Stanislaus State Continuing and Professional Education

What Stanislaus State Continuing and Professional Education does

Stanislaus State Continuing and Professional Education (CAPE) is the extended-education division of California State University, Stanislaus, delivering credit-bearing undergraduate and graduate degrees, academic-credit certificates, and non-credit professional development to a regional and national audience. Headquartered in Turlock, CA, with a second regional hub in Stockton, CAPE serves approximately 69 staff and operates a portfolio of roughly 14 programs including an AACSB-accredited Online MBA ($990 per unit, fully asynchronous via Canvas and Moodle), an Accelerated Second Bachelor of Science in Nursing (17-month, Stockton-based), an MSW hybrid, an Online RN-BSN, BASS degree-completion, Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health NP certificates, and Study Abroad programs across Japan, Spain, Korea, Ecuador, Germany, and Poland.

The business model is a hybrid of per-unit tuition, state appropriations, and grant-funded program subsidies. Core revenue streams are tuition and fees (set for California residents, with the OMBA priced at ~$9,900 total for working professionals), federal and state grants (including $1.68M in MSW stipends over three years, $400K NSF EPIIC, $435K BEAM Circular), and externally funded scholarships (Legacy Health Endowment, HealthForce Partners Northern San Joaquin up to $5,000 per student, GVHC). Go-to-market is community- and event-driven rather than commercial: recruitment runs through Zoom information sessions, healthcare-employer career-pathway events, and feeder pipelines from regional community colleges and high schools, reinforced by employer co-investment in clinical placements (Health Plan of San Joaquin, Golden Valley Health Centers, Memorial Medical Center).

The institution addresses structural workforce gaps in California's Central Valley — a region with 47 primary care physicians per 100,000 residents (vs. the state average of 60) and a projected shortage of 10,000 nurses by 2030 — by training community health workers, nurses, behavioral-health professionals, and business leaders, with 70% of Stockton Campus students being first-generation college students. Recent capacity expansion includes a new two-story academic building at Stockton (Fall 2025) and Willow Hall (opened 2026), both housing clinical simulation infrastructure that supports the stated goal of doubling ASBSN output.

Name

Stanislaus State Continuing and Professional Education

Legal name

California State University, Stanislaus State

Website

https://cape.csustan.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Stanislaus State Continuing and Professional Education is the extended-education division of CSU Stanislaus, delivering undergraduate and graduate degrees, certificates, and professional development — including an AACSB-accredited online MBA and accelerated nursing programs — to working professionals, first-generation Central Valley students, and healthcare workforce candidates.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Continuing and Professional Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Education Professionals (Teacher/Administrator CE, CPD) (EDAAALAE), Professional & Applied Skills Noncredit Certificates (Non-licensure) (EDAAAEAD), University-Led Summer/Winter Schools (Credit/Non-Credit) (EDAIAIAA)

Keywords

• Continuing education programs
• Online degree programs
• Professional development courses
• Graduate business education
• Study abroad programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Turlock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Per-unit tuition for undergraduate and graduate programs. The Online MBA costs $990 per unit with 10 total courses required. State-supported education model with tuition rates set for California residents.
2. Grant Funding: Federal and state grants support specific programs including $1.68M in federal funding over three years for MSW stipends (secured by Rep. Josh Harder), NSF EPIIC grant of $400,000, and $435,255 from BEAM Circular for biotechnology research.
3. Scholarship Support: External funding from partnerships including Legacy Health Endowment scholarships for nursing students, HealthForce Partners Northern San Joaquin scholarships up to $5,000 per student, and GVHC scholarships for committed students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Stanislaus State Continuing and Professional Education (CAPE) delivers credit-bearing undergraduate and graduate degree programs, academic-credit certificates, non-credit professional development courses, Open University enrollment, Winter Session, and Study Abroad programs through a public university model. Offerings span nursing (ASBSN, RN-BSN), business (Online MBA), social work (MSW), counseling, education, leadership, and health sciences, delivered via main campus, Stockton regional campus, and fully online/hybrid modalities. Revenue is generated primarily through per-unit tuition ($990/unit for Online MBA) supplemented by state appropriations and external grants.

