Best education-grades & methods colleges in California

Education-grades & methods bachelor graduates in California earn a weighted average salary of $37,415 3 years after graduation. This places California graduate earnings in the bottom 25% nationally. Additionally, education-grades & methods graduates earn 34% less than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

Our education-grades & methods rankings cover 11 of the 24 programs available in California, accounting for 41% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.

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#1 in California | #23 in Education nationally

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, California

Economic score 4.24

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Cost $12,912

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $49,217

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 68%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#2 in California | #28 in Education nationally

University of the Pacific

Stockton, California

Economic score 4.63

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Cost $23,800

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $54,497

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 74%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#3 in California | #38 in Education nationally

Fresno Pacific University

Fresno, California

Economic score 5.21

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Cost $14,773

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $47,244

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 72%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#4 in California | #57 in Education nationally
Economic score 6.23

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Cost $5,752

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $42,403

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 72%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

California State University-Stanislaus, or Stanislaus University, is a midsized public university in Turlock, California, with liberal arts and humanities among its most popular subjects.  

Stanislaus University offers several bachelor’s programs for students interested in entering education professions. Relevant degrees include Liberal Studies, a pre-professional program for elementary education, and Teacher Education, a teacher preparation program with 3 credential pathways – multiple subject (MSCP), single subject (SSCP), and education specialist (ESCP).  

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#5 in California | #63 in Education nationally
Economic score 6.65

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Cost $5,385

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $42,024

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 71%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

California State University, Los Angeles is a large public university with teacher education as the third most popular bachelor’s degree.  

Among Cal State School of Education’s few undergraduate programs is the Urban Learning B.A., a teaching preparation program focused on training its students to be culturally competent teachers in urban elementary school or special education settings.  

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#6 in California | #228 in Education nationally
Economic score 16.84

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Cost $32,849

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $44,952

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 64%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#7 in California | #230 in Education nationally

Biola University

La Mirada, California

Economic score 17.03

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Cost $28,098

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $44,669

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 68%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#8 in California | #284 in Education nationally

San Diego State University

San Diego, California

Economic score 22.56

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Cost $12,721

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $40,772

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 82%

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#9 in California | #296 in Education nationally
Economic score 24.37

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Cost $18,766

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $41,707

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 86%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#10 in California | #305 in Education nationally

National University

San Diego, California

Economic score 26.37

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Cost $29,412

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $42,374

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 69%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#11 in California | #416 in Education nationally
Economic score 207.72

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Cost $4,058

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $38,590

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 70%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

California State University-Dominguez Hills is a large public university in Carson, California, with much of its student body (60%) being first generation and financially independent (48%). At the undergraduate level, CSUDH School of Education offers a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies.  

The Liberal Studies BA program, both interdisciplinary in nature and a state-approved teacher preparation program, is well-suited for students planning to teach or pursue a graduate degree. 

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