Location: Long Beach, CA•In-State Tuition: $7,008•Out-of-State Tuition: $18,888•Admission Rate: 47%
Median Earnings (1yr)
$45,488
5th percentile
Sample: 27 graduates Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How California State University-Long Beach graduates compare to all programs nationally

California State University-Long Beach earns $45k — 5th percentile among social and philosophical foundations of education masters programs.

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Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education masters's programs at peer institutions in California (2 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
California State University-Long BeachLong Beach$7,008$45,488———
Hope International UniversityFullerton$36,250$61,817———
National Median—$55,202———

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with social and philosophical foundations of education graduates

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:
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-Long Beach, approximately 49% 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.