a simple process that can be completed entirely online. 

Follow these steps: 

• Fill out the Cal State Chico online application
• Submit high school and college transcripts. 
• Pay the $70 application fee. 
• Students can attach their college entrance exam scores, although it's not an application requirement.