Education at California State University-Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA · Master's Degree · about 55 graduates a year
California State University-Monterey Bay graduates in education earn 22% 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 University-Monterey Bay 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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| 19 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $83,297 | $75,795 | #27 | $67,260 |
| 20 | Cambridge College Boston, MA | $82,941 | $73,038 | #32 | $76,955 |
| 21 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $80,698 | $73,430 | #30 | $61,708 |
| 22 | California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA | $80,296 | $73,064 | #31 | $68,140 |
| 23 | Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA | $80,114 | $72,898 | #34 | $63,794 |
| 24 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $79,570 | $72,403 | #37 | — |
| 25 | Whittier College Whittier, CA | $79,462 | $72,305 | #38 | $63,486 |
Other Majors at California State University-Monterey Bay by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $115,179 | $87,863 | #196 of 861 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | $104,220 | $89,180 | #4 of 82 |
| Social Work | $95,950 | $71,186 | #2 of 279 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | — | $84,012 | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | $73,905 | — | #6 of 15 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Monterey Bay education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $68,140 one year after graduating and $80,296 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Monterey Bay rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, California State University-Monterey Bay ranks #22 by median pay four years after graduation, and #31 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at California State University-Monterey Bay worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% more than the national median for education ($65,824), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,750.
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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.