Median Earnings (1yr)
$125,308
95th percentile (60th in CA)
Sample Size
54
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How California State University-Fullerton graduates compare to all programs nationally

California State University-Fullerton graduates earn $125k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all educational administration and supervision doctoral programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Educational Administration and Supervision doctoral's programs at peer institutions in California (41 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
California State University-Fullerton$125,308$127,831
San Diego State University$140,159
University of Redlands$129,610
University of Southern California$127,213$116,776
University of the Pacific$118,174
California State University-San Bernardino$117,527
National Median$94,220

Other Educational Administration and Supervision Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
San Diego State University
San Diego
$8,290$140,159
University of Redlands
Redlands
$57,614$129,610
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
$68,237$127,213
University of the Pacific
Stockton
$55,340$118,174
California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino
$7,675$117,527

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-Fullerton, approximately 47% 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.