Education at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 113 graduates a year
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates in education earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Compares for Education
All 27 colleges reporting education earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $67,795 | $64,759 | #1 | $46,560 |
| 2 | Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | $65,381 | $60,137 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Endicott College Beverly, MA | $57,946 | $51,028 | #7 | $26,489 |
| 4 | Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, MA | $57,051 | $50,239 | #10 | — |
| 5 | Towson University Towson, MD | $56,949 | $49,979 | #11 | $52,791 |
| 6 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $55,892 | $58,009 | #3 | — |
| 7 | Boston University Boston, MA | $54,883 | $48,330 | #12 | — |
| 8 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $52,842 | $48,083 | #15 | $31,095 |
| 9 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $51,781 | $53,206 | #4 | $37,535 |
| 10 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $51,781 | $53,206 | #5 | $37,535 |
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| 21 | Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Fayette, MO | $43,653 | $46,805 | #18 | — |
| 22 | Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Fayette, MO | $43,653 | $46,805 | #19 | — |
| 23 | Lee University Cleveland, TN | $42,329 | $46,240 | #21 | $26,676 |
| 24 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $42,160 | $38,363 | #27 | $31,250 |
| 25 | Albany State University Albany, GA | $41,282 | $42,735 | #25 | $28,034 |
| 26 | Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO | $37,795 | $40,524 | #26 | $32,812 |
| 27 | Jackson State University Jackson, MS | $36,481 | $44,263 | #24 | $27,729 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State Polytechnic University-Pomona education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,250 one year after graduating and $42,160 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State Polytechnic University-Pomona rank for education?
Among 27 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona ranks #24 by median pay four years after graduation, and #27 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for education ($49,113), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.