Earnings Distribution
How University of California-San Diego graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-San Diego | $122,372 | $110,350 | -10% |
| Claremont Graduate University | $93,332 | $110,236 | +18% |
| Azusa Pacific University | $94,132 | $102,971 | +9% |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $72,312 | $99,203 | +37% |
| Northcentral University | $71,811 | $76,623 | +7% |
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Education doctoral's programs at peer institutions in California (16 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 University of California-San DiegoLa Jolla | $15,265 | $122,372 | $110,350 | — | — |
 Stanford UniversityStanford | $62,484 | $98,357 | — | — | — |
 Azusa Pacific UniversityAzusa | $43,600 | $94,132 | $102,971 | — | — |
 San Diego State UniversitySan Diego | $8,290 | $93,908 | — | — | — |
 Claremont Graduate UniversityClaremont | — | $93,332 | $110,236 | — | — |
 University of California-Los AngelesLos Angeles | $13,747 | $72,312 | $99,203 | — | — |
| National Median | — | $81,873 | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with education graduates
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 University of California-San Diego, approximately 33% 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.