Median Earnings (1yr)
$53,366
24th percentile (25th in CA)
Sample Size
106
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Southern California graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Southern California graduates earn $53k, placing them in the 24th percentile of all educational administration and supervision masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Educational Administration and Supervision masters's programs at peer institutions in California (52 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Southern California$53,366$64,327
California State University-San Bernardino$105,826$95,208
San Francisco State University$98,404$102,743
California State University-Dominguez Hills$96,352
California State University-Long Beach$96,042
California State University-East Bay$95,100$98,368
National Median$60,279

Other Educational Administration and Supervision Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino
$7,675$105,826
San Francisco State University
San Francisco
$7,424$98,404
California State University-Dominguez Hills
Carson
$7,064$96,352
California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach
$7,008$96,042
California State University-East Bay
Hayward
$7,055$95,100

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.