San Diego State University (SDSU) : Overview, Courses, Scholarships & Rankings

52.0201 Business Administration and Management, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-1011	Chief Executives	$262,930	$163,970	-$98,960 (-37.6%)
11-1021	General and Operations Managers	$133,120	$120,130	-$12,990 (-9.8%)
11-2022	Sales Managers	$160,930	$107,350	-$53,580 (-33.3%)
11-3012	Administrative Services Managers	$126,030	$99,420	-$26,610 (-21.1%)
11-3013	Facilities Managers	$114,520	$99,000	-$15,520 (-13.6%)
11-3051	Industrial Production Managers	$129,180	$123,920	-$5,260 (-4.1%)
11-3071	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$116,010	$113,770	-$2,240 (-1.9%)
11-3111	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$156,230	$241,990	+$85,760 (+54.9%)
11-3121	Human Resources Managers	$160,480	$131,800	-$28,680 (-17.9%)
11-3131	Training and Development Managers	$140,590	$152,670	+$12,080 (+8.6%)
11-9021	Construction Managers	$119,660	$123,050	+$3,390 (+2.8%)
11-9072	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$87,060	$95,420	+$8,360 (+9.6%)
11-9151	Social and Community Service Managers	$86,100	$84,080	-$2,020 (-2.3%)
11-9179	Personal Service Managers, All Other	$70,620	$76,380	+$5,760 (+8.2%)
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$120,240	-$29,650 (-19.8%)
13-1051	Cost Estimators	$83,160	$87,950	+$4,790 (+5.8%)
13-1071	Human Resources Specialists	$79,730	$77,800	-$1,930 (-2.4%)
13-1081	Logisticians	$87,600	$82,860	-$4,740 (-5.4%)
13-1082	Project Management Specialists	$108,100	$95,860	-$12,240 (-11.3%)
13-1111	Management Analysts	$114,710	$87,720	-$26,990 (-23.5%)
13-1141	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$82,920	$86,950	+$4,030 (+4.9%)
13-1199	Business Operations Specialists, All Other	$92,380	$81,760	-$10,620 (-11.5%)
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$124,710	+$10,870 (+9.5%)

52.0301 Accounting. (Cert2y+, BSc, PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
13-2011	Accountants and Auditors	$93,520	$92,210	-$1,310 (-1.4%)
13-2022	Appraisers of Personal and Business Property	N/A	N/A	N/A
13-2031	Budget Analysts	$93,920	$87,910	-$6,010 (-6.4%)
13-2041	Credit Analysts	$98,040	$93,530	-$4,510 (-4.6%)
13-2054	Financial Risk Specialists	$119,930	$101,790	-$18,140 (-15.1%)
13-2061	Financial Examiners	$103,650	$116,660	+$13,010 (+12.6%)
13-2081	Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$67,570	$107,700	+$40,130 (+59.4%)
13-2082	Tax Preparers	$58,860	$56,660	-$2,200 (-3.7%)
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$124,710	+$10,870 (+9.5%)

52.0804 Financial Planning and Services. (BSc)

A program that prepares individuals to plan and manage the financial interests and growth of individuals and institutions. Includes instruction in portfolio management, investment management, estate planning, insurance, tax planning, strategic investing and planning, financial consulting services, and client relations.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
13-2052	Personal Financial Advisors	$160,210	$157,300	-$2,910 (-1.8%)
13-2071	Credit Counselors	$55,890	$51,480	-$4,410 (-7.9%)
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$124,710	+$10,870 (+9.5%)
41-3031	Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$110,400	$82,730	-$27,670 (-25.1%)

52.0901 Hospitality Administration/Management, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to serve as general managers and directors of hospitality operations on a system-wide basis, including both travel arrangements and promotion and the provision of traveler facilities. Includes instruction in principles of operations in the travel and tourism, hotel and lodging facilities, food services, and recreation facilities industries; hospitality marketing strategies; hospitality planning; management and coordination of franchise and unit operations; business management; accounting and financial management; hospitality transportation and logistics; and hospitality industry policies and regulations.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9051	Food Service Managers	$72,370	$81,700	+$9,330 (+12.9%)
11-9072	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$87,060	$95,420	+$8,360 (+9.6%)
11-9081	Lodging Managers	$77,460	$78,470	+$1,010 (+1.3%)
11-9179	Personal Service Managers, All Other	$70,620	$76,380	+$5,760 (+8.2%)

52.0907 Meeting and Event Planning. (PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to plan, budget, and implement conferences, meetings, and other special events in the public or private sectors. Includes instruction in principles of meeting and event planning; special event management; budgets and finance; site selection; contracts, vendors, and negotiations; marketing and promotions; food and beverage management; audio-visual basics and meeting technology; and hospitality law.

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
13-1121	Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners	$65,090	$61,120	-$3,970 (-6.1%)

52.1001 Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. (BSc)

A program that generally prepares individuals to manage the development of human capital in organizations, and to provide related services to individuals and groups. Includes instruction in personnel and organization policy, human resource dynamics and flows, labor relations, sex roles, civil rights, human resources law and regulations, motivation and compensation systems, work systems, career management, employee testing and assessment, recruitment and selection, managing employee and job training programs, and the management of human resources programs and operations.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-3111	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$156,230	$241,990	+$85,760 (+54.9%)
11-3121	Human Resources Managers	$160,480	$131,800	-$28,680 (-17.9%)
11-3131	Training and Development Managers	$140,590	$152,670	+$12,080 (+8.6%)
13-1041	Compliance Officers	$84,980	$80,350	-$4,630 (-5.4%)
13-1071	Human Resources Specialists	$79,730	$77,800	-$1,930 (-2.4%)
13-1075	Labor Relations Specialists	$97,130	$98,320	+$1,190 (+1.2%)
13-1141	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$82,920	$86,950	+$4,030 (+4.9%)
13-1151	Training and Development Specialists	$73,760	$79,650	+$5,890 (+8%)
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$124,710	+$10,870 (+9.5%)
43-4161	Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping	$50,950	$50,620	-$330 (-0.6%)

52.1101 International Business/Trade/Commerce. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to manage international businesses and/or business operations. Includes instruction in the principles and processes of export sales, trade controls, foreign operations and related problems, monetary issues, international business policy, and applications to doing business in specific countries and markets.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-1011	Chief Executives	$262,930	$163,970	-$98,960 (-37.6%)
11-1021	General and Operations Managers	$133,120	$120,130	-$12,990 (-9.8%)
13-1199	Business Operations Specialists, All Other	$92,380	$81,760	-$10,620 (-11.5%)
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$124,710	+$10,870 (+9.5%)

