#1 For Upward Mobility
Cal State LA is ranked number one in the U.S. for the upward mobility of our graduates. That means we’re the best university in the nation at helping our students earn their degrees and propel up the economic ladder.
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Our academic programs and research opportunities prepare you to meet the challenges of today’s world, find your place in it, and have an impact.
Chart your path to a degree in one of our 100 undergraduate programs, more than 100 graduate-level master’s, certificate and credential programs, and four doctoral programs. We cover nearly every field, from business to the arts, education to engineering, and science to nursing.
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Life As a Golden Eagle
Make the most of your journey and have fun along the way.
Friends & Networking
Get involved with over 100 student organizations, including fraternities and sororities.
Hands-On Learning
Gain valuable professional skills and experience while serving our local communities.
Academic Success
Outstanding tutors and writing coaches are available to support your academic success.
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News
Cal State LA graduate student explores ancient rock art in Baja California
Cal State LA anthropology graduate student Jennifer C. Leiva is uncovering the stories of ancient rock art in northern Baja California through a cross-border collaboration with Mexico’s Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia.
EagleCon 2025 celebrates sci-fi visionaries Alex Rivera and Herman Zimmerman, honors diversity and imagination in media
EagleCon 2025 at Cal State LA recognized Alex Rivera and Herman Zimmerman for their influential contributions to science fiction and fantasy.
Cal State LA has been awarded a $1.4 million NASA grant to develop an AI system for wildfire prediction and management
With support from NASA, Cal State LA is developing an AI-powered digital system to forecast wildfire progression and model air quality impacts in real time, helping address the growing threat of wildfires.