Education, General
Master's degree · Stanford University · Stanford, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Education, General at Stanford University earn a median of $71,967 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 $32,500, about 45% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
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 |
| 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 |
| Azusa Pacific University Azusa | $63,794 | $49,325 |
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$50,487
Frequently asked questions
How much do Education, General graduates from Stanford University make?
The median salary is $71,967 one year after graduation and $88,795 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $32,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.