52.1301 Management Science. (PostBacCert)

A general program that focuses on the application of statistical modeling, data warehousing, data mining, programming, forecasting and operations research techniques to the analysis of problems of business organization and performance. Includes instruction in optimization theory and mathematical techniques, data mining, data warehousing, stochastic and dynamic modeling, operations analysis, and the design and testing of prototype systems and evaluation models.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-1011	Chief Executives	$262,930	$163,970	-$98,960 (-37.6%)
11-1021	General and Operations Managers	$133,120	$120,130	-$12,990 (-9.8%)
13-1111	Management Analysts	$114,710	$87,720	-$26,990 (-23.5%)
15-2031	Operations Research Analysts	$99,120	$109,300	+$10,180 (+10.3%)
15-2051	Data Scientists	$124,590	$108,000	-$16,590 (-13.3%)
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$124,710	+$10,870 (+9.5%)

52.2001 Construction Management, General. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to manage, coordinate, and supervise the construction process. Includes instruction in commercial, residential, mechanical, highway/heavy civil, electrical, environmental, industrial, and specialty construction; facilities management; budgeting and cost control; logistics and materials management; organization and scheduling; personnel management and labor relations; site safety; construction contracting; construction processes and techniques; and applicable codes and regulations.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9021	Construction Managers	$119,660	$123,050	+$3,390 (+2.8%)

52.9999 Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. (PostBacCert)

Any instructional program in business, management, marketing and related support services not listed above.

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
99-9999	NO MATCH	N/A	N/A	N/A

51.0000 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS. (Cert2y+)

Instructional programs that prepare individuals to practice as licensed professionals and assistants in the health care professions and related clinical sciences and administrative and support services.

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
99-9999	NO MATCH	N/A	N/A	N/A

51.0201 Communication Sciences and Disorders, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the application of biomedical, psychological, and physical principles to the study of the scientific bases, development, and treatment of speech, language, hearing, and cognitive communication problems caused by disease, injury, or disability. Includes instruction in language science, hearing science, speech and voice science, biology of communication, behavioral linguistics, psychology, and applications to the development of diagnostic and rehabilitative strategies and technologies.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$153,860	+$15,960 (+11.6%)
29-1127	Speech-Language Pathologists	$95,840	$106,170	+$10,330 (+10.8%)
29-1181	Audiologists	$95,320	$129,100	+$33,780 (+35.4%)

51.0202 Audiology/Audiologist. (FPD, Spec)

A program that prepares individuals to diagnose and treat hearing loss and other disorders involving the ear, advise patients on means to use their remaining hearing, and select and fit hearing aids and other devices. Includes instruction in acoustics, anatomy and physiology of hearing, hearing measurement, auditory pathology, middle and inner ear analysis, rehabilitation therapies and assistive technologies, and pediatric and other special applications.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$153,860	+$15,960 (+11.6%)
29-1181	Audiologists	$95,320	$129,100	+$33,780 (+35.4%)

51.0203 Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist. (Cert2y+, BSc, PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to evaluate the speaking, language interpretation, and related physiological and cognitive capabilities of children and/or adults and develop treatment and rehabilitative solutions in consultation with clinicians and educators. Includes instruction in the anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing, biomechanics of swallowing and vocal articulation, communications disorders, psychology of auditory function and cognitive communication, language assessment and diagnostic techniques, and rehabilitative and management therapies.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$153,860	+$15,960 (+11.6%)
29-1127	Speech-Language Pathologists	$95,840	$106,170	+$10,330 (+10.8%)

51.0907 Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist. (BSc)

A program that prepares individuals to administer prescribed courses of radiation treatment, manage patients undergoing radiation therapy, and maintain pertinent records. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and physiology, oncologic pathology, radiation biology, radiation oncology procedures and techniques, radiation dosimetry, tumor localization, treatment planning, patient communication and management, data collection, record-keeping, and applicable standards and regulations.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$153,860	+$15,960 (+11.6%)
29-1124	Radiation Therapists	$110,820	$189,950	+$79,130 (+71.4%)
29-2034	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$79,760	$113,500	+$33,740 (+42.3%)
29-2036	Medical Dosimetrists	$141,420	$131,250	-$10,170 (-7.2%)
29-2099	Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other	$56,370	$58,400	+$2,030 (+3.6%)

51.0913 Athletic Training/Trainer. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to work in consultation with, and under the supervision of physicians to prevent and treat sports injuries and associated conditions. Includes instruction in the identification, evaluation, and treatment of athletic injuries and illnesses; first aid and emergency care; therapeutic exercise; anatomy and physiology; exercise physiology; kinesiology and biomechanics; nutrition; sports psychology; personal and community health; knowledge of various sports and their biomechanical and physiological demands; and applicable professional standards and regulations.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$153,860	+$15,960 (+11.6%)
29-9091	Athletic Trainers	$63,960	$85,530	+$21,570 (+33.7%)

51.1505 Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling. (PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of marriage and family therapy, involving the diagnosis of cognitive, affective, and behavioral domain disorders, both mental and emotional, within the context of marriage and family systems and the application of short- and long-term therapeutic strategies in family group contexts. Includes instruction in psychotherapy, family systems and studies, small group intervention and therapy, marital problems, depression, identification of psychopathologies and behavioral disorders, holistic health care, practice management, applicable regulations, and professional standards and ethics.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
21-1013	Marriage and Family Therapists	$72,720	$75,460	+$2,740 (+3.8%)
25-1066	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$93,530	$140,370	+$46,840 (+50.1%)

51.1599 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other. (BSc)

Any instructional program in mental and social health services and allied professions not listed above.

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
99-9999	NO MATCH	N/A	N/A	N/A

51.2009 Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences. (BSc)

A program that focuses on the application of pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy to the study of pharmaceuticals production and distribution, and prepares individuals to manage pharmaceutical industry operations. Includes instruction in pharmacoeconomics, industrial management, operations management, preformulation evaluation, product formulation/reformulation, drug product development, stability testing, dosage design, pilot scale-up, drug marketing, quality control, drug information, and legal and regulatory affairs.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-3051	Industrial Production Managers	$129,180	$123,920	-$5,260 (-4.1%)
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$120,240	-$29,650 (-19.8%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$153,860	+$15,960 (+11.6%)

51.2201 Public Health, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and evaluate public health care services; to function as public health professionals in public agencies, the private sector, and other settings; and to provide leadership in the field of public health. Includes instruction in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health principles, preventive medicine, health policy and regulations, health care services and related administrative functions, public health law enforcement, health economics and budgeting, public communications, and professional standards and ethics.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9111	Medical and Health Services Managers	$137,730	$145,840	+$8,110 (+5.9%)
21-1091	Health Education Specialists	$71,700	$78,720	+$7,020 (+9.8%)
21-1094	Community Health Workers	$55,970	$55,690	-$280 (-0.5%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$153,860	+$15,960 (+11.6%)

51.2205 Health/Medical Physics. (PostBacCert)

A program that focuses on the application of physics, nuclear science, and engineering physics to diagnostic, treatment, and therapeutic processes and public health protection. Includes instruction in radiation biophysics, biophysics, health effects of natural and artificially induced radiation, hazard evaluation, environmental radioactivity, nuclear physics, engineering physics, radiobiology, medical radiology, calibration and dosage theory, computer applications and medical informatics, and specific research problems.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
19-2012	Physicists	$166,000	$202,760	+$36,760 (+22.1%)
25-1054	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,460	$111,030	+$5,570 (+5.3%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$153,860	+$15,960 (+11.6%)

51.2210 International Public Health/International Health. (PostBacCert)

A program that focuses on the application of public health specializations, the social and behavioral sciences, and policy and communications methods to the study of health problems in low- and middle-income countries and regions, and prepares individuals to function as professional international health specialists. Includes instruction in health education and promotion, research design and evaluation, infectious disease epidemiology, international health policy and management, public nutrition and food security, information systems, program evaluation, medical anthropology, international communication, behavioral sciences, maternal and child health, demography and population policy, and health care finance and economics.

