Education, General
Doctoral degree · San Diego State University · San Diego, CA
$93,908Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$25,712Median federal debt
8Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Education, General at San Diego State University earn a median of $93,908 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 $25,712, about 27% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
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 |
| 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 San Diego State University
- Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree
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$100,221 - StatisticsMaster's degree
$88,511 - Civil EngineeringMaster's degree
$86,359 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$84,731 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyDoctoral degree
$84,055 - Construction Engineering Technology/TechnicianBachelor's degree
$81,608 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
$78,478 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree
$77,039 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$76,812 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$75,061 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$74,647 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$74,523 - Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringBachelor's degree
$74,375 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$73,584 - Public AdministrationMaster's degree
$71,810 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$71,495 - Public HealthMaster's degree
$70,475
Frequently asked questions
How much do Education, General graduates from San Diego State University make?
The median salary is $93,908 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,712.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.