University of California (UCSD), San Diego : Overview, Courses, Scholarships & Rankings

26.0101 Biology/Biological Sciences, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$115,520	-$57,980 (-33.4%)
19-1029	Biological Scientists, All Other	$100,440	$78,200	-$22,240 (-22.1%)
19-1099	Life Scientists, All Other	$101,940	$162,990	+$61,050 (+59.9%)
19-4012	Agricultural Technicians	$49,680	$55,000	+$5,320 (+10.7%)
19-4013	Food Science Technicians	$54,400	$52,880	-$1,520 (-2.8%)
19-4021	Biological Technicians	$58,020	$45,440	-$12,580 (-21.7%)
19-4092	Forensic Science Technicians	$75,260	$75,750	+$490 (+0.7%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$115,670	+$14,330 (+14.1%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$84,540	+$10,840 (+14.7%)

26.0102 Biomedical Sciences, General. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A general, program that focuses on the integrative scientific study of biological issues related to health and medicine, or a program in one or more of the biomedical sciences that is undifferentiated as to title. Includes instruction in any of the basic medical sciences at the research level; biological science research in biomedical faculties; and general studies encompassing a variety of the biomedical disciplines.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$129,970	+$17,280 (+15.3%)
19-4021	Biological Technicians	$58,020	$45,440	-$12,580 (-21.7%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$115,670	+$14,330 (+14.1%)

26.0202 Biochemistry. (Cert2y+)

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the chemistry of living systems, their fundamental chemical substances and reactions, and their chemical pathways and information transfer systems, with particular reference to carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Includes instruction in bio-organic chemistry, protein chemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, bioseparations, regulatory biochemistry, enzymology, hormonal chemistry, calorimetry, and research methods and equipment operation.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$115,520	-$57,980 (-33.4%)
19-1021	Biochemists and Biophysicists	$115,570	$136,480	+$20,910 (+18.1%)
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$129,970	+$17,280 (+15.3%)
19-4013	Food Science Technicians	$54,400	$52,880	-$1,520 (-2.8%)
19-4021	Biological Technicians	$58,020	$45,440	-$12,580 (-21.7%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$115,670	+$14,330 (+14.1%)

26.0203 Biophysics. (Cert2y+, FPD)

A program that focuses on the application of physics principles to the scientific study of the mechanisms of biological processes and assemblies at all levels of complexity. Includes instruction in research methods and equipment operation and applications to subjects such as bioenergetics, biophysical theory and modeling, electrophysics, membrane biology, channels, receptors and transporters, contractility and muscle function, protein shaping and folding, molecular and supramolecular structures and assemblies, and computational science.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$115,520	-$57,980 (-33.4%)
19-1021	Biochemists and Biophysicists	$115,570	$136,480	+$20,910 (+18.1%)
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$129,970	+$17,280 (+15.3%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$115,670	+$14,330 (+14.1%)

26.0204 Molecular Biology. (Cert2y+)

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the structure and function of biological macromolecules and the role of molecular constituents and mechanisms in supramolecular assemblies and cells. Includes instruction in such topics as molecular signaling and transduction, regulation of cell growth, enzyme substrates and mechanisms of enzyme action, DNA-protein interaction, and applications to fields such as biotechnology, genetics, cell biology, and physiology.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$115,520	-$57,980 (-33.4%)
19-1029	Biological Scientists, All Other	$100,440	$78,200	-$22,240 (-22.1%)
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$129,970	+$17,280 (+15.3%)
19-4021	Biological Technicians	$58,020	$45,440	-$12,580 (-21.7%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$115,670	+$14,330 (+14.1%)

26.0299 Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other. (PostBacCert, FPD)

Any instructional program in biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$115,520	-$57,980 (-33.4%)
19-1029	Biological Scientists, All Other	$100,440	$78,200	-$22,240 (-22.1%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$115,670	+$14,330 (+14.1%)

26.0403 Anatomy. (Cert2y+)

A program that focuses on the scientific study of organ systems, tissue structures, and whole bodies together with their cellular and structural components and dynamics. Includes instruction in cell biology and histology, structural biology, molecular mechanics, regional and gross anatomy, embryology, neuroanatomy, endocrinology and secretory dynamics, and applications to such topics as aging and disease conditions.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$115,520	-$57,980 (-33.4%)
19-1029	Biological Scientists, All Other	$100,440	$78,200	-$22,240 (-22.1%)
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$129,970	+$17,280 (+15.3%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$115,670	+$14,330 (+14.1%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$153,860	+$15,960 (+11.6%)

