California State University-Dominguez Hills
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at California State University-Dominguez Hills, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 24% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 37th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at California State University-Dominguez Hills
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $110,626 | $118,588 | +33% | #27 of 966 | #56 | $10,000 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $44,374 | $109,642 | +44% | #5 of 93 | #5 | $19,579 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | $61,114 | $75,412 | +8% | #13 of 37 | #23 | $25,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $49,916 | $74,788 | -19% | #353 of 459 | #396 | $18,750 |
| Mathematics | $37,568 | $68,900 | -1% | #168 of 309 | #219 | $12,343 |
| Public Administration | $45,471 | $68,008 | +4% | #18 of 47 | #29 | $17,250 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | — | $64,677 | -5% | #124 of 187 | #168 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $43,905 | $63,662 | -7% | #649 of 1176 | #918 | $14,728 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $33,588 | $62,164 | +17% | #65 of 476 | #156 | $15,000 |
| Computer Science | $34,482 | $59,603 | -44% | #344 of 349 | #347 | $16,589 |
| Political Science and Government | $25,837 | $59,558 | -6% | #331 of 565 | #452 | $11,093 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $44,584 | $59,094 | +1% | #138 of 275 | #200 | $16,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $36,092 | $57,727 | +4% | #223 of 660 | #448 | $12,363 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $34,015 | $57,478 | +2% | #230 of 660 | #397 | $17,157 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | $26,681 | $57,245 | +23% | #2 of 14 | #3 | $12,879 |
| Sociology | $34,350 | $55,100 | +5% | #162 of 462 | #282 | $14,939 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $55,081 | +13% | #136 of 576 | #246 | — |
| Biology | $31,479 | $54,405 | -5% | #548 of 841 | #736 | $18,005 |
| Psychology | — | $52,965 | +4% | #5 of 9 | #7 | $13,750 |
| Psychology | $29,727 | $52,742 | +4% | #365 of 1027 | #672 | $12,500 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $37,856 | $51,549 | -24% | #57 of 61 | #60 | $12,500 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $25,349 | $51,185 | -6% | #369 of 610 | #535 | $15,483 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | $41,991 | $50,686 | -2% | #14 of 24 | #21 | $16,250 |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | $48,430 | -6% | #194 of 299 | #243 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $29,840 | $44,654 | -6% | #505 of 680 | #656 | $11,125 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $38,798 | — | — | — | — | $13,375 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $36,517 | $36,326 | -28% | #156 of 158 | #157 | $12,969 |
| History | $27,975 | — | — | — | — | $11,490 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $25,920 | — | — | — | — | $13,329 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
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🏆 Where California State University-Dominguez Hills Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Room | $10,215 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $28,770 | $40,650 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $2,624 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $2,970 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $4,942 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $8,028 |
| $110,001+ | $12,878 |
Programs & Career Paths
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Careers that graduates from California State University-Dominguez Hills's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology