Chico State Showcases Concrete Industry Program
High school and transfer students visited Chico State's Fall Concrete Day to learn about the Concrete Industry Management major.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Internships
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High school students and prospective transfer students from across Northern California visited Chico State on Friday for the Concrete Industry Management program's Fall Concrete Day in Langdon Hall. Visitors made concrete, broke samples, conducted laboratory tests, and created small items.
Why it matters
The event lets prospective students understand the major before committing to it, combining concrete technology with business administration. Chico State is one of five universities nationally offering a Concrete Industry Management degree.
The program reports a 100% job placement rate and an average graduate salary of $85,000, and Chico State is one of only five U.S. universities offering the degree. The extraction does not indicate the graduating classes or time period these figures cover.
The players
Chico State
California State University, Chico, a public university in Chico, California, which hosted the event and offers the Concrete Industry Management program.
Tony Bearden
A Chico State representative quoted saying the event helps students understand the major before committing to it.
Olivia Teague
A Chico State student who completed an internship in aggregate mining and operations and said job prospects were key to choosing the major.
The details
Current students and alumni led demonstrations and activities during the event, letting visitors experience hands-on concrete work before choosing the major. The program offers career paths including project engineering, project management, sales, and quality control.
Timeline
Friday, November 6, 2026: Fall Concrete Day held at Chico State.
Industry Pipeline
Demand for experienced concrete industry workers is expected to continue as many longtime employees approach retirement, creating openings that programs like Chico State's are positioned to fill. Chico State's program is one of only five such degrees nationally, making its graduates a scarce talent pool.
Prospective students interested in construction management or the concrete industry can use the program's reported 100% placement rate and $85,000 average salary as a starting point when weighing degree options. The extraction does not confirm admission requirements or how to apply to the program.
The takeaway
Students weighing a career in skilled trades should look closely at niche programs, since a degree that pairs technical training with business skills may offer strong job prospects. Hands-on campus events can be a practical way to test whether a major fits before committing.
Further reading
Explore more about internships to see how students in Chico and across Northern California are building careers.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KRCR.
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