Median Earnings (1yr)
$69,024
75th percentile

Earnings Distribution

How California State University-Fullerton 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-Fullerton$69,024$76,498+11%
St. Joseph's University-New York$54,105$52,935-2%
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus$35,775$39,967+12%

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Public Administration and Social Service Professions masters's programs at peer institutions in California (4 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
California State University-FullertonFullerton$7,073$69,024$76,498
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles$68,237$163,956
National Median$56,123
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.