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Education in California

Education Schools in California

Jobs for Education Grads in California

1,068,680 people in the state and 9,386,620 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Education.

Education Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Education Jobs in California

A typical salary for an Education grad in the state is $95,812, compared to a typical salary of $78,626 nationwide.

Education Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 20 colleges in California that offer Education degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 20 below:

#1

National University

San Diego

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $66,420 a year. The full-time student retention rate is 54%. Undergrads from California pay around $13,320 a year in tuition.

#2

Ashford University

San Diego

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,447 a year. 31% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $13,160 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,215 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 87%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,235 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 34% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $63,275 after earning their degree at this institution. About 10% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,434 after earning their degree at this institution. About 94% of those who apply are admitted. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

79% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,200 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,248 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 92% of applicants. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

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

Graduates earn a median salary of $63,266 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $13,918 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,474 a year. About 26% of those who apply are admitted. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,944 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time student retention rate is 42%. Undergrads from California pay around $12,520 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $58,993 a year. The school admits about 80% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

#15

College of the Desert

Palm Desert

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $32,557 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,326 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,145 a year. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,973 a year. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 66%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $62,033 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 60% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

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

Education Careers in CA

Some of the careers Education majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten 14% $73,597
Management Analysts 13% $51,034
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other 11% $47,617
Adapted Physical Education Specialists 11% $77,976
Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education 10% $89,337
Teaching Assistants, Special Education 9% $96,801
Special Education Teachers, All Other 9% $86,208
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 9% $46,983
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School 9% $46,297
Self-Enrichment Teachers 9% $77,096
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 9% $79,680
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary 8% $129,049

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