Median Earnings (1yr)
$78,641
95th percentile (60th in CA)
Sample Size
35
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo graduates compare to all programs nationally

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo graduates earn $79k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas masters's programs at peer institutions in California (35 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo$78,641
California State University-Fullerton$77,733$86,035
Fresno Pacific University$77,547
California State University-San Bernardino$76,393$73,910
San Diego State University$69,519$74,164
California State University-East Bay$67,387
National Median$56,494

Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton
$7,073$77,733
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno
$35,558$77,547
California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino
$7,675$76,393
San Diego State University
San Diego
$8,290$69,519
California State University-East Bay
Hayward
$7,055$67,387

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, approximately 18% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.