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General Education at California State University-Sacramento

General Education at California State University-Sacramento

If you plan to study General Education, consider the program at California State University-Sacramento. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

California State University-Sacramento is located in Sacramento, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 151 general education graduations were recorded at California State University-Sacramento.

Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Sacramento

Many students take online classes at California State University-Sacramento. Among 31,943 students, 2,090 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,902 (50%) took at least some classes online.

General Education Rankings at California State University-Sacramento

Use these rankings to compare California State University-Sacramento’s General Education program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #4 of 50
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #4 of 77
Best Value California #10 of 48
Best Value Far Western (Region) #10 of 73
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #14 of 406
Best Value Nationwide #18 of 397

Earnings for General Education Graduates from California State University-Sacramento

Students who complete California State University-Sacramento’s General Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Education at California State University-Sacramento
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $75,285
2 years $69,338
3 years $71,700
4 years $79,866
5 years $90,404

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, General Education graduates from California State University-Sacramento report median earnings of $79,866, compared with $64,062 for all California State University-Sacramento graduates — about 25% higher than the school-wide median.

General Education earnings compared with all majors at California State University-Sacramento

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for General Education graduates at California State University-Sacramento, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, General Education graduates at California State University-Sacramento are 72% women (109) and 28% men (42).

General Education Master’s Program at California State University-Sacramento

Of the 146 master’s general education degrees awarded at California State University-Sacramento, 72% were women (105) and 28% were men (41).

California State University-Sacramento gender breakdown of General Education Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Education master’s degree recipients at California State University-Sacramento.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 55
Hispanic / Latino 50
Black / African American 10
Asian 11
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 7
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 10
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Education majors at California State University-Sacramento

Minority students account for 55% of General Education master’s degree recipients at California State University-Sacramento, above the national average of 36%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Education Concentrations at California State University-Sacramento

This General Education program at California State University-Sacramento offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Education 151

Highest-Paying Careers for General Education Graduates

Students who finish General Education program at California State University-Sacramento pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for General Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $98,329
Teaching Assistants, Special Education $96,801
Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education $89,337

References

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