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Education in California

Education Schools in California

Jobs for Education Grads in California

There are 1,068,680 people in the state and 9,386,620 people in the nation working in Education jobs.

Education Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Education Jobs in California

Education grads earn an average of $95,812 in the state and $78,626 nationwide.

Education Wages Nationwide vs. CA

Our data covers 20 colleges in California offering Education degrees. Learn about the most popular 20 below:

#1

National University

San Diego

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $66,420 a year. 54% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $13,320 a year.

#2

Ashford University

San Diego

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,447 in their first year after graduation. The full-time student retention rate is 31%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $13,160 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,215 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 87%, getting in takes some planning. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,235 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 34%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $63,275 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 10% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,434 a year. The school admits about 94% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

79% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,200 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,248 a year. About 92% of those who apply are admitted. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $66,881 in their first year after graduation.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,266 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $13,918 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,474 in their first year after graduation. About 26% of those who apply are admitted. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $55,944 a year. The full-time student retention rate is 42%. Undergrads from California pay around $12,520 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $58,993 a year. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

#15

College of the Desert

Palm Desert

Graduates earn a median salary of $32,557 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,326 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,145 in their first year after graduation. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,973 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 91% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 66%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $62,033 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 60% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,824 a year. The school admits about 79% of applicants. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Education Careers in CA

Some of the careers Education majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $98,329
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $83,105
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Special Education Teachers, All Other $86,208
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten $73,597
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $99,352
Adapted Physical Education Specialists $77,976
Special Education Teachers, Middle School $80,694
Teachers and Instructors, All Other $83,682
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $46,297
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $63,776
Special Education Teachers, Preschool $35,173

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