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Education Schools in California

17,606 students earned Education degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Education is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Education Majors in California

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 14,950
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,561
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,561
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,561
Post-Master’s Certificate 1,095
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1,095

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: 8.5%
  • Black or African American: 8.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 32.5%
  • White: 36.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 11.3%
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Jobs for Education Grads in California

In this state, there are 927,390 people employed in jobs related to an education degree, compared to 8,653,610 nationwide.

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Wages for Education Jobs in California

Education grads earn an average of $84,160 in the state and $77,170 nationwide.

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

1,927 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
18,070 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 8%. The average student takes 4.76 years to complete their degree at National University. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

1,019 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

62% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $65,748 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate.

855 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,986 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,285 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%.

776 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,471 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%. The full-time teacher rate is 26%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 3 to 1.

570 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
4,566 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $53,517 a year.

528 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
4,071 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 2.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at Concordia University, Irvine will pay a net price of $27,201.

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

6% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

473 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
9,686 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,826 a year. An average student at Loyola Marymount will pay a net price of $44,467. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%.

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

27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 50%. The average student takes 4.85 years to complete their degree at Cal State Fullerton.

464 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,314 after earning their degree at this institution.

Education Careers in CA

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $142,500
Interpreters and Translators 20% $55,010
Economics Professors 20% $125,160
Biological Science Professors 19% $116,420
Political Science Professors 18% $101,410
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 18% $42,060
Business Professors 17% $125,810
Psychology Professors 17% $109,340
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 15% $100,050
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 15% $69,510
Education Administrators 15% $84,450
Coaches and Scouts 15% $39,750
Postsecondary Education Administrators 14% $118,810
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 14% $106,790
Special Education Preschool Teachers 12% $43,270
Chemistry Professors 12% $105,850
History Professors 12% $95,160
Computer Science Professors 12% $125,900
Instructional Coordinators 11% $81,510
Education Professors 11% $75,360
Social Scientists 11% $77,750
English Language and Literature Professors 11% $100,790
Education, Training, and Library Workers 10% $44,220
Teachers 10% $0
Librarians 10% $78,620
Preschool Teachers 10% $34,600
Preschool Education Administrators 10% $50,250
Sociology Professors 9% $90,330
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 8% $84,920
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 8% $106,140
Teacher Assistants 8% $34,580
Vocational Education Professors 8% $61,830
Kindergarten Teachers 8% $67,670
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 8% $124,410
High School Teachers 7% $82,670
Middle School Special Education Teachers 7% $74,810
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 7% $78,850
Middle School Teachers 7% $74,840
Technical Education High School Teachers 7% $76,670
Elementary School Teachers 7% $80,830
Special Education Teachers 7% $62,690
Special Education Professors 7% $83,650
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 6% $113,590
Multimedia Collections Specialists 5% $47,440

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Psychology 7,826
Social Sciences 2,501
Communication & Journalism 858
Library Science 732
History 330
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 319
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 184

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