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9111	Medical and Health Services Managers	$137,730	$145,840	+$8,110 (+5.9%)
21-1091	Health Education Specialists	$71,700	$78,720	+$7,020 (+9.8%)

51.2299 Public Health, Other. (BSc, PostBacCert)

Any instructional program in public health not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9111	Medical and Health Services Managers	$137,730	$145,840	+$8,110 (+5.9%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$153,860	+$15,960 (+11.6%)

51.2306 Occupational Therapy/Therapist. (BSc)

A program that prepares individuals to assist patients limited by physical, cognitive, psychosocial, mental, developmental, and learning disabilities, as well as adverse environmental conditions, to maximize their independence and maintain optimum health through a planned mix of acquired skills, performance motivation, environmental adaptations, assistive technologies, and physical agents. Includes instruction in the basic medical sciences, psychology, sociology, patient assessment and evaluation, standardized and non-standardized tests and measurements, assistive and rehabilitative technologies, ergonomics, environmental health, special education, vocational counseling, health education and promotion, and professional standards and ethics.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$153,860	+$15,960 (+11.6%)
29-1122	Occupational Therapists	$98,240	$117,430	+$19,190 (+19.5%)

51.2308 Physical Therapy/Therapist. (FPD, Spec)

A program that prepares individuals to evaluate, examine, diagnose, and alleviate physical functional impairments and limitations caused by injury or disease through the design and implementation of therapeutic interventions to promote fitness and health. Includes instruction in anatomy, behavioral sciences, biology, biomechanics, biophysical agents, care plan development and documentation, cellular histology, clinical evaluation and measurement, clinical reasoning, communication, exercise physiology, kinesiology, neuroscience, pharmacology, pathology, physiology, professional standards and ethics, rehabilitation psychology, and therapeutic exercise.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$153,860	+$15,960 (+11.6%)
29-1123	Physical Therapists	$102,400	$118,340	+$15,940 (+15.6%)

51.2310 Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor. (BSc, PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to counsel and assist disabled individuals and recovering patients in order to achieve their greatest physical, mental, social, educational, and vocational potential. Includes instruction in patient evaluation and testing, rehabilitation program planning, patient support services and referral, job analysis, adjustment psychology, rehabilitation services provision, patient counseling and education, applicable law and regulations, and professional standards and ethics.

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
21-1015	Rehabilitation Counselors	$51,260	$49,630	-$1,630 (-3.2%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$153,860	+$15,960 (+11.6%)

51.2399 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other. (BSc)

Any instructional program in rehabilitation and therapeutic professions not listed above.

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$153,860	+$15,960 (+11.6%)
29-1129	Therapists, All Other	$73,800	$92,550	+$18,750 (+25.4%)

51.3101 Dietetics/Dietitian. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to integrate and apply the principles of the food and nutrition sciences, human behavior, and the biomedical sciences to design and manage effective nutrition programs in a variety of settings. Includes instruction in human nutrition; nutrient metabolism; the role of foods and nutrition in health promotion and disease prevention; planning and directing food service activities; diet and nutrition analysis and planning; supervision of food storage and preparation; client education; and professional standards and regulations.

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
29-1031	Dietitians and Nutritionists	$74,770	$78,900	+$4,130 (+5.5%)
29-2051	Dietetic Technicians	$39,560	$48,480	+$8,920 (+22.5%)

51.3801 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance.

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
25-1072	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$87,090	$138,780	+$51,690 (+59.4%)
29-1141	Registered Nurses	$98,430	$132,230	+$33,800 (+34.3%)

45.0101 Social Sciences, General. (Cert2y+)

A program that focuses on the general study of human social behavior and social institutions using any of the methodologies common to the social sciences and/or history, or an undifferentiated program of study in the social sciences.

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11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$120,240	-$29,650 (-19.8%)
19-3099	Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$106,440	$89,110	-$17,330 (-16.3%)
19-4061	Social Science Research Assistants	$63,560	$57,450	-$6,110 (-9.6%)
25-1069	Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$92,950	$141,850	+$48,900 (+52.6%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$84,540	+$10,840 (+14.7%)

45.0201 Anthropology, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that focuses on the systematic study of human beings, their antecedents and related primates, and their cultural behavior and institutions, in comparative perspective. Includes instruction in biological/physical anthropology, primatology, human paleontology and prehistoric archeology, hominid evolution, anthropological linguistics, ethnography, ethnology, ethnohistory, socio-cultural anthropology, psychological anthropology, research methods, and applications to areas such as medicine, forensic pathology, museum studies, and international affairs.

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$120,240	-$29,650 (-19.8%)
19-3091	Anthropologists and Archeologists	$71,070	$77,620	+$6,550 (+9.2%)
25-1061	Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,530	$135,630	+$33,100 (+32.3%)

45.0401 Criminology. (PostBacCert)

A program that focuses on the systematic study of crime as a sociopathological phenomenon, the behavior of criminals, and the social institutions evolved to respond to crime. Includes instruction in the theory of crime, psychological and social bases of criminal behavior, social value systems and the theory of punishment, criminal law and criminal justice systems, penology, rehabilitation and recidivism, studies of specific types of crime, social attitudes and policy, and applications to specific issues in law enforcement administration and policy.

