Education, General
Doctoral degree · University of California-Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA
$72,312Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$96,245Median earnings 4 years after
$108,918Median earnings 5 years after
$66,580Median federal debt
56Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Education, General at University of California-Los Angeles earn a median of $72,312 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $87,373 four years after graduating (middle half: $65,101–$115,386). Median debt is $66,580, about 92% of first-year earnings.
Education, General (Doctoral degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of California-San Diego La Jolla | $122,372 | — |
| Stanford University Stanford | $98,357 | — |
| Azusa Pacific University Azusa | $94,132 | $95,539 |
| San Diego State University San Diego | $93,908 | $25,712 |
| Claremont Graduate University Claremont | $93,332 | $98,011 |
| Northcentral University San Diego | $71,811 | $72,765 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Education, General graduates from University of California-Los Angeles make?
The median salary is $72,312 one year after graduation and $108,918 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $66,580.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.