26.0406 Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology. (Cert2y+)

An integrated, combined program that focuses on the scientific study of cells, cellular systems, and the molecular basis of cell structure and function. Includes instruction in cell biology, cell chemistry, molecular biology, biophysics, and structural biology.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$115,520	-$57,980 (-33.4%)
19-1029	Biological Scientists, All Other	$100,440	$78,200	-$22,240 (-22.1%)
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$129,970	+$17,280 (+15.3%)
19-4021	Biological Technicians	$58,020	$45,440	-$12,580 (-21.7%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$115,670	+$14,330 (+14.1%)

26.0502 Microbiology, General. (Cert2y+)

A program that focuses on the scientific study of unicellular organisms and colonies, and subcellular genetic matter and their ecological interactions with human beings and other life. Includes instruction in microbial genetics, cell biology, cell physiology, virology, pathogenic microbiology, environmental microbiology, immunology, biostatistics, bioinformatics, and laboratory methods including microscopy.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$115,520	-$57,980 (-33.4%)
19-1022	Microbiologists	$95,200	$127,290	+$32,090 (+33.7%)
19-4013	Food Science Technicians	$54,400	$52,880	-$1,520 (-2.8%)
19-4021	Biological Technicians	$58,020	$45,440	-$12,580 (-21.7%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$115,670	+$14,330 (+14.1%)

26.0707 Animal Physiology. (Cert2y+)

A program that focuses on the scientific study of function, morphology, regulation, and intercellular communications and dynamics within vertebrate and invertebrate in animal species, with comparative applications to homo sapiens and its relatives and antecedents. Includes instruction in reproduction, growth, lactation, digestion, performance, behavioral adaptation, sensory perception, motor action, phylogenetics, biotic and abiotic function, membrane biology, and related aspects of biochemistry and biophysics.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$115,520	-$57,980 (-33.4%)
19-1023	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$77,920	$82,420	+$4,500 (+5.8%)
19-1029	Biological Scientists, All Other	$100,440	$78,200	-$22,240 (-22.1%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$115,670	+$14,330 (+14.1%)

26.0910 Pathology/Experimental Pathology. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the expression, initiation, maintenance and progression of tissue injury and disease, including death, and the relationship of pathogenesis to fundamental molecular and cellular mechanisms. Includes instruction in immunology, microbiology, gene expression, inflammation, cell injury, apoptosis, immunopathology, molecular markers of disease and toxins, neoplasia, growth regulation, and organ- and system-specific investigations.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$115,520	-$57,980 (-33.4%)
19-1029	Biological Scientists, All Other	$100,440	$78,200	-$22,240 (-22.1%)
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$129,970	+$17,280 (+15.3%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$115,670	+$14,330 (+14.1%)

26.1102 Biostatistics. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the application of descriptive and inferential statistics to biomedical research and clinical, public health, and industrial issues related to human populations. Includes instruction in mathematical statistics, modeling, clinical trials methodology, disease and survival analysis, longitudinal analysis, missing data analysis, spatial analysis, computer tomography, biostatistics consulting, and applications to such topics as genetics, oncology, pharmacokinetics, physiology, neurobiology, and biophysics.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$115,520	-$57,980 (-33.4%)
15-2041	Statisticians	$112,330	$174,200	+$61,870 (+55.1%)
19-1029	Biological Scientists, All Other	$100,440	$78,200	-$22,240 (-22.1%)
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$129,970	+$17,280 (+15.3%)
19-4021	Biological Technicians	$58,020	$45,440	-$12,580 (-21.7%)
25-1022	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$92,880	$141,680	+$48,800 (+52.5%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$153,860	+$15,960 (+11.6%)

26.1103 Bioinformatics. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the application of computer-based technologies and services to biological, biomedical, and biotechnology research. Includes instruction in algorithms, network architecture, principles of software design, human interface design, usability studies, search strategies, database management and data mining, digital image processing, computer graphics and animation, CAD, computer programming, and applications to experimental design and analysis and to specific quantitative, modeling, and analytical studies in the various biological specializations.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
15-1221	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$152,310	N/A	N/A
15-1299	Computer Occupations, All Other	$116,700	$86,380	-$30,320 (-26%)
15-2051	Data Scientists	$124,590	$108,000	-$16,590 (-13.3%)
19-4021	Biological Technicians	$58,020	$45,440	-$12,580 (-21.7%)

