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Best Education, General Schools in California

California has 5 colleges offering Education, General programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 471 recent graduates. Graduates in California earn $27,637 on average within two years — 18% below the national average of $33,700. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

5
Schools in CA
$27,637
CA Avg. Earnings
$33,700
National Avg.
105
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Education, General in California

Public Schools (1)
$24,325
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (2)
$25,774
avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $1,449 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Education, General Schools in California, Ranked by Earnings

#1
Chapman University logo

Chapman University

Orange, CA · Private

$25,774
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $25,900
Graduates: 27
Acceptance: 55.6%
#2
University of California-Irvine logo

University of California-Irvine

Irvine, CA · Public

$24,325
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $25,783
Graduates: 206
Acceptance: 25.6%
#3
A

Ashford University

San Diego, CA ·

$24,929
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $30,317
Graduates: 238
Acceptance: N/A
#4
Hope International University logo

Hope International University

Fullerton, CA · Private

N/A
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 35.4%
#5
N

Northcentral University

San Diego, CA ·

$35,518
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Education, General in California?
Chapman University ranks #1 for Education, General in California with median graduate earnings of $25,774 within two years of graduation. There are 5 schools offering Education, General programs in the state.
How much do Education, General graduates earn in California?
Education, General graduates in California earn an average of $27,637 within two years of graduation. This is 18% below the national average of $33,700 for this major.
What is the hardest Education, General school to get into in California?
University of California-Irvine is the most selective Education, General program in California with an acceptance rate of 25.6%. The average acceptance rate across Education, General programs in the state is 38.9%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Education, General in California?
In California, private Education, General programs produce average earnings of $25,774 vs $24,325 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 1 public and 2 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in California

Construction Management $81,700 Construction Engineering $81,610 Construction Engineering Technologies $76,343 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions $75,984 Computer Science $72,889 Computer Engineering $72,447 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions $71,074 Computer and Information Sciences, General $68,388
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.