California State University-Dominguez Hills

Carson, CA · Public · offers Graduate degrees

Small city

93%Acceptance rate
$8,615Average net price / year
43%Graduation rate
$57,162Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$13,807Median debt at graduation
12,538Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$7,449
Out-of-state tuition
$20,049
Total cost of attendance
$23,191
Room & board
$18,444
Books & supplies
$1,152
Average net price
$8,615

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$7,303
$30–48k
$8,090
$48–75k
$8,855
$75–110k
$12,323
$110k+
$18,947

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
93.3%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
43%
First-year retention
74%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$46,827
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$57,162
Median debt (graduates)
$13,807
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
63%
Students with federal loans
20%

Programs: what graduates earn

47 of 106 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing185$110,626$10,000
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other21$61,114$25,000
Computer and Information Sciences, General77$49,916$18,750
Public Administration42$45,471$17,250
Health and Medical Administrative Services—$44,584$16,500
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions44$44,374$19,579
Business Administration, Management and Operations547$43,905$14,728
Community Organization and Advocacy—$41,991$16,250
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication81$38,798$13,375
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other—$37,856$12,500
Mathematics41$37,568$12,343
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication17$36,517$12,969
Criminal Justice and Corrections172$36,092$12,363
Computer Science83$34,482$16,589
Sociology224$34,350$14,939
Communication and Media Studies4$34,015$17,157
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities161$33,588$15,000
Biology, General99$31,479$18,005
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods239$29,840$11,125
Psychology, General538$29,727$12,500
History24$27,975$11,490
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other—$26,681$12,879
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft22$25,920$13,329
Political Science and Government36$25,837$11,093
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness119$25,349$15,483
English Language and Literature, General50$55,081—
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics22$29,879—
Fine and Studio Arts51$45,469—
Design and Applied Arts21$27,744—
Human Resources Management and Services1$45,832—
Psychology, Other0$37,452$13,750

Master's degree

Students

Undergraduates
12,538
Graduate students
3,058
Part-time
23%
Women / men
60% / 40%
White
4%
Hispanic
71%
Black
13%
Asian
7%
International
1%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
21:1
Avg faculty salary
$106,101 / year
Full-time faculty
47%
Accreditor
Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
Website
www.csudh.edu
Also known as
CSUDH

Most popular fields

  • Computer & Information Sciences – 5% of degrees
  • Education – 7% of degrees
  • Liberal Arts & General Studies – 4% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 3% of degrees
  • Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 4% of degrees
  • Psychology – 15% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at California State University-Dominguez Hills?

93.3% of applicants were admitted.

How much does California State University-Dominguez Hills cost?

The average net price after grants is $8,615 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $7,449 and the full cost of attendance is $23,191.

How much do California State University-Dominguez Hills graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $57,162 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

43% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Other colleges in Carson

CollegeNet priceAcceptanceGraduationEarnings
California Healing Arts College
Carson, CA · Private for-profit · 243 students
$21,504—70%$25,151
Victory Career College
Carson, CA · Private for-profit · 100 students
——94%—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.