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General Education in California

General Education Schools in California

Jobs for General Education Grads in California

In this state, there are 3,180 people employed in jobs related to an Education degree, compared to 59,090 nationwide.

General Education Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for General Education Jobs in California

Education grads earn an average of $100,600 in the state and $78,500 nationwide.

General Education Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 37 colleges in California that offer Education degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 25 below:

#1

National University

San Diego

Graduates earn a median salary of $66,420 in their first year after graduation. The full-time student retention rate is 54%. Undergrads from California pay around $13,320 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $66,881 after earning their degree at this institution.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,474 a year. With an admission rate of 26%, getting in takes some planning. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,235 a year. About 34% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

#6

Ashford University

San Diego

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,447 in their first year after graduation. 31% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $13,160 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,763 a year. The school admits about 9% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,533 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 74% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,259 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 28%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $33,932 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 63% of applicants. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,434 a year. About 94% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

#12

Stanford University

Stanford

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $89,527 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 4%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

#13

Cuesta College

San Luis Obispo

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $33,848 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,340 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,409 a year. About 82% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,105 in their first year after graduation. About 88% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $78,094 in their first year after graduation.

Graduates earn a median salary of $57,445 in their first year after graduation. About 12% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,123 a year. With an admission rate of 42%, getting in takes some planning. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,824 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 79% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,922 a year. With an admission rate of 48%, getting in takes some planning. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,323 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 89% of applicants. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,973 after earning their degree at this institution. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 66%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $36,356 in their first year after graduation. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,082 a year. About 47% of those who apply are admitted. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $55,944 a year. 42% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $12,520 a year.

General Education Careers in CA

Some of the careers Education majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $98,329
Teaching Assistants, Special Education $96,801
Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education $89,337

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Education.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Teacher Education Grade Specific 108,054
Educational Administration 42,255
Teacher Education Subject Specific 39,881
Special Education 33,988
Curriculum & Instruction 21,331
Student Counseling 13,714
Instructional Media Design 8,879
Educational Assessment 5,695

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