Median Earnings (1yr)
$71,142
95th percentile
60th percentile in California

Earnings Distribution

How California State University-East Bay graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
California State University-East Bay$71,142$81,392+14%
Fresno Pacific University$80,307$94,303+17%
Concordia University-Irvine$68,850$91,776+33%
University of Southern California$52,999$82,794+56%
California State University-Los Angeles$67,075$77,690+16%

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Student Counseling and Personnel Services masters's programs at peer institutions in California (31 total in state)

Scroll to see more โ†’

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
California State University-East BayHayward$7,055$71,142$81,392โ€”โ€”
Fresno Pacific UniversityFresno$35,558$80,307$94,303โ€”โ€”
San Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco$7,424$73,361$72,087โ€”โ€”
Concordia University-IrvineIrvine$41,390$68,850$91,776โ€”โ€”
University of Massachusetts GlobalAliso Viejo$12,520$68,207โ€”โ€”โ€”
California State University-Los AngelesLos Angeles$6,813$67,075$77,690โ€”โ€”
National Medianโ€”$49,765โ€”โ€”โ€”

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with student counseling and personnel services graduates

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

Advise and assist students and provide educational and vocational guidance services.

$65,140/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Residential Advisors

Coordinate activities in resident facilities in secondary school and college dormitories, group homes, or similar establishments. Order supplies and determine need for maintenance, repairs, and furnishings. May maintain household records and assign rooms. May assist residents with problem solving or refer them to counseling resources.

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 State University-East Bay, approximately 44% 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.