Education at California State University-Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA · Master's Degree · about 79 graduates a year
California State University-Dominguez Hills graduates in education earn 18% more 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 University-Dominguez Hills 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 |
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| 25 | Whittier College Whittier, CA | $79,462 | $72,305 | #38 | $63,486 |
| 26 | Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | $78,699 | $80,865 | #10 | $72,460 |
| 27 | Whitworth University Spokane, WA | $78,357 | $72,072 | #40 | $80,115 |
| 28 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $77,851 | $70,839 | #45 | $68,117 |
| 29 | National University San Diego, CA | $77,748 | $70,746 | #46 | $62,683 |
| 30 | Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA | $77,441 | $70,466 | #48 | $61,550 |
| 31 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $77,408 | $70,436 | #49 | $61,108 |
Other Majors at California State University-Dominguez Hills by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $151,224 | $128,758 | #34 of 432 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | — | $120,947 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $115,100 | $96,352 | #10 of 453 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $97,035 | $86,608 | #391 of 861 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | $95,683 | $64,709 | #1 of 14 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $95,089 | $74,460 | #3 of 280 |
| Public Administration | $89,849 | $72,886 | #41 of 243 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $89,284 | $47,237 | #6 of 17 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $84,789 | $51,759 | #7 of 302 |
| Social Work | $84,628 | $66,121 | #7 of 279 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $83,346 | $74,937 | #22 of 211 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $73,558 | — | #10 of 34 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $68,126 | $61,026 | #5 of 27 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Dominguez Hills education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $68,117 one year after graduating and $77,851 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Dominguez Hills rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, California State University-Dominguez Hills ranks #28 by median pay four years after graduation, and #45 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at California State University-Dominguez Hills worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% more than the national median for education ($65,824), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.