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General Education Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 7,597 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 5,449
Bachelor’s Degree 752
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 534
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 534
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 534
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 387
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 387
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 387
Post-Master’s Certificate 292
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 292
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 147
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 147
Associate Degree 36

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: 31.3%
  • White: 37.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 10.9%
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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:

1,075 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
18,070 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.76 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,722. In their early career, National University grads earn an average salary of $53,072.

706 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,471 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%. 3 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time.

407 Degrees in Major Awarded
7% Graduation Rate
31,115 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 6%. This private school has an average net price of $20,987.

368 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $52,679 after graduation. A typical student attending UC Irvine will pay a net price of $12,209. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

259 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

An average student at Azusa Pacific will pay a net price of $30,744. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

255 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Cal State Fullerton grads earn an average salary of $45,657. The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

247 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,317 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 98% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $46,036 after graduation.

233 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

A typical student attending San Jose State will pay a net price of $16,542. The average student takes 4.98 years to complete their degree at San Jose State. Graduates earn an average $57,540 after graduation.

222 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending UCLA will pay a net price of $15,023. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

196 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,986 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $27,866. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%.

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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