Education, General
Doctoral degree · University of California-San Diego · La Jolla, CA
$122,372Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$131,358Median earnings 4 years after
$120,409Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
28Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Education, General at University of California-San Diego earn a median of $122,372 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).
Education, General (Doctoral degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $72,312 | $66,580 |
| Northcentral University San Diego | $71,811 | $72,765 |
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 - 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 - Geological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesDoctoral degree
$79,645
Frequently asked questions
How much do Education, General graduates from University of California-San Diego make?
The median salary is $122,372 one year after graduation and $120,409 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.