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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 |
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
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.