Education, General

Doctoral degree · Claremont Graduate University · Claremont, CA

CIP 13.01

$93,332Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$118,397Median earnings 4 years after
$121,403Median earnings 5 years after
$98,011Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Education, General at Claremont Graduate University earn a median of $93,332 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 $98,011, about 105% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Education, General (Doctoral degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (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
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$72,312$66,580
Northcentral University
San Diego
$71,811$72,765

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Education, General graduates from Claremont Graduate University make?

The median salary is $93,332 one year after graduation and $121,403 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $98,011.

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