26.1302 Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the ecology and behavior of microbes, plants, and animals inhabiting oceans, coastal waters, and saltwater wetlands and their interactions with the physical environment. Includes instruction in chemical, physical, and geological oceanography; molecular, cellular, and biochemical studies; marine microbiology; marine botany; ichthyology; mammalogy; marine population dynamics and biodiversity; reproductive biology; studies of specific species, phyla, habitats, and ecosystems; marine paleocology and palentology; and applications to fields such as fisheries science and biotechnology.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$115,520	-$57,980 (-33.4%)
19-1023	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$77,920	$82,420	+$4,500 (+5.8%)
19-1029	Biological Scientists, All Other	$100,440	$78,200	-$22,240 (-22.1%)
19-4021	Biological Technicians	$58,020	$45,440	-$12,580 (-21.7%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$115,670	+$14,330 (+14.1%)

26.1309 Epidemiology. (FPD)

A program that focuses on the scientific study of disease, disability, and trauma patterns within and across populations and the development of health management mechanisms to prevent and control disease outbreaks and injurious behaviors. Includes instruction in biostatistics, biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, disease and injury determinants, genetic disease and disability factors, behavioral studies, health services research, environmental disease and injury factors, and population studies.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
19-1041	Epidemiologists	$94,160	N/A	N/A
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$129,970	+$17,280 (+15.3%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$153,860	+$15,960 (+11.6%)

26.1399 Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other. (Cert2y+)

Any instructional program in ecology, evolution, and systematics not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$115,520	-$57,980 (-33.4%)
19-1029	Biological Scientists, All Other	$100,440	$78,200	-$22,240 (-22.1%)
19-1031	Conservation Scientists	$74,310	$82,530	+$8,220 (+11.1%)
19-1099	Life Scientists, All Other	$101,940	$162,990	+$61,050 (+59.9%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$115,670	+$14,330 (+14.1%)
25-1053	Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$100,360	$136,620	+$36,260 (+36.1%)

26.1501 Neuroscience. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the interdisciplinary scientific study of the molecular, structural, physiologic, cognitive, and behavioral aspects of the brain and nervous system. Includes instruction in molecular and cellular neuroscience, brain science, anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system, molecular and biochemical bases of information processing, behavioral neuroscience, biology of neuropsychiatric disorders, and applications to the clinical sciences and biomedical engineering.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$115,520	-$57,980 (-33.4%)
19-1029	Biological Scientists, All Other	$100,440	$78,200	-$22,240 (-22.1%)
19-4021	Biological Technicians	$58,020	$45,440	-$12,580 (-21.7%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$115,670	+$14,330 (+14.1%)

26.1503 Neurobiology and Anatomy. (Cert2y+)

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous system in vertebrates and invertebrates. Includes instruction in molecular and cellular studies of neuronal and glial cells and circuits, neural transmitters and receptors, neuronal signaling processes, membrane and synapse structure and communication, autonomic function, nervous system circuitry and mapping, and anatomical and functional basis of central nervous system diseases and disorders.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$115,520	-$57,980 (-33.4%)
19-1029	Biological Scientists, All Other	$100,440	$78,200	-$22,240 (-22.1%)
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$129,970	+$17,280 (+15.3%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$115,670	+$14,330 (+14.1%)

26.1599 Neurobiology and Neurosciences, Other. (Cert2y+, FPD)

Any instructional program in neurobiology and neurosciences not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$115,520	-$57,980 (-33.4%)
19-1029	Biological Scientists, All Other	$100,440	$78,200	-$22,240 (-22.1%)
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$129,970	+$17,280 (+15.3%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$115,670	+$14,330 (+14.1%)

26.9999 Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other. (PostBacCert, FPD)

Any instructional program in the biological and biomedical 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
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$115,520	-$57,980 (-33.4%)
19-1029	Biological Scientists, All Other	$100,440	$78,200	-$22,240 (-22.1%)
19-1099	Life Scientists, All Other	$101,940	$162,990	+$61,050 (+59.9%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$115,670	+$14,330 (+14.1%)

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

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%)

14.0701 Chemical Engineering. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems employing chemical processes, such as chemical reactors, kinetic systems, electrochemical systems, energy conservation processes, heat and mass transfer systems, and separation processes; and the applied analysis of chemical problems such as corrosion, particle abrasion, energy loss, pollution, and fluid mechanics.

