Education, General
Master's degree · California State University-Monterey Bay · Seaside, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Education, General at California State University-Monterey Bay earn a median of $68,140 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 $16,750, about 25% 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 |
| 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-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 |
Other programs at California State University-Monterey Bay
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$89,180 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$87,863 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree
$84,012 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$71,458 - Social WorkMaster's degree
$71,186 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$47,825 - Human Services, GeneralBachelor's degree
$37,501 - Hospitality Administration/ManagementBachelor's degree
$35,760 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$35,312 - Social Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$34,678 - International/Globalization StudiesBachelor's degree
$34,246 - Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$34,089 - Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's degree
$30,712 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's degree
$30,413 - Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's degree
$30,378 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's degree
$29,929 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$29,168 - MusicBachelor's degree
$28,009 - Marine SciencesBachelor's degree
$27,268
Frequently asked questions
How much do Education, General graduates from California State University-Monterey Bay make?
The median salary is $68,140 one year after graduation and $86,306 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,750.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.