Education, General
Master's degree · University of California-San Diego · La Jolla, CA
$61,100Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$73,566Median earnings 4 years after
$76,864Median earnings 5 years after
$31,045Median federal debt
64Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Education, General at University of California-San Diego earn a median of $61,100 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $65,824 four years after graduating (middle half: $52,724–$82,084). Median debt is $31,045, about 51% of first-year earnings.
Education, General (Master's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Sonoma State University Rohnert Park | $80,657 | — |
| California State University-San Marcos San Marcos | $77,823 | $20,936 |
| California State University-Sacramento Sacramento | $77,526 | $38,810 |
| University of Massachusetts Global Aliso Viejo | $75,971 | $20,500 |
| Notre Dame de Namur University Belmont | $75,756 | — |
| California State University-East Bay Hayward | $75,291 | — |
| University of San Diego San Diego | $73,028 | $33,705 |
| Stanford University Stanford | $71,967 | $32,500 |
| California State University-Stanislaus Turlock | $71,800 | $21,000 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona | $70,724 | $20,407 |
| California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $69,882 | $29,525 |
| California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside | $68,140 | $16,750 |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson | $68,117 | $20,500 |
| California Baptist University Riverside | $67,260 | $32,157 |
| San Francisco State University San Francisco | $65,425 | $26,500 |
Other programs at University of California-San Diego
- Computer ScienceMaster's degree
$148,262 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree
$146,806 - Engineering, OtherMaster's degree
$142,225 - Education, GeneralDoctoral degree
$122,372 - Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical StudiesMaster's degree
$121,264 - Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationMaster's degree
$117,115 - Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree
$112,996 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$112,006 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringMaster's degree
$111,009 - Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationDoctoral degree
$109,337 - Biomedical/Medical EngineeringMaster's degree
$100,166 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$98,870 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree
$98,377 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$96,256 - ChemistryDoctoral degree
$93,148 - Mathematics and Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$89,651 - Civil EngineeringMaster's degree
$89,543 - PhysicsDoctoral degree
$89,022 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$80,687 - Biology, GeneralDoctoral degree
$80,294
Frequently asked questions
How much do Education, General graduates from University of California-San Diego make?
The median salary is $61,100 one year after graduation and $76,864 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $31,045.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.