Product overview

Stanislaus State Continuing and Professional Education (CAPE) operates as a multi-program educational services division offering credit-bearing degree programs, certificate programs, and professional development courses. The portfolio consists of undergraduate programs (BASS, Bachelor of Science in Health Science, Bachelor of Science in Leadership Studies, Online RN-BSN, Accelerated Second Bachelor of Science in Nursing), graduate programs (Master of Arts in Counseling, Online MBA, Master of Social Work Hybrid, Early Childhood Education Credential), academic credit certificates (Leadership Studies, Ethnic Studies, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner), and continuing education offerings (Open University, Winter Session, Study Abroad, Professional Development). The Online MBA represents a flagship offering, AACSB-accredited and ranked among the top 6% of business schools globally. The Accelerated Second Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Social Work programs at the Stockton Campus address regional healthcare workforce needs through partnerships with local medical facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Master of Business Administration (OMBA) AACSB-accredited fully online MBA program for working professionals with asynchronous delivery and concentrations in Finance, Human Resource Management, Digital and Social Media Marketing, and Business Analytics. Tuition is $990 per unit with 10 total courses; completable in 2-7 years.
• Accelerated Second Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ASBSN) 17-month accelerated nursing program for students seeking a second bachelor's degree in nursing, offered at the Stockton Campus with clinical partnerships at local hospitals; produces 40 graduates every 18 months.
• Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences (BASS) Accelerated hybrid degree completion program for working adults, offered in 17-month cohorts rotating between Turlock and Stockton campuses with evening classes (Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-10 p.m.) and online components.
• Master of Social Work Hybrid (MSW) Part-time three-year hybrid Master of Social Work program preparing students for clinical practice in behavioral health, supported by federal stipends ($1.68M over three years, secured by Rep. Josh Harder) with commitment to regional employment.
• Master of Arts in Counseling Graduate program preparing students for counseling careers, with information sessions offered via Zoom for prospective students.
• Online RN-BSN Online degree completion program for registered nurses seeking to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, with RN-MSN Bridge Program and Sequential Enrollment options.
• Bachelor of Science in Health Science Undergraduate degree program in health science with information sessions and career pathways in healthcare fields.
• Bachelor of Science in Leadership Studies Undergraduate degree program developing leadership competencies for career advancement across various industries.
• Early Childhood Education Credential Credential program for educators seeking to teach in early childhood education settings.
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate Graduate-level certificate program preparing nurses for psychiatric mental health practice, with RN-MSN Bridge option available.
• Open University Program allowing students to take courses for personal enrichment or professional development without pursuing a full degree, with separate registration, tuition, and deadline processes.
• Winter Session Intensive term between semesters offering accelerated courses for degree completion, with separate registration, tuition, and financial aid processes.
• Study Abroad Programs Faculty-led and semester/year-long international study programs including destinations in Japan, Spain, Ecuador, Germany, and Poland, with financial aid and scholarship availability.
• Professional Development Programs Non-credit professional development offerings including Career Training, Teacher Education, Health, and Law programs for workforce advancement.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of OMBA students employed full-time while enrolled
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of the PacificcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration in the North San Joaquin Valley Regional Innovation Translation Ecosystem (NSJV-RITE) project, a National Science Foundation initiative to strengthen the region's innovation capacity and economic resilience. Part of EPIIC grant framework.
• BEAM CircularcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStan State is one of BEAM Circular's partners, connecting the University's academic and research strengths to real-world sustainability and regional prosperity efforts. Received $435,255 grant to establish Centre for Sustainable Biotechnology.
• North Valley THRIVEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partnership through which the EPIIC project is helping the University test and strengthen new approaches to external collaboration, rooted in the region's emerging circular bioeconomy.
• Health Plan of San JoaquincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNot-for-profit health plan providing MediCal services to more than 400,000 members in San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties. Partnership promoting workforce development for community health workers and supporting Stan State through workforce development partnerships.
• Golden Valley Health CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit community health center serving about 175,000 patients each year across three counties with 47 clinics. Provided scholarships and mentorship opportunities for students committed to improving health access in the region.
• Legacy Health EndowmentminorOthersNonprofit foundation providing scholarship funding to help undergraduate nursing students in the ASBSN program pursue their education and clinical training without taking on significant debt.
• HealthForce Partners Northern San JoaquincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributed $310,000 to Stan State with scholarships of up to $5,000 per student for those pursuing social work, clinical counseling, or marriage and family therapy programs to address critical field shortages.
• Memorial Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosting Healthcare Education & Career Pathways events in collaboration with Stan State. Located at 1700 Coffee Rd, Modesto, CA 95355. Alumni connection (Amy Collier Carroll's mother retired from there).
• Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNigeria-based university where Roland Starn Endowed Chair and Director of Agriculture Oluwarotimi Odeh served as Fulbright Scholar. Led to Memo of Understanding for more student and faculty exchanges between institutions.
• Nagoya University of Foreign StudiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJapanese exchange university where alumna Michelle Barajas-Perez studied during fall 2019 semester as part of Stanislaus State's international exchange program.
• SociOak GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJapanese company where alumna Michelle Barajas-Perez works in Tokyo as a full-time employee in the Foreign Human Resources department for the Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) division.
• USACminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStudy abroad program provider mentioned in student testimonial. Student Ryan McLaughlin participated in USAC program in Czech Republic.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Arizona State University Online: Largest US online university operation with extensive online MBA and professional program portfolio. Direct competitor in the same online-MBA working-professional segment, with significantly greater scale and stronger national brand.
• National University: California-headquartered nonprofit university operating one of the largest online education platforms in the US, with significant overlap in online degree programs (MBA, nursing, MSW) targeting working professionals. Private nonprofit structure allows more pricing and program flexibility than CSU peers.
• Western Governors University: Nonprofit online university focused on competency-based degree completion for working adults. Competes directly in the online MBA, nursing, and IT degree segments targeting the same flexible-format, employed-student buyer CAPE serves.

