California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California · Public · 19,562 undergraduates
Of 65 programs with reported earnings, 60 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 5 fall short. Another 90 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $2,877 |
| $30k to $48k | $2,974 |
| $48k to $75k | $5,002 |
| $75k to $110k | $7,355 |
| $110k and up | $13,578 |
| All families (average) | $3,967 |
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 | $62,716 | +$25,740 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $50,444 | +$13,468 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $50,249 | +$13,273 | clears the bar | $12,177 | 0.9 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $54,695 | +$17,719 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $37,567 | +$591 | clears the bar | $20,600 | 34.9 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $44,930 | +$7,954 | clears the bar | $14,108 | 1.8 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $59,545 | +$22,569 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $40,783 | +$3,807 | clears the bar | $18,500 | 4.9 yrs |
| Public Health | Bachelor's Degree | $56,466 | +$19,490 | clears the bar | $12,457 | 0.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $116,182 | +$79,206 | clears the bar | $12,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $87,525 | +$50,549 | clears the bar | $14,429 | 0.3 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $78,135 | +$41,159 | clears the bar | $29,958 | 0.7 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $59,904 | +$22,928 | clears the bar | $14,971 | 0.7 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $93,028 | +$56,052 | clears the bar | $12,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $126,611 | +$89,635 | clears the bar | $34,322 | 0.4 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 65 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 66% of students receive Pell grants · 53% 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.