Education, General
Master's degree · Whittier College · Whittier, CA
$63,486Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$79,462Median earnings 4 years after
$75,643Median earnings 5 years after
$37,098Median federal debt
18Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Education, General at Whittier College earn a median of $63,486 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 $37,098, about 58% 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 Whittier College
- Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$40,073 - LawFirst professional degree
$34,033 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$32,139 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$30,321 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$29,616 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$26,317 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's degree
$24,055 - Social Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$20,660 - Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's degree
$30,273 - Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$22,120 - SociologyBachelor's degree
$42,330
Frequently asked questions
How much do Education, General graduates from Whittier College make?
The median salary is $63,486 one year after graduation and $75,643 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $37,098.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.