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%)
17-2041	Chemical Engineers	$128,430	$151,340	+$22,910 (+17.8%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$128,580	+$9,240 (+7.7%)

14.0802 Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering. (PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to apply geotechnical engineering methods, which deal with the analysis, design and construction of earth and earth supported structures, to the application of environmental problems, such as waste containment, waste disposal, construction of land fills, soil permeation, soil analysis, and soil improvement. Includes instruction in soil mechanics, soil dynamics, soil behavior, waste management and containment systems, geosynthetics, geochemistry, earth structures, geoenvironmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, earthquake engineering, and foundation engineering

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%)
17-2081	Environmental Engineers	$110,570	$120,370	+$9,800 (+8.9%)
17-2151	Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$108,940	$148,790	+$39,850 (+36.6%)
17-2171	Petroleum Engineers	$153,560	$145,810	-$7,750 (-5%)
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%)

14.0803 Structural Engineering. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, 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+, PostBacCert, 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%)

14.0902 Computer Hardware Engineering. (PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development, and evaluation of computer hardware and related peripheral equipment. Includes instruction in computer circuit and chip design, circuitry, computer systems design, computer equipment design, computer layout planning, testing procedures, and related computer theory and software topics.

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%)
17-2061	Computer Hardware Engineers	$156,770	$166,700	+$9,930 (+6.3%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$128,580	+$9,240 (+7.7%)

14.0999 Computer Engineering, Other. (PostBacCert)

Any instructional program in computer 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%)
15-1241	Computer Network Architects	$135,890	$104,190	-$31,700 (-23.3%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$128,580	+$9,240 (+7.7%)

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

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%)

14.1099 Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, Other. (PostBacCert, FPD)

Any instructional program in electrical, electronics, and communications 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%)
17-2071	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%)

14.1201 Engineering Physics/Applied Physics. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program focusing on the use of physics principles in the analysis and evaluation of engineering problems and other scientific applications. Includes instruction in high- and low-temperature phenomena, computational physics, superconductivity, applied thermodynamics, molecular and particle physics applications, and space science research.

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%)
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$115,520	-$57,980 (-33.4%)
17-2199	Engineers, All Other	$121,720	$98,100	-$23,620 (-19.4%)
19-2012	Physicists	$166,000	$202,760	+$36,760 (+22.1%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$128,580	+$9,240 (+7.7%)

14.1301 Engineering Science. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program with a general focus on the general application of various combinations of mathematical and scientific principles to the analysis and evaluation of engineering problems, including applied research in human behavior, statistics, biology, chemistry, the earth and planetary sciences, atmospherics and meteorology, and computer applications.

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%)
17-2199	Engineers, All Other	$121,720	$98,100	-$23,620 (-19.4%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$128,580	+$9,240 (+7.7%)

14.1401 Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. (Cert2y+)

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%)

14.1801 Materials Engineering. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and materials science principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of materials and related processes used in manufacturing in a wide variety of settings; the synthesis of new industrial materials, including marrying and bonding composites; analysis of materials requirements and specifications; and related problems of system design dependent on materials factors.

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%)
17-2131	Materials Engineers	$116,380	$112,340	-$4,040 (-3.5%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$128,580	+$9,240 (+7.7%)

14.1901 Mechanical Engineering. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

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%)

14.2701 Systems Engineering. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of total systems solutions to a wide variety of engineering problems, including the integration of human, physical, energy, communications, management, and information requirements as needed, and the application of requisite analytical methods to specific situations.

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%)
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%)

14.4501 Biological/Biosystems Engineering. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and management of biological systems; and includes applications to biology, biochemistry, ecology, and microbiology. Includes instruction in organic chemistry; microbiology; biochemistry; chemical, biological, biochemical, and process engineering; thermodynamics; process control; kinetics and reactor design; electric circuits; biosystem modeling; and bioelectronics and instrumentation.

