Education at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA · Master's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates in education earn 46% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Compares for Education
All 214 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 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
Other Majors at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $141,744 | — | #34 of 48 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $128,133 | $101,955 | #120 of 861 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $123,084 | — | #27 of 83 |
| Civil Engineering | $110,863 | — | #9 of 81 |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | $90,339 | $70,849 | #6 of 36 |
| Mathematics | $82,412 | — | #3 of 11 |
| Public Administration | $81,998 | $43,464 | #95 of 243 |
| English Language and Literature | $69,842 | $29,181 | #5 of 43 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $66,785 | — |
| Psychology | $66,151 | $49,580 | #50 of 92 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State Polytechnic University-Pomona education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $70,724 one year after graduating and $95,883 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 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona ranks #2 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona worth it?
Its graduates earn 46% more than the national median for education ($65,824), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,407.
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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.