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Education Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 26,792 students earned their Education degrees in CA.

In terms of popularity, Education is the 7th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Education Majors in California

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 14,950
Bachelor’s Degree 6,310
Associate Degree 1,629
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,561
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,561
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,561
Post-Master’s Certificate 1,095
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1,095
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 965
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 965
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 965
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 282
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 282

Gender Distribution

In California, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.8%
  • Black or African American: 8.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 37.1%
  • White: 33.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Education Grads in California

In this state, there are 927,390 people employed in jobs related to an education degree, compared to 8,653,610 nationwide.

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Wages for Education Jobs in California

Education grads earn an average of $84,160 in the state and $77,170 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

2,121 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
18,070 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,722. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $53,072 after earning their degree at this institution.

1,904 Degrees in Major Awarded
7% Graduation Rate
31,115 Total Students

In their early career, UAGC grads earn an average salary of $26,426. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 6% of the teachers are full time.

1,019 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. 62% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

982 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,657 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it.

917 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,986 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average.

843 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
32,293 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. A typical student attending Sac State will pay a net price of $11,178. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

829 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
26,745 Total Students

25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 95% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

785 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,471 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 26%. The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average. In their early career, Northcentral University grads earn an average salary of $32,700.

713 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,178 a year. This public school has an average net price of $8,523. 28 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

656 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,209. The full-time teacher rate is 83%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Education Careers in CA

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $142,500
Interpreters and Translators 20% $55,010
Economics Professors 20% $125,160
Biological Science Professors 19% $116,420
Political Science Professors 18% $101,410
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 18% $42,060
Psychology Professors 17% $109,340
Business Professors 17% $125,810
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 15% $100,050
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 15% $69,510
Education Administrators 15% $84,450
Coaches and Scouts 15% $39,750
Postsecondary Education Administrators 14% $118,810
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 14% $106,790
Chemistry Professors 12% $105,850
Special Education Preschool Teachers 12% $43,270
History Professors 12% $95,160
Computer Science Professors 12% $125,900
Instructional Coordinators 11% $81,510
Education Professors 11% $75,360
Social Scientists 11% $77,750
English Language and Literature Professors 11% $100,790
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 10% $48,740
Education, Training, and Library Workers 10% $44,220
Teachers 10% $0
Librarians 10% $78,620
Preschool Teachers 10% $34,600
Preschool Education Administrators 10% $50,250
Sociology Professors 9% $90,330
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 8% $84,920
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 8% $106,140
Teacher Assistants 8% $34,580
Vocational Education Professors 8% $61,830
Kindergarten Teachers 8% $67,670
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 8% $124,410
Middle School Special Education Teachers 7% $74,810
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 7% $78,850
High School Teachers 7% $82,670
Middle School Teachers 7% $74,840
Technical Education High School Teachers 7% $76,670
Special Education Teachers 7% $62,690
Elementary School Teachers 7% $80,830
Special Education Professors 7% $83,650
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 6% $113,590
Multimedia Collections Specialists 5% $47,440

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Social Sciences 51,430
Psychology 40,562
Communication & Journalism 17,589
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 8,196
History 5,392
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 3,541
Library Science 829

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