Median Earnings (1yr)
$127,213
95th percentile
60th percentile in California

Earnings Distribution

How University of Southern California graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
University of Southern California$127,213$116,776-8%
California State University-Fullerton$125,308$127,831+2%
University of California-Los Angeles$109,183$119,120+9%
California State University-Fresno$113,758$115,750+2%
Loyola Marymount University$109,291$115,415+6%

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Educational Administration and Supervision doctoral's programs at peer institutions in California (41 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles$68,237$127,213$116,776โ€”โ€”
San Diego State UniversitySan Diego$8,290$140,159โ€”โ€”โ€”
University of RedlandsRedlands$57,614$129,610โ€”โ€”โ€”
California State University-FullertonFullerton$7,073$125,308$127,831โ€”โ€”
University of the PacificStockton$55,340$118,174โ€”โ€”โ€”
California State University-San BernardinoSan Bernardino$7,675$117,527โ€”โ€”โ€”
National Medianโ€”$94,220โ€”โ€”โ€”

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with educational administration and supervision graduates

Training and Development Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.

$127,090/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools.

$104,070/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Education Administrators, Postsecondary

Plan, direct, or coordinate student instruction, administration, and services, as well as other research and educational activities, at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.

$103,960/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare

Plan, direct, or coordinate academic or nonacademic activities of preschools or childcare centers and programs, including before- and after-school care.

$56,270/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Education Administrators, All Other

All education administrators 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 University of Southern California, approximately 22% 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.