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Why Choose CSUSB?

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The mission of graduate education at CSUSB is to support and encourage the intellectual, professional, and ethical growth of a diverse campus community and region.

 

Why CSUSB Graduate Programs?

California State University, San Bernardino graduate programs are led by faculty who are leaders in their fields, and many programs are ranked among the best in the nation. To ensure that our students earn more than a degree, the Office of Graduate Studies offers a range of opportunities so they can develop the leadership, communication and personal skills needed for a rewarding life and academic, research or professional career. At CSUSB, we define the future through our world-class, value-added graduate education.

 

Total Graduate Degrees Awarded in 2019-2020: 770

Degrees awarded to minority students: 57%

 

More Reasons to Choose a CSUSB Graduate Education:

Explore Our Two Beautiful Campuses

San Bernardino Campus

San Manuel Student Union on San Bernardino campusCal State San Bernardino is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in Inland Southern California. Opened in 1965 and set at the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains, the 430-acre campus is located just 55 miles east of Los Angeles, 60 miles from Southern California’s renowned beaches and deserts, and only 15 miles from quaint mountain communities.

The San Bernardino campus boasts six colleges: The College of Arts and Letters, the Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration, the College of Education, the College of Natural Sciences, the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and the College of Extended and Global Education.

Tour the San Bernardino Campus

San Bernardino Campus Map

 

Palm Desert Campus

Horse statue on PDC campus

Established in 1986, the Palm Desert Campus of Cal State San Bernardino is located in the heart of the Coachella Valley and serves the desert communities of Palm Desert, Indio, Palm Springs, and neighboring cities. It is the region’s only four-year public university and plays a vital role in educating and training the valley’s growing population.

PDC, as it is locally known, offers a variety of graduate programs geared to both full-time and part-time students. The campus offers graduate programs in the fields of nursing, education, business, and social work. Graduate students at PDC develop real-world skills while giving back to the Coachella Valley and beyond.

Tour the Palm Desert Campus

Palm Desert Campus Map