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$120,240	-$29,650 (-19.8%)
19-3039	Psychologists, All Other	$111,340	$139,090	+$27,750 (+24.9%)
19-3041	Sociologists	$111,670	$123,300	+$11,630 (+10.4%)
19-4099	Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other	$64,640	$50,070	-$14,570 (-22.5%)
25-1111	Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,820	$173,250	+$88,430 (+104.3%)

45.0601 Economics, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, and applications to specific industries and public policy issues.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$120,240	-$29,650 (-19.8%)
19-3011	Economists	$130,910	$148,970	+$18,060 (+13.8%)
19-3022	Survey Researchers	$73,470	$115,630	+$42,160 (+57.4%)
19-4061	Social Science Research Assistants	$63,560	$57,450	-$6,110 (-9.6%)
25-1063	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$133,140	$168,300	+$35,160 (+26.4%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$84,540	+$10,840 (+14.7%)

45.0701 Geography. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the systematic study of the spatial distribution and interrelationships of people, natural resources, plant and animal life. Includes instruction in historical and political geography, cultural geography, economic and physical geography, regional science, cartographic methods, remote sensing, spatial analysis, and applications to areas such as land-use planning, development studies, and analyses of specific countries, regions, and resources.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$120,240	-$29,650 (-19.8%)
17-3031	Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$56,890	$57,840	+$950 (+1.7%)
19-3092	Geographers	$98,160	N/A	N/A
25-1064	Geography Teachers, Postsecondary	$99,020	$163,790	+$64,770 (+65.4%)

45.0702 Geographic Information Science and Cartography. (BSc)

A program that focuses on the systematic study of map-making and the application of mathematical, computer, and other techniques to the analysis of large amounts of geographic data and the science of mapping geographic information. Includes instruction in cartographic theory and map projections, computer-assisted cartography, geographic information systems, map design and layout, photogrammetry, air photo interpretation, remote sensing, spatial analysis, geodesy, cartographic editing, and applications to specific industrial, commercial, research, and governmental mapping problems.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$120,240	-$29,650 (-19.8%)
17-1021	Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$82,860	$137,430	+$54,570 (+65.9%)
17-3031	Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$56,890	$57,840	+$950 (+1.7%)
19-3092	Geographers	$98,160	N/A	N/A
25-1064	Geography Teachers, Postsecondary	$99,020	$163,790	+$64,770 (+65.4%)

45.0901 International Relations and Affairs. (Cert2y+)

A program that focuses on the systematic study of international politics and institutions, and the conduct of diplomacy and foreign policy. Includes instruction in international relations theory, foreign policy analysis, international law and organization, the comparative study of specific countries and regions, and the theory and practice of diplomacy.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$120,240	-$29,650 (-19.8%)
19-3094	Political Scientists	$137,600	$132,240	-$5,360 (-3.9%)
25-1065	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,160	$139,760	+$34,600 (+32.9%)

45.0902 National Security Policy Studies. (PostBacCert)

A program that focuses on the theory and application of intelligence, diplomacy, military power, and related tools of statecraft to national defense policy formulation and power projection. Includes instruction in history, political theory, public policy analysis, civil-military relations, military and defense studies, homeland security, leadership, threat scenarios, regional and local issues, alliance and coalition issues, defense budgeting and economics, intelligence, and strategy.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$120,240	-$29,650 (-19.8%)
19-3094	Political Scientists	$137,600	$132,240	-$5,360 (-3.9%)
25-1065	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,160	$139,760	+$34,600 (+32.9%)

45.0999 International Relations and National Security Studies, Other. (Cert2y+)

Any instructional program in international relations and national security studies not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$120,240	-$29,650 (-19.8%)
19-3094	Political Scientists	$137,600	$132,240	-$5,360 (-3.9%)
25-1065	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,160	$139,760	+$34,600 (+32.9%)

45.1001 Political Science and Government, General. (Cert2y+, BSc, PostBacCert)

A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public opinion, political research methods, studies of the government and politics of specific countries, and studies of specific political institutions and processes.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$120,240	-$29,650 (-19.8%)
19-3094	Political Scientists	$137,600	$132,240	-$5,360 (-3.9%)
19-4061	Social Science Research Assistants	$63,560	$57,450	-$6,110 (-9.6%)
25-1065	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,160	$139,760	+$34,600 (+32.9%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$84,540	+$10,840 (+14.7%)

45.1101 Sociology, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$120,240	-$29,650 (-19.8%)
19-3041	Sociologists	$111,670	$123,300	+$11,630 (+10.4%)
19-4061	Social Science Research Assistants	$63,560	$57,450	-$6,110 (-9.6%)
25-1067	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,270	$133,240	+$35,970 (+37%)

45.1201 Urban Studies/Affairs. (Cert2y+)

A program that focuses on the application of social science principles to the study of urban institutions and the forces influencing urban social and political life. Includes instruction in urban theory, the development and evolution of urban areas, urban sociology, principles of urban and social planning, and the politics and economics of urban government and services.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$120,240	-$29,650 (-19.8%)
19-3041	Sociologists	$111,670	$123,300	+$11,630 (+10.4%)
19-3051	Urban and Regional Planners	$89,730	$83,680	-$6,050 (-6.7%)
25-1069	Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$92,950	$141,850	+$48,900 (+52.6%)

45.9999 Social Sciences, Other. (FPD)

Any instructional program in social sciences not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$120,240	-$29,650 (-19.8%)
19-3099	Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$106,440	$89,110	-$17,330 (-16.3%)
25-1069	Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$92,950	$141,850	+$48,900 (+52.6%)

13.0101 Education, General. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching, the basic principles of educational psychology, the art of teaching, the planning and administration of educational activities, school safety and health issues, and the social foundations of education.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$117,490	+$38,990 (+49.7%)
25-9042	Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education	N/A	N/A	N/A
25-9043	Teaching Assistants, Special Education	N/A	N/A	N/A

13.0201 Bilingual and Multilingual Education. (BSc)

A program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to bilingual/bicultural children or adults, and/or the design and implementation of educational programs having the goal of producing bilingual/bicultural individuals. Includes preparation to serve as teachers and administrators in bilingual/bicultural education programs.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$117,490	+$38,990 (+49.7%)
25-2011	Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$41,450	$48,180	+$6,730 (+16.2%)
25-2012	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$67,020	$75,310	+$8,290 (+12.4%)
25-2021	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$69,790	$82,960	+$13,170 (+18.9%)
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$70,040	$84,690	+$14,650 (+20.9%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$84,540	+$10,840 (+14.7%)
25-3011	Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$64,660	$93,370	+$28,710 (+44.4%)
25-3099	Teachers and Instructors, All Other	$71,610	$88,300	+$16,690 (+23.3%)

13.0202 Multicultural Education. (BSc)

A program that focuses on the design, and implementation of instructional and advising services for culturally diverse learning populations. Includes instruction in cultural diversity, at-risk populations, multilingual and ESL education, program and curriculum design, instructional technology, information resources, LEP and minority education strategies, counseling and communicating with multicultural populations, law and regulations, and applications to specific cultural groups, educational services, and research issues.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$117,490	+$38,990 (+49.7%)
25-3011	Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$64,660	$93,370	+$28,710 (+44.4%)
25-3099	Teachers and Instructors, All Other	$71,610	$88,300	+$16,690 (+23.3%)

13.0301 Curriculum and Instruction. (FPD)

A program that focuses on the curriculum and related instructional processes and tools, and that may prepare individuals to serve as professional curriculum specialists. Includes instruction in curriculum theory, curriculum design and planning, instructional material design and evaluation, curriculum evaluation, and applications to specific subject matter, programs or educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$117,490	+$38,990 (+49.7%)
25-9031	Instructional Coordinators	$77,600	$83,830	+$6,230 (+8%)

