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General Education Schools in California

In <nil>, 6,471 students earned their Education degrees in CA.

In this state, General Education is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 14 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in California

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 4,640
Bachelor’s Degree 676
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 519
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 519
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 519
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 297
Post-Master’s Certificate 297
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 184
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 123
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 123
Associate Degree 32

Gender Distribution

In California, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.8%
  • Black or African American: 9.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 32.9%
  • White: 35.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 10.3%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in California

3,380 people in the state and 60,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in California

A typical salary for a education grad in the state is $84,160, compared to a typical salary of $73,680 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

National University

San Diego
1,075 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
17,135 Total Students

The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.76 years. Graduates earn an average $58,241 after graduation.

706 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,648 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 1 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 25%.

407 Degrees in Major Awarded
10% Graduation Rate
40,362 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 6%. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,380.

368 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
36,505 Total Students

79% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,340 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,691.

259 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
8,126 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $24,811. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

255 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,738 Total Students

79% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,742 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.85 years.

247 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
11,489 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 43%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,413 a year.

233 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
37,133 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.98 years to complete their degree at San Jose State. A typical student attending San Jose State will pay a net price of $13,874.

222 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,116 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,627. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

196 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,798 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $52,290 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 11% are considered full time. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

General Education Careers in CA

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Education Professors 11% $75,360

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Teacher Education Grade Specific 7,510
Special Education 2,861
Educational Administration 2,692
Student Counseling 2,023
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,037
Curriculum & Instruction 614
Instructional Media Design 477
Other Education 416

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