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General Education Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 7,597 students earned their General Education degrees in CA.

In this state, General Education is the 1st most popular major out of a total 71 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in California

General 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 general education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general 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

In this state, there are 3,380 people employed in jobs related to a general education degree, compared to 60,930 nationwide.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in California

In this state, general education grads earn an average of $84,160. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,680.

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

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

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.76 years to graduate.

706 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,471 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average. 26% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 6% are considered full time. In their early career, UAGC grads earn an average salary of $26,426. An average student at UAGC will pay a net price of $20,987.

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

It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,209. 83% of the teachers are full time.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 95% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Azusa Pacific grads earn an average salary of $49,365.

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

It takes the average student 4.85 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $8,003. 50% of the teachers are full time.

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

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%.

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

45% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,542. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 1.60% which is lower than average.

196 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,986 Total Students

An average student at Brandman will pay a net price of $27,866. The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $51,285 after graduation.

General Education Careers in CA

Some of the careers general education majors go into include:

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

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