Median Earnings (1yr)
$41,156
95th percentile (80th in CA)
Sample Size
32
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Stanford University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Stanford University graduates earn $41k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all ethnic, cultural minority, gender, and group studies bachelors programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (45 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Stanford University$41,156
California State University-East Bay$47,511$18,6380.39
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona$40,253$44,473$13,4860.34
Sonoma State University$35,263$52,579$19,1870.54
University of California-Berkeley$34,559$54,840$15,7400.46
University of California-Davis$32,563$46,911$14,1550.43
National Median$31,459$23,0000.73

Other Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
California State University-East Bay
Hayward
$7,055$47,511$18,638
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona
$7,439$40,253$13,486
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park
$8,190$35,263$19,187
University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley
$14,850$34,559$15,740
University of California-Davis
Davis
$15,247$32,563$14,155

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 Stanford University, approximately 19% 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 32 graduates with reported earnings and 15 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.