13.0401 Educational Leadership and Administration, General. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the general principles and techniques of administering a wide variety of schools and other educational organizations and facilities, supervising educational personnel at the school or staff level, and that may prepare individuals as general administrators and supervisors.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9031	Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare	$62,640	$68,810	+$6,170 (+9.8%)
11-9032	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$113,360	$138,580	+$25,220 (+22.2%)
11-9033	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$124,450	$125,100	+$650 (+0.5%)
11-9039	Education Administrators, All Other	$99,460	$106,920	+$7,460 (+7.5%)

13.0407 Community College Administration. (BSc, FPD)

A program that focuses on the principles and techniques of administering community and junior colleges and related postsecondary systems, the study of community and junior colleges as objects of applied research, and that may prepare individuals to function as administrators in such settings. Includes instruction in community and junior college finance; policy and planning studies; curriculum; faculty and labor relations; higher education law; student services; research on community and junior colleges; institutional research; marketing and promotion; and issues of evaluation, accountability and philosophy.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9033	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$124,450	$125,100	+$650 (+0.5%)

13.0501 Educational/Instructional Technology. (BSc, PostBacCert)

A program that focuses on integrating technology into educational curricula. Includes instruction in foundations of educational technology, computer applications, utilizing technology for assessment, multimedia instruction, web-based instruction, distance education, and designing and producing educational software and materials.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
13-1151	Training and Development Specialists	$73,760	$79,650	+$5,890 (+8%)
25-4022	Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$69,180	$69,050	-$130 (-0.2%)
25-9031	Instructional Coordinators	$77,600	$83,830	+$6,230 (+8%)

13.1016 Education/Teaching of Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries. (BSc)

A program that focuses on the design of educational services for children or adults who are surviving and recovering from brain and brain stem injuries affecting their cognitive, perceptive, and motor functions. Includes instruction in neurophysiology and neuropathology; speech, other sensory, and motor pathologies; emotional and cognitive disabilities; physical and occupational rehabilitation techniques; developing individual education plans, teaching and supervising brain-injured students, counseling, and applicable laws and policies.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$117,490	+$38,990 (+49.7%)
25-2051	Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$72,610	$67,120	-$5,490 (-7.6%)
25-2055	Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten	N/A	N/A	N/A
25-2056	Special Education Teachers, Elementary School	N/A	N/A	N/A
25-2057	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$72,310	$85,500	+$13,190 (+18.2%)
25-2058	Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$74,610	$75,880	+$1,270 (+1.7%)
25-2059	Special Education Teachers, All Other	$74,180	$81,300	+$7,120 (+9.6%)

13.1101 Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services. (PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to apply the theory and principles of guidance and counseling to the provision of support for the personal, social, educational, and vocational development of students, and the organizing of guidance services within elementary, middle and secondary educational institutions. Includes instruction in legal and professional requirements, therapeutic counselor intervention, vocational counseling, and related sociological and psychological foundations.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
21-1012	Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$71,520	$87,510	+$15,990 (+22.4%)

13.1201 Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching. (BSc)

A program that prepares individuals to teach adult students in various settings, including basic and remedial education programs, continuing education programs, and programs designed to develop or upgrade specific employment-related knowledge and skills.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
13-1151	Training and Development Specialists	$73,760	$79,650	+$5,890 (+8%)
25-3011	Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$64,660	$93,370	+$28,710 (+44.4%)
25-3021	Self-Enrichment Teachers	$53,330	$48,360	-$4,970 (-9.3%)

13.1210 Early Childhood Education and Teaching. (Cert2y+, BSc, PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$117,490	+$38,990 (+49.7%)
25-2011	Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$41,450	$48,180	+$6,730 (+16.2%)
25-2012	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$67,020	$75,310	+$8,290 (+12.4%)
25-2021	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$69,790	$82,960	+$13,170 (+18.9%)
25-9042	Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education	N/A	N/A	N/A
25-9043	Teaching Assistants, Special Education	N/A	N/A	N/A

13.1299 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other. (PostBacCert)

Any instructional program in teacher education and professional development not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
99-9999	NO MATCH	N/A	N/A	N/A

13.1312 Music Teacher Education. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$117,490	+$38,990 (+49.7%)
25-1121	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,240	$133,540	+$31,300 (+30.6%)
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$70,040	$84,690	+$14,650 (+20.9%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$84,540	+$10,840 (+14.7%)

13.1316 Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that prepares individuals to teach general science programs, or a combination of the biological and physical science subject matter areas, at various educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
25-1041	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,790	$94,100	-$3,690 (-3.8%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$115,670	+$14,330 (+14.1%)
25-1043	Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,780	N/A	N/A
25-1051	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$112,950	$102,020	-$10,930 (-9.7%)
25-1052	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,030	$112,470	+$9,440 (+9.2%)
25-1053	Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$100,360	$136,620	+$36,260 (+36.1%)
25-1054	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,460	$111,030	+$5,570 (+5.3%)
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$117,490	+$38,990 (+49.7%)
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$70,040	$84,690	+$14,650 (+20.9%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$84,540	+$10,840 (+14.7%)

13.1320 Trade and Industrial Teacher Education. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to teach specific vocational trades and industries programs at various educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$117,490	+$38,990 (+49.7%)
25-1194	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$68,710	$90,310	+$21,600 (+31.4%)
25-2023	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School	$68,690	$63,410	-$5,280 (-7.7%)
25-2032	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$70,550	$70,150	-$400 (-0.6%)

13.1401 Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor. (BSc)

A program that focuses on the principles and practice of teaching English to students who are not proficient in English or who do not speak, read or write English, and that may prepare individuals to function as teachers and administrators in such programs.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
25-2011	Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$41,450	$48,180	+$6,730 (+16.2%)
25-2012	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$67,020	$75,310	+$8,290 (+12.4%)
25-2021	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$69,790	$82,960	+$13,170 (+18.9%)
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$70,040	$84,690	+$14,650 (+20.9%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$84,540	+$10,840 (+14.7%)
25-3011	Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$64,660	$93,370	+$28,710 (+44.4%)

13.9999 Education, Other. (PostBacCert)

Any instructional program in education not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$117,490	+$38,990 (+49.7%)
25-3099	Teachers and Instructors, All Other	$71,610	$88,300	+$16,690 (+23.3%)

14.0201 Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of aircraft, missiles, space vehicles, and their systems; applied research on flight and orbital characteristics; and the development of systems and procedures for the launching, guidance, and control of air and space vehicles.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$164,680	-$11,030 (-6.3%)
17-2011	Aerospace Engineers	$141,180	$138,660	-$2,520 (-1.8%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$128,580	+$9,240 (+7.7%)

14.0501 Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of biomedical and health systems and products such as integrated biomedical systems, instrumentation, medical information systems, artificial organs and prostheses, and health management and care delivery systems.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$164,680	-$11,030 (-6.3%)
17-2031	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$115,020	$127,140	+$12,120 (+10.5%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$128,580	+$9,240 (+7.7%)

