Education at California State University-Monterey Bay
If you plan to study Education, take a look at what California State University-Monterey Bay. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State University-Monterey Bay is located in Seaside, CA.
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Studying Online at California State University-Monterey Bay
Many students take online classes at California State University-Monterey Bay. Among 7,713 students, 420 (5%) studied exclusively online and 3,559 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at California State University-Monterey Bay
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Monterey Bay’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #32 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #39 of 197 |
| Best Value | California | #67 of 104 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #94 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #121 of 187 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #605 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from California State University-Monterey Bay
Students who complete California State University-Monterey Bay’s Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,923 |
| 2 years | $65,326 |
| 3 years | $70,380 |
| 4 years | $78,922 |
| 5 years | $86,306 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from California State University-Monterey Bay report median earnings of $78,922, compared with $55,901 for all California State University-Monterey Bay graduates — about 41% higher than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at California State University-Monterey Bay work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
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
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