Claremont Graduate University
Claremont, California · Private, nonprofit
All 9 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 59 programs did not have enough data to judge.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $66,962 | +$29,986 | clears the bar | $111,000 | 3.7 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $80,974 | +$43,998 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Education, General | Doctoral Degree | $118,397 | +$81,421 | clears the bar | $98,011 | 1.2 yrs |
| Public Health | Master's Degree | $91,103 | +$54,127 | clears the bar | $92,618 | 1.7 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Doctoral Degree | $118,456 | +$81,480 | clears the bar | $98,030 | 1.2 yrs |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | Master's Degree | $64,890 | +$27,914 | clears the bar | $111,162 | 4 yrs |
| Religion/Religious Studies | Doctoral Degree | $54,096 | +$17,120 | clears the bar | $189,344 | 11.1 yrs |
| Music | Doctoral Degree | $48,663 | +$11,687 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Master's Degree | $80,672 | +$43,696 | clears the bar | $120,011 | 2.7 yrs |
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.