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General Education Schools in California

6,275 students earned Education degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

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

Education Levels of General Education Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 5,449
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 534
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 534
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 534
Post-Master’s Certificate 292
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 292

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: 8.2%
  • Black or African American: 9.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 30.6%
  • White: 37.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 11.7%
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Jobs for General 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 General 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:

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

73% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $53,072 a year. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

697 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,471 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1. Graduates earn an average $32,700 after graduation.

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

Graduates earn an average $49,365 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate.

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

The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,003. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,657 a year.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $57,540 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

Graduates earn an average $55,427 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 1.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,987. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

196 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,986 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,866. 100% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Brandman grads earn an average salary of $51,285.

195 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $45,632 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

General 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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