Education at California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA · Master's Degree · about 111 graduates a year
California State University-Bakersfield graduates in education earn 40% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How California State University-Bakersfield 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 University-Bakersfield by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $120,351 | — | #161 of 861 |
| Social Work | $86,527 | — | #4 of 279 |
| Public Administration | $85,123 | — | #70 of 243 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $82,248 | — | #13 of 302 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $68,014 | — | #128 of 322 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Bakersfield education graduates make?
Graduates earn $92,010 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Bakersfield rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, California State University-Bakersfield ranks #4 by median pay four years after graduation, and #6 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at California State University-Bakersfield worth it?
Its graduates earn 40% more than the national median for education ($65,824).
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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.