Best colleges for Education in California
Ranked by graduate earnings
National University, University of California-Irvine and San Diego State University award the most Education degrees and certificates in California: 1,131, 236 and 206 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 63 California colleges offer Education and award 5,535 degrees and certificates a year in all.
The Education program, specifically in General Education, focuses on the transmission of knowledge and skills while fostering character development. This program is designed for individuals who are passionate about teaching and learning in…
Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings
Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chapman University Orange Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree | $37,928 | 50 | 82% | $42,965 | $21,746 |
| 2 | University of California-Irvine Irvine Public · Bachelor's degree | $26,106 | 236 | 87% | — | $15,575 |
Colleges awarding the most Education degrees in California
Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National University San Diego Private not-for-profit | 1,131 | Not reported |
| 2 | University of California-Irvine Irvine Public | 236 | $26,106 |
| 3 | San Diego State University San Diego Public | 206 | Not reported |
| 4 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles Public | 197 | Not reported |
| 5 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara Public | 184 | Not reported |
| 6 | Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego Private not-for-profit | 161 | Not reported |
| 7 | California Baptist University Riverside Private not-for-profit | 156 | Not reported |
| 8 | University of California-Riverside Riverside Public | 151 | Not reported |
| 9 | California State University - Bakersfield Bakersfield Public | 138 | Not reported |
| 10 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla Public | 133 | Not reported |
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Career outlook
What this program leads to: Education Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1081).
Top skills
What Education Teachers, Postsecondary earn in California
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Education programs in California.
Which California colleges award the most Education degrees?+
National University (1,131 graduates a year), University of California-Irvine (236 graduates a year) and San Diego State University (206 graduates a year) award the most Education degrees and certificates in California, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 63 California colleges offer Education.
Which Education program in California has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Chapman University tops the list at $37,928. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.
How much do Education Teachers, Postsecondary earn in California?+
The average annual wage for Education Teachers, Postsecondary in California is $113,870 (median $111,850), across about 3,100 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
What is the focus of the Education program?+
The Education program, specifically in General Education, focuses on the transmission of knowledge and skills while fostering character development. This program is designed for individuals who are passionate about teaching and learning in…
What skills will I develop in this program?+
You will develop speaking, reading comprehension, active listening, learning strategies, and related professional skills.
What is the job outlook for Education Teachers, Postsecondary?+
The national job outlook is about +2.1% growth with around 5,600 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).
What is the typical education requirement?+
A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).
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