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Education in California

Education Schools in California

6,029 students earned Education degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Education is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 270 majors commonly available.

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 3,895
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 527
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 527
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 527
Post-Master’s Certificate 284
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 284

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: 10.0%
  • Black or African American: 9.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 33.3%
  • White: 34.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Education Grads in California

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

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Wages for Education Jobs in California

Education grads earn an average of $84,160 in the state and $73,680 nationwide.

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

#1

National University

San Diego
1,075 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
18,070 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,412. 91% of students get financical aid.

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697 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,471 Total Students

1 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 10% of the teachers are full time.

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259 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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255 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.85 years to graduate. 50% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1.

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247 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
11,317 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,538. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

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233 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.98 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 65% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $14,370.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years.

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215 Degrees in Major Awarded
8% Graduation Rate
31,115 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,722.

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196 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,986 Total Students

A typical student attending Brandman will pay a net price of $32,849. The full-time teacher rate is 12%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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195 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

79% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 90%.

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Education Careers in CA

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

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

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Educational Administration 2,692
Teacher Education Grade Specific 2,635
Student Counseling 2,023
Special Education 1,632
Teacher Education Subject Specific 654
Curriculum & Instruction 614
Instructional Media Design 446
Teaching English or French 255

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