Education at California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA · Master's Degree · about 67 graduates a year
California State University-Fresno graduates in education earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Fresno 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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| 63 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $69,729 | $74,806 | #28 | $60,795 |
| 64 | Springfield College Springfield, MA | $69,601 | $61,291 | #121 | $56,328 |
| 65 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $69,554 | $72,491 | #35 | $67,730 |
| 66 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $69,523 | $63,261 | #95 | $56,649 |
| 67 | University of St Thomas Houston, TX | $69,235 | $70,392 | #50 | $64,921 |
| 68 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $69,108 | $83,850 | #5 | — |
| 69 | Wilkes University Wilkes-barre, PA | $68,953 | $70,126 | #52 | $60,471 |
Other Education Credentials at California State University-Fresno
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | $59,363 | $64,183 | — |
| Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification) | — | $81,076 | — |
Other Majors at California State University-Fresno by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $147,082 | $146,559 | #40 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $111,334 | $98,988 | #225 of 861 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $97,545 | $83,116 | #6 of 14 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $97,033 | $78,501 | #1 of 380 |
| Psychology | $90,681 | $70,238 | #6 of 92 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $86,139 | $71,819 | #7 of 190 |
| Public Administration | $85,549 | $62,889 | #64 of 243 |
| Social Work | $80,905 | $64,873 | #13 of 279 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $79,189 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $72,853 | — | #14 of 165 |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | $71,787 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $71,056 | $63,778 | #35 of 204 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $66,610 | $46,137 | #67 of 302 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | $56,219 | — |
| Biology | — | $55,084 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | $23,133 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Fresno education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $56,649 one year after graduating and $69,523 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Fresno rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, California State University-Fresno ranks #66 by median pay four years after graduation, and #95 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at California State University-Fresno worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for education ($65,824), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,000.
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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.