California State University-Los Angeles Rankings by Salary Score™
Bachelor's
Master's
Salary and Debt by Major at Cal State LA
We calculated a Salary Score for each of Cal State LA's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Cal State LA to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for Cal State LA Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | Not Reported | $36,220 | |
| Anthropology | $13,460 | $31,310 | |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $15,130 | $30,770 | |
| Biology, General | $16,000 | $32,160 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $15,170 | $40,510 | |
| Chemistry | $13,450 | $38,290 | |
| Civil Engineering | $22,500 | $63,220 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $12,500 | $28,360 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $13,500 | $32,750 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $14,670 | $44,950 | |
| Computer Science | $19,210 | $48,430 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $12,270 | $36,880 | |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $14,000 | $33,590 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $10,280 | $28,060 | |
| Economics | $13,000 | $45,220 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $13,000 | $67,420 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $14,300 | $29,320 | |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Not Reported | $21,230 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $14,500 | $24,370 | |
| Fire Protection | $10,480 | $39,010 | |
| Food Science and Technology | Not Reported | $47,260 | |
| Geography and Cartography | Not Reported | $31,310 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $19,690 | $28,520 | |
| History | $12,540 | $31,130 | |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $13,810 | $37,750 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $13,390 | $27,420 | |
| Mathematics | $11,000 | $28,600 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | $17,690 | $59,120 | |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $19,380 | $33,900 | |
| Political Science and Government | $15,970 | $33,990 | |
| Public Health | $12,830 | $34,950 | |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $18,000 | $26,700 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $12,500 | $91,290 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $12,060 | $27,490 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $13,000 | $31,010 | |
| Social Work | $11,790 | $36,020 | |
| Sociology | $11,000 | $32,420 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $12,750 | $32,390 |
Salary Score ™ for Cal State LA Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | Not Reported | $64,490 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $38,660 | $101,410 | |
| Civil Engineering | Not Reported | $74,160 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | Not Reported | $48,040 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Not Reported | $73,640 | |
| Computer Science | Not Reported | $106,420 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Not Reported | $51,480 | |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | Not Reported | $54,320 | |
| Education, General | $20,500 | $61,220 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $30,750 | $89,750 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $29,130 | $67,900 | |
| History | Not Reported | $29,690 | |
| Mathematics | Not Reported | $60,770 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | Not Reported | $71,580 | |
| Philosophy | Not Reported | $31,130 | |
| Public Administration | $31,000 | $59,650 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $29,500 | $113,600 | |
| Security Science and Technology | Not Reported | $67,100 | |
| Social Work | $29,170 | $56,980 | |
| Sociology | Not Reported | $27,050 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | $20,500 | $77,720 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $39,750 | $58,040 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Not Reported | $39,730 |
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The undergraduate program gives a great foundation of knowledge for any graduate program. However, as the degree is not of the STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) there is a-lot of challenges that come after graduation. The great and worse thing about the university is that it is in Los Angeles, meaning you have to compete with USC, UCLA, CSUN, CSDH, CSUF, Cal poly Pomona and neighboring UC's and private colleges. You really have to do more out of the college classroom then you actually do... Read More
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