14.0801 Civil Engineering, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of structural, load-bearing, material moving, transportation, water resource, and material control systems; and environmental safety measures.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$164,680	-$11,030 (-6.3%)
17-2051	Civil Engineers	$107,050	$105,050	-$2,000 (-1.9%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$128,580	+$9,240 (+7.7%)

14.0803 Structural Engineering. (FPD)

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of materials and systems used in building load-bearing structures for various purposes and in different environments, including buildings, roads, rail lines, bridges, dams, conduits, offshore platforms and work stations, and other structural shells; and the analysis of structural problems such as, failure, fabrication, safety, and natural hazards.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$164,680	-$11,030 (-6.3%)
17-2051	Civil Engineers	$107,050	$105,050	-$2,000 (-1.9%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$128,580	+$9,240 (+7.7%)

14.0901 Computer Engineering, General. (Cert2y+, FPD)

A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of computer hardware and software systems and related equipment and facilities; and the analysis of specific problems of computer applications to various tasks.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$164,680	-$11,030 (-6.3%)
15-1241	Computer Network Architects	$135,890	$104,190	-$31,700 (-23.3%)
15-1243	Database Architects	$142,620	$167,530	+$24,910 (+17.5%)
15-1252	Software Developers	$144,570	$132,770	-$11,800 (-8.2%)
15-1253	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$110,260	$123,010	+$12,750 (+11.6%)
17-2061	Computer Hardware Engineers	$156,770	$166,700	+$9,930 (+6.3%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$128,580	+$9,240 (+7.7%)

14.0903 Computer Software Engineering. (BSc)

A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific and mathematical principles to the design, analysis, verification, validation, implementation, and maintenance of computer software systems using a variety of computer languages. Includes instruction in discrete mathematics, probability and statistics, computer science, managerial science, and applications to complex computer systems.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$164,680	-$11,030 (-6.3%)
15-1243	Database Architects	$142,620	$167,530	+$24,910 (+17.5%)
15-1252	Software Developers	$144,570	$132,770	-$11,800 (-8.2%)
15-1253	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$110,260	$123,010	+$12,750 (+11.6%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$128,580	+$9,240 (+7.7%)

14.1001 Electrical and Electronics Engineering. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of electrical and electronic systems and their components, including electrical power generation systems; and the analysis of problems such as superconductor, wave propagation, energy storage and retrieval, and reception and amplification.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$164,680	-$11,030 (-6.3%)
17-2011	Aerospace Engineers	$141,180	$138,660	-$2,520 (-1.8%)
17-2061	Computer Hardware Engineers	$156,770	$166,700	+$9,930 (+6.3%)
17-2071	Electrical Engineers	$120,980	$120,930	-$50 (+-0%)
17-2072	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$132,500	$118,820	-$13,680 (-10.3%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$128,580	+$9,240 (+7.7%)

14.1401 Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems for controlling contained living environments and for monitoring and controlling factors in the external natural environment, including pollution control, waste and hazardous material disposal, health and safety protection, conservation, life support, and requirements for protection of special materials and related work environments.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$164,680	-$11,030 (-6.3%)
17-2081	Environmental Engineers	$110,570	$120,370	+$9,800 (+8.9%)
17-2111	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$113,770	$117,900	+$4,130 (+3.6%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$128,580	+$9,240 (+7.7%)

14.1901 Mechanical Engineering. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end-product systems used for specific uses, including machine tools, jigs and other manufacturing equipment; stationary power units and appliances; engines; self-propelled vehicles; housings and containers; hydraulic and electric systems for controlling movement; and the integration of computers and remote control with operating systems.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$164,680	-$11,030 (-6.3%)
13-1051	Cost Estimators	$83,160	$87,950	+$4,790 (+5.8%)
17-2011	Aerospace Engineers	$141,180	$138,660	-$2,520 (-1.8%)
17-2141	Mechanical Engineers	$110,080	$97,480	-$12,600 (-11.4%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$128,580	+$9,240 (+7.7%)

14.3601 Manufacturing Engineering. (PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific and mathematical principles to the design, development, and implementation of manufacturing systems. Includes instruction in materials science and engineering, manufacturing processes, process engineering, assembly and product engineering, manufacturing systems design, and manufacturing competitiveness.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$164,680	-$11,030 (-6.3%)
13-1051	Cost Estimators	$83,160	$87,950	+$4,790 (+5.8%)
17-2112	Industrial Engineers	$107,900	$98,850	-$9,050 (-8.4%)
17-2199	Engineers, All Other	$121,720	$98,100	-$23,620 (-19.4%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$128,580	+$9,240 (+7.7%)

14.9999 Engineering, Other. (FPD)

Any instructional program in engineering not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$164,680	-$11,030 (-6.3%)
17-2111	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$113,770	$117,900	+$4,130 (+3.6%)
17-2199	Engineers, All Other	$121,720	$98,100	-$23,620 (-19.4%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$128,580	+$9,240 (+7.7%)

42.0101 Psychology, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$120,240	-$29,650 (-19.8%)
19-3032	Industrial-Organizational Psychologists	$134,400	$137,540	+$3,140 (+2.3%)
19-3033	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$106,850	$116,710	+$9,860 (+9.2%)
19-3039	Psychologists, All Other	$111,340	$139,090	+$27,750 (+24.9%)
19-4061	Social Science Research Assistants	$63,560	$57,450	-$6,110 (-9.6%)
25-1066	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$93,530	$140,370	+$46,840 (+50.1%)

42.2801 Clinical Psychology. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of clinical psychology, involving the analysis, diagnosis, and clinical treatment of psychological disorders and behavioral pathologies. Includes instruction in clinical assessment and diagnosis, personality appraisal, psychopathology, clinical psychopharmacology, behavior modification, therapeutic intervention skills, patient interviewing, personalized and group therapy, child and adolescent therapy, cognitive and behavioral therapy, supervised clinical practice, ethical standards, and applicable regulations.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$120,240	-$29,650 (-19.8%)
19-3033	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$106,850	$116,710	+$9,860 (+9.2%)
25-1066	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$93,530	$140,370	+$46,840 (+50.1%)

42.2805 School Psychology. (PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to apply clinical and counseling psychology principles to the diagnosis and treatment of student behavioral problems. Includes instruction in child and/or adolescent development; learning theory; testing, observation and other procedures for assessing educational, personality, intelligence and motor skill development; therapeutic intervention strategies for students and families; identification and classification of disabilities and disorders affecting learning; school psychological services planning; supervised counseling practice; ethical standards; and applicable regulations.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$120,240	-$29,650 (-19.8%)
19-3034	School Psychologists	$93,610	$106,210	+$12,600 (+13.5%)
21-1012	Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$71,520	$87,510	+$15,990 (+22.4%)
25-1066	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$93,530	$140,370	+$46,840 (+50.1%)

