Location: Los Angeles, CA•In-State Tuition: $6,813•Out-of-State Tuition: $18,698•Admission Rate: 92%
Median Earnings (1yr)
$39,870
82nd percentile
60th percentile in California
Sample: 21 graduates Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How California State University-Los Angeles graduates compare to all programs nationally

California State University-Los Angeles earns $40k — 82th percentile among natural sciences bachelors programs.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Natural Sciences bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (12 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
California State University-Los AngelesLos Angeles$6,813$39,870———
Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles$58,974$33,647$65,822$26,0000.77
National Median—$30,631—$25,0540.82

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with natural sciences graduates

Natural Sciences Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

$161,180/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Clinical Research Coordinators

Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.

$161,180/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Water Resource Specialists

Design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.

$161,180/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Life Scientists, All Other

All life scientists not listed separately.

Physical Scientists, All Other

All physical scientists not listed separately.

Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists

Apply remote sensing principles and methods to analyze data and solve problems in areas such as natural resource management, urban planning, or homeland security. May develop new sensor systems, analytical techniques, or new applications for existing systems.

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

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-Los Angeles, approximately 66% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 21 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.