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High salaries, best value: 4 highlights of Cal Poly’s recent national rankings

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Cal Poly's recent national achievements underscore its reputation for innovation, academic excellence and career preparedness. The university continues to attract record-breaking application numbers, driven by high demand for competitive majors like psychology and aerospace engineering, while offering standout programs recognized for their quality. Highlighting its graduates' success, Cal Poly ranks highly for salary impact, surpassing elite institutions like Harvard and Columbia, with alumni achieving quick returns on their education investment.

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Cal Poly kicked off graduation weekend with three ceremonies on June 15, 2024. The university expects to celebrate more than 6,300 graduates throughout the weekend. Chloe Croll, an Expedience Industry Management graduate, shows off her diploma. By Laura Dickinson

NO. 1: CAL POLY RANKED AS ONE OF BEST COLLEGES IN THE NATION. SEE HOW IT COMPARED

Forbes Magazine’s annual rankings examine the best public and privates universities in the United States. | Published August 29, 2024 | Read Full Story by Stephanie Zappelli

Cal Poly kicked off graduation weekend with three ceremonies on June 15, 2024. The university expects to celebrate more than 6,300 graduates throughout the weekend. Some interesting caps. By Laura Dickinson

NO. 2: CAL POLY GRADS GET BETTER SALARIES THAN HARVARD, OTHER IVY LEAGUES, NEW RANKING SAYS

The ranking is part of the Wall Street Journal’s annual tally of the best colleges in the country. | Published September 14, 2024 | Read Full Story by sdittenber@thetribunenews.comSadie Dittenber

A large sign marks the Grand Avenue entrance to Cal Poly’s university campus in San Luis Obispo.

NO. 3: CAL POLY EARNS PRESTIGIOUS RANKING FOR SECOND STRAIGHT YEAR

The top listing came from U.S. News and World Report’s 2025 college rankings. | Published September 24, 2024 | Read Full Story by Sadie Dittenber

Students walk past the Cal Poly sign in the University Union on Sept. 24, 2024. By Laura Dickinson

NO. 4: ONLY 3 ELITE PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES ARE A BETTER VALUE THAN CAL POLY, NEW CALIFORNIA LIST SAYS

At No. 4, Cal Poly is the best public university for your money in California, beating out every other UC and CSU campus. | Published December 13, 2024 | Read Full Story by sdittenber@thetribunenews.comSadie Dittenber

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