42.2814 Applied Behavior Analysis. (BSc)

A program that focuses on the application of principles of learning and behavior to enhance the development, abilities, and choices of children and adults; and that prepares individuals to address the behavioral needs of individuals, especially those with developmental disabilities and autism. Includes instruction in behavior analysis and learning, behavioral and functional assessment, developmental psychology, applied behavioral analysis in developmental disabilities and autism, applied behavioral analysis in mental health and aging, research methods, evaluation of interventions, and professional and ethical issues.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$120,240	-$29,650 (-19.8%)
19-3033	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$106,850	$116,710	+$9,860 (+9.2%)
19-3039	Psychologists, All Other	$111,340	$139,090	+$27,750 (+24.9%)
25-1066	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$93,530	$140,370	+$46,840 (+50.1%)
25-9043	Teaching Assistants, Special Education	N/A	N/A	N/A

09.0101 Speech Communication and Rhetoric. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizational, professional, and intercultural communication; speaking and listening; verbal and nonverbal interaction; rhetorical theory and criticism; performance studies; argumentation and persuasion; technologically mediated communication; popular culture; and various contextual applications.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-2032	Public Relations Managers	$163,520	$151,470	-$12,050 (-7.4%)
25-1122	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$90,340	$140,310	+$49,970 (+55.3%)
27-3011	Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys	$80,110	$144,360	+$64,250 (+80.2%)
27-3031	Public Relations Specialists	$80,310	$72,880	-$7,430 (-9.3%)
27-3043	Writers and Authors	$85,780	$102,850	+$17,070 (+19.9%)
27-3099	Media and Communication Workers, All Other	$84,870	$71,690	-$13,180 (-15.5%)

09.0102 Mass Communication/Media Studies. (PostBacCert)

A program that focuses on the analysis and criticism of media institutions and media texts, how people experience and understand media content, and the roles of media in producing and transforming culture. Includes instruction in communications regulation, law, and policy; media history; media aesthetics, interpretation, and criticism; the social and cultural effects of mass media; cultural studies; the economics of media industries; visual and media literacy; and the psychology and behavioral aspects of media messages, interpretation, and utilization.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-2032	Public Relations Managers	$163,520	$151,470	-$12,050 (-7.4%)
25-1122	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$90,340	$140,310	+$49,970 (+55.3%)
27-3023	News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$106,030	$63,280	-$42,750 (-40.3%)
27-3041	Editors	$85,700	$65,280	-$20,420 (-23.8%)
27-3043	Writers and Authors	$85,780	$102,850	+$17,070 (+19.9%)

09.0401 Journalism. (Cert2y+)

A program that focuses on the theory and practice of gathering, processing, and delivering news and that prepares individuals to be professional print journalists, news editors, and news managers. Includes instruction in news writing and editing; reporting; photojournalism; layout and graphic design; journalism law and policy; professional standards and ethics; research methods; and journalism history and criticism.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
25-1122	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$90,340	$140,310	+$49,970 (+55.3%)
27-3023	News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$106,030	$63,280	-$42,750 (-40.3%)
27-3041	Editors	$85,700	$65,280	-$20,420 (-23.8%)
27-3043	Writers and Authors	$85,780	$102,850	+$17,070 (+19.9%)
43-9081	Proofreaders and Copy Markers	$52,730	$66,770	+$14,040 (+26.6%)

09.0701 Radio and Television. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that focuses on the theories, methods, and techniques used to plan, produce, and distribute audio and video programs and messages, and that prepares individuals to function as staff, producers, directors, and managers of radio and television shows and media organizations. Includes instruction in media aesthetics; planning, scheduling, and production; writing and editing; performing and directing; personnel and facilities management; marketing and distribution; media regulations, law, and policy; and principles of broadcast technology.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
25-1122	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$90,340	$140,310	+$49,970 (+55.3%)
27-2012	Producers and Directors	$114,280	$71,180	-$43,100 (-37.7%)
27-3011	Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys	$80,110	$144,360	+$64,250 (+80.2%)
27-3023	News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$106,030	$63,280	-$42,750 (-40.3%)
27-4032	Film and Video Editors	$83,530	$99,170	+$15,640 (+18.7%)

09.0905 Health Communication. (Cert2y+, BSc)

A program that focuses on how people, individually and collectively, understand and accommodate to health and illness and the role of communication and media in shaping professional health care messages and public acceptance of these messages. Includes instruction in the development and use of health-related and care-related messages and media; the goals and strategies of health care promotion; relationships, roles, situations, and social structures in the context of health maintenance and promotion; and applications to disease prevention, health advocacy, and communications concerning treatments.

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Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
21-1091	Health Education Specialists	$71,700	$78,720	+$7,020 (+9.8%)
21-1094	Community Health Workers	$55,970	$55,690	-$280 (-0.5%)
25-1122	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$90,340	$140,310	+$49,970 (+55.3%)
27-3031	Public Relations Specialists	$80,310	$72,880	-$7,430 (-9.3%)

09.0907 International and Intercultural Communication. (BSc)

A program that focuses on the specialized knowledge and skills needed for effective communication in the international community and among people of different cultures; and that prepares individuals to function at the national and international levels as journalists, public relations specialists, travel industry representatives, intercultural trainers, and/or foreign service officers. Includes instruction in journalism, communications, intercultural and international relations, marketing and public relations, and global communications policy.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-2032	Public Relations Managers	$163,520	$151,470	-$12,050 (-7.4%)
25-1122	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$90,340	$140,310	+$49,970 (+55.3%)
27-3023	News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$106,030	$63,280	-$42,750 (-40.3%)
27-3031	Public Relations Specialists	$80,310	$72,880	-$7,430 (-9.3%)

43.0103 Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to apply theories and practices of organization management and criminal justice to the administration of public law enforcement agencies and operations. Includes instruction in law enforcement history and theory, operational command leadership, administration of public police organizations, labor relations, incident response strategies, legal and regulatory responsibilities, budgeting, public relations, and organizational leadership.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$120,240	-$29,650 (-19.8%)
25-1111	Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,820	$173,250	+$88,430 (+104.3%)
33-1012	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$110,990	$132,820	+$21,830 (+19.7%)

43.0104 Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. (Cert2y+)

A program that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Includes instruction in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the administration of justice and the judiciary, and public attitudes regarding criminal justice issues.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
19-4099	Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other	$64,640	$50,070	-$14,570 (-22.5%)
25-1111	Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,820	$173,250	+$88,430 (+104.3%)
33-1011	First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$82,260	$131,110	+$48,850 (+59.4%)
33-1012	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$110,990	$132,820	+$21,830 (+19.7%)

43.0107 Criminal Justice/Police Science. (BSc)

A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative activities, traffic control, crowd control and public relations, witness interviewing, evidence collection and management, basic crime prevention methods, weapon and equipment operation and maintenance, report preparation and other routine law enforcement responsibilities.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
25-1111	Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,820	$173,250	+$88,430 (+104.3%)
33-3011	Bailiffs	$62,180	N/A	N/A
33-3021	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$98,770	$95,330	-$3,440 (-3.5%)
33-3051	Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers	$79,320	$102,120	+$22,800 (+28.7%)
33-9021	Private Detectives and Investigators	$61,680	$57,190	-$4,490 (-7.3%)

