California State University-East Bay
Hayward, California · Public · 9,809 undergraduates
All 41 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 51 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,360 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,031 |
| $48k to $75k | $8,990 |
| $75k to $110k | $12,015 |
| $110k and up | $19,397 |
| All families (average) | $9,320 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $77,567 | +$40,591 | clears the bar | $16,125 | 0.4 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $54,436 | +$17,460 | clears the bar | $15,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $68,231 | +$31,255 | clears the bar | $17,190 | 0.5 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $64,835 | +$27,859 | clears the bar | $15,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $57,898 | +$20,922 | clears the bar | $17,516 | 0.8 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $119,900 | +$82,924 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 0.1 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $56,938 | +$19,962 | clears the bar | $18,854 | 0.9 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $62,427 | +$25,451 | clears the bar | $17,757 | 0.7 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $74,010 | +$37,034 | clears the bar | $18,272 | 0.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $150,921 | +$113,945 | clears the bar | $14,747 | 0.1 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $121,899 | +$84,923 | clears the bar | $29,439 | 0.3 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $57,708 | +$20,732 | clears the bar | $18,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $46,136 | +$9,160 | clears the bar | $16,625 | 1.8 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's Degree | $92,197 | +$55,221 | clears the bar | $37,140 | 0.7 yrs |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Master's Degree | $100,237 | +$63,261 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 41 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 44% of students receive Pell grants · 48% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.