Claremont Graduate University Rankings by Salary Score
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Claremont Graduate University's Top Ranking
Claremont Graduate University is ranked on 1 list of the best colleges by earnings one year out of college.
Salary and Debt by Major at Claremont Graduate University
We calculated a salary score for each of Claremont Graduate University'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 Claremont Graduate University 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 Scores for CGU Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management | $112,250 | $47,260 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $124,900 | $65,050 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $114,000 | $25,970 | |
| Psychology, General | $101,000 | $47,260 | |
| Public Health | $94,220 | $48,430 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Not Reported | $61,520 |
Salary Scores for CGU Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education, General | $88,000 | $104,360 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | Not Reported | $71,020 | |
| Political Science and Government | Not Reported | $71,020 | |
| Psychology, General | $148,500 | $91,740 | |
| Religion/Religious Studies | $97,220 | $51,480 |
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CGU met or exceeded all of my expectations and desires for doctoral study. I received professional and engaged mentorship, took advantage of many research and teaching opportunities at CGU and the other Claremont Colleges, received conference and seminar funding, and was continuously pushed to develop as a researcher. It was a superb experience.
Small classes and amazing teachers is what makes CGU so good. The ratio of female professors is the best at any university or grad school I have attended. The Professors truly help students succeed by sharing their own networking information to aid our research and bringing opportunities to our attention. Thanks to their assistance, I have been invited to speak at conferences and present my research every year somewhere. I was a commuter part-time student for the first 2 years. I stacked 3 four hour classes... Read More