43.0404 Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy. (BSc)

A program that focuses on the study of strategy, policy, and standards regarding the security of and operations in cyberspace. Includes instruction in incident response, information assurance, recovery policies, vulnerability reduction, deterrence, threat reduction, and resiliency.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$120,240	-$29,650 (-19.8%)
25-1111	Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,820	$173,250	+$88,430 (+104.3%)
33-1012	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$110,990	$132,820	+$21,830 (+19.7%)
33-1099	First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other	$73,320	$73,890	+$570 (+0.8%)
55-1017	Special Forces Officers	N/A	N/A	N/A
55-3018	Special Forces	N/A	N/A	N/A

50.0301 Dance, General. (Cert2y+)

A general program that prepares individuals to express ideas, feelings, and/or inner visions through the performance of one or more of the dance disciplines, including but not limited to ballet, modern, jazz, ethnic, and folk dance, and that focuses on the study and analysis of dance as a cultural phenomenon. Includes instruction in technique, choreography, Laban notation, dance history and criticism, and dance production.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
25-1121	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,240	$133,540	+$31,300 (+30.6%)
27-2031	Dancers	N/A	N/A	N/A
27-2032	Choreographers	$62,020	$70,770	+$8,750 (+14.1%)

50.0501 Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or filmed productions.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
25-1121	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,240	$133,540	+$31,300 (+30.6%)
27-2011	Actors	N/A	N/A	N/A
27-2012	Producers and Directors	$114,280	$71,180	-$43,100 (-37.7%)
27-2099	Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other	N/A	N/A	N/A

50.0509 Musical Theatre. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that focuses on the principles and techniques for integrating theatre, music, and dance into a unified production. Includes instruction in acting, dance, voice, technical theater, musical genres, piano, and history of musical theater.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
25-1121	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,240	$133,540	+$31,300 (+30.6%)
27-2011	Actors	N/A	N/A	N/A
27-2012	Producers and Directors	$114,280	$71,180	-$43,100 (-37.7%)
27-2031	Dancers	N/A	N/A	N/A
27-2032	Choreographers	$62,020	$70,770	+$8,750 (+14.1%)
27-2041	Music Directors and Composers	$84,230	$90,130	+$5,900 (+7%)
27-2042	Musicians and Singers	N/A	N/A	N/A

50.0602 Cinematography and Film/Video Production. (PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to communicate dramatic information, ideas, moods, and feelings through the making and producing of films and videos. Includes instruction in theory of film, film technology and equipment operation, film production, film directing, film editing, cinematographic art, film audio, techniques for making specific types of films and/or videos, media technologies, computer image making, multi-media production, and the planning and management of film/video operations.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
25-1121	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,240	$133,540	+$31,300 (+30.6%)
27-2012	Producers and Directors	$114,280	$71,180	-$43,100 (-37.7%)
27-4031	Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film	$79,870	$85,890	+$6,020 (+7.5%)
27-4032	Film and Video Editors	$83,530	$99,170	+$15,640 (+18.7%)

50.0701 Art/Art Studies, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of the visual arts. Includes instruction in art, photography, and other visual communications media.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
25-1121	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,240	$133,540	+$31,300 (+30.6%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$84,540	+$10,840 (+14.7%)
27-1012	Craft Artists	$45,340	$91,590	+$46,250 (+102%)
27-1013	Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators	$76,450	$115,750	+$39,300 (+51.4%)
27-4021	Photographers	$55,650	$60,330	+$4,680 (+8.4%)

50.0702 Fine/Studio Arts, General. (PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to generally function as creative artists in the visual and plastic media. Includes instruction in the traditional fine arts media (drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, CAD/CAM) and/or modern media (ceramics, textiles, intermedia, photography, digital images), theory of art, color theory, composition and perspective, anatomy, the techniques and procedures for maintaining equipment and managing a studio, and art portfolio marketing.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
25-1121	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,240	$133,540	+$31,300 (+30.6%)
27-1013	Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators	$76,450	$115,750	+$39,300 (+51.4%)
27-1019	Artists and Related Workers, All Other	$79,490	$100,010	+$20,520 (+25.8%)

50.0901 Music, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$84,540	+$10,840 (+14.7%)
27-2042	Musicians and Singers	N/A	N/A	N/A

50.0903 Music Performance, General. (Cert2y+, BSc, PostBacCert)

A program that generally prepares individuals to master musical instruments and performing art as solo and/or ensemble performers. Includes instruction on one or more specific instruments from various instrumental groupings.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
25-1121	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,240	$133,540	+$31,300 (+30.6%)
27-2041	Music Directors and Composers	$84,230	$90,130	+$5,900 (+7%)
27-2042	Musicians and Singers	N/A	N/A	N/A

50.1001 Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General. (BSc)

A program that prepares individuals to organize and manage various aspects of the visual arts, performing arts, and entertainment media industries. Includes instruction in business and financial management, marketing and fund-raising, labor relations for the arts, event promotion and management, product and artist management, and applicable law.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$120,240	-$29,650 (-19.8%)
13-1011	Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes	$165,600	$172,780	+$7,180 (+4.3%)
25-1121	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,240	$133,540	+$31,300 (+30.6%)

31.0101 Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies. (Cert2y+)

A program that focuses on the principles underlying recreational and leisure activities, and the practices involved in providing indoor and outdoor recreational facilities and services for the general public.

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
25-1193	Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$87,980	$94,550	+$6,570 (+7.5%)

31.0501 Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A general program that focuses on activities and principles that promote physical fitness, achieve and maintain athletic prowess, and accomplish related research and service goals. Includes instruction in human movement studies, motivation studies, rules and practice of specific sports, exercise and fitness principles and techniques, basic athletic injury prevention and treatment, and organizing and leading fitness and sports programs.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
25-1193	Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$87,980	$94,550	+$6,570 (+7.5%)
27-2021	Athletes and Sports Competitors	$259,750	N/A	N/A
27-2022	Coaches and Scouts	$58,910	$54,160	-$4,750 (-8.1%)
39-9031	Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors	$51,360	$54,680	+$3,320 (+6.5%)

31.0505 Exercise Science and Kinesiology. (PostBacCert)

A scientific program that focuses on the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and biophysics of human movement, and applications to exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation. Includes instruction in biomechanics, motor behavior, motor development and coordination, motor neurophysiology, performance research, rehabilitative therapies, the development of diagnostic and rehabilitative methods and equipment, and related analytical methods and procedures in applied exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
29-1128	Exercise Physiologists	$59,620	$84,940	+$25,320 (+42.5%)

31.0599 Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other. (PostBacCert)

Any instructional program in sports, kinesiology, and physical education/fitness not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
99-9999	NO MATCH	N/A	N/A	N/A