Direct peers

• UCLA Extension: Largest university continuing and professional education operation in California, offering certificates, degree programs, and professional development across similar domains (business, healthcare, education). Same university-extension model but at substantially greater scale and brand strength.
• UC Berkeley Extension: University continuing education division offering professional certificates, concurrent enrollment, and international programs. Comparable university-extension model with significantly larger scale and brand recognition but similar product portfolio structure.
• CSU East Bay Continuing Education: CSU sister campus offering continuing education certificates, degree completion, and professional development under the same CSU framework. Comparable size and operating model focused on Bay Area workforce needs.
• UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education: University extension offering professional certificates, online degrees, and customized corporate training. Comparable continuing education model with stronger STEM/biotech portfolio overlap with Stan State's BEAM Circular biotechnology partnership.
• Sacramento State College of Continuing Education: CSU sister campus with a dedicated College of Continuing Education serving Northern California workforce needs. Direct operational peer under the same CSU system policies, comparable size, and overlapping healthcare-workforce focus.
• San Jose State University Professional and Continuing Education: CSU sister campus offering degree completion, certificate, and professional development programs through its PACE division. Operates under identical CSU policy and tuition framework while serving a different regional workforce — making cost structures and program governance directly comparable.
• Fresno State Continuing and Professional Education: CSU sister campus in California's Central Valley operating a comparable Continuing and Professional Education division with similar credit and noncredit program mix. Operates in the same healthcare-shortage and agricultural-region context, making it the closest peer institution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/StanStateCaPE
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/stanislaus-state-continuing-and-professional-education
• Instagraminstagram.com/cape_stanstate

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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