Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education

Master's degree · California State University-Long Beach · Long Beach, CA

CIP 13.09

$45,488Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$77,150Median earnings 4 years after

$74,818Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education at California State University-Long Beach earn a median of $45,488 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $66,129 four years after graduating (middle half: $50,227–$80,982).

Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education (Master's degree) at other California schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Hope International University Fullerton	$61,817	$28,008

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education graduates from California State University-Long Beach make?

The median salary is $45,488 one year after graduation and $74,818 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.