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%)
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. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, 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%)

30.0801 Mathematics and Computer Science. (Cert2y+)

A program with a general synthesis of mathematics and computer science or a specialization which draws from mathematics and computer science.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-3021	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$187,990	$156,900	-$31,090 (-16.5%)
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$115,520	-$57,980 (-33.4%)
15-1252	Software Developers	$144,570	$132,770	-$11,800 (-8.2%)
15-1299	Computer Occupations, All Other	$116,700	$86,380	-$30,320 (-26%)
15-2021	Mathematicians	$122,520	$155,780	+$33,260 (+27.1%)
15-2051	Data Scientists	$124,590	$108,000	-$16,590 (-13.3%)
15-2099	Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other	$84,700	$194,850	+$110,150 (+130%)
25-1021	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,830	$182,140	+$76,310 (+72.1%)
25-1022	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$92,880	$141,680	+$48,800 (+52.5%)

30.2001 International/Globalization Studies. (Cert2y+)

A program that focuses on global and international issues from the perspective of the social sciences, social services, and related fields.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
19-3094	Political Scientists	$137,600	$132,240	-$5,360 (-3.9%)
25-1069	Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$92,950	$141,850	+$48,900 (+52.6%)

30.2501 Cognitive Science, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the study of the mind and the nature of intelligence from the interdisciplinary perspectives of computer science, philosophy, mathematics, psychology, neuroscience, and other disciplines. Includes instruction in mathematics and logic, cognitive process modeling, dynamic systems, learning theories, brain and cognition, neural networking, programming, and applications to topics such as language acquisition, computer systems, and perception and behavior.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$115,520	-$57,980 (-33.4%)
25-1199	Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$94,470	$143,290	+$48,820 (+51.7%)

30.3001 Computational Science. (PostBacCert)

A program that focuses on the study of scientific computing and its application. Includes instruction in scientific visualization, multi-scale analysis, grid generation, data analysis, applied mathematics, numerical algorithms, high performance parallel computing, and numerical modeling and simulation with applications in science, engineering and other disciplines in which computation plays an integral role.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$115,520	-$57,980 (-33.4%)
15-1251	Computer Programmers	$103,640	$99,130	-$4,510 (-4.4%)
15-1299	Computer Occupations, All Other	$116,700	$86,380	-$30,320 (-26%)
15-2051	Data Scientists	$124,590	$108,000	-$16,590 (-13.3%)
15-2099	Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other	$84,700	$194,850	+$110,150 (+130%)
25-1021	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,830	$182,140	+$76,310 (+72.1%)
25-1199	Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$94,470	$143,290	+$48,820 (+51.7%)

30.7001 Data Science, General. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the analysis of large scale data sources from the interdisciplinary perspectives of applied statistics, computer science, data storage, data representation, data modeling, mathematics, and statistics. Includes instruction in computer algorithms, computer programming, data management, data mining, information policy, information retrieval, mathematical modeling, quantitative analysis, statistics, trend spotting, and visual analytics.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-3021	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$187,990	$156,900	-$31,090 (-16.5%)
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$115,520	-$57,980 (-33.4%)
15-1221	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$152,310	N/A	N/A
15-1243	Database Architects	$142,620	$167,530	+$24,910 (+17.5%)
15-1252	Software Developers	$144,570	$132,770	-$11,800 (-8.2%)
15-2041	Statisticians	$112,330	$174,200	+$61,870 (+55.1%)
15-2051	Data Scientists	$124,590	$108,000	-$16,590 (-13.3%)
25-1199	Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$94,470	$143,290	+$48,820 (+51.7%)

30.9999 Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. (Cert2y+)

Any instructional program in multi/interdisciplinary studies 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

11.0103 Information Technology. (Cert2y+)

A program that focuses on the design of technological information systems, including computing systems, as solutions to business and research data and communications support needs. Includes instruction in the principles of computer hardware and software components, algorithms, databases, telecommunications, user tactics, application testing, and human interface design.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-3021	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$187,990	$156,900	-$31,090 (-16.5%)
15-1211	Computer Systems Analysts	$111,960	$103,520	-$8,440 (-7.5%)
15-1212	Information Security Analysts	$127,730	$110,500	-$17,230 (-13.5%)
15-1221	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$152,310	N/A	N/A
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%)
15-2051	Data Scientists	$124,590	$108,000	-$16,590 (-13.3%)

11.0199 Computer and Information Sciences, Other. (PostBacCert)

Any instructional program in computer science not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
15-1221	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$152,310	N/A	N/A
25-1021	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,830	$182,140	+$76,310 (+72.1%)

11.0701 Computer Science. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on computer theory, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, computer development and programming, and applications to a variety of end-use situations.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-3021	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$187,990	$156,900	-$31,090 (-16.5%)
15-1212	Information Security Analysts	$127,730	$110,500	-$17,230 (-13.5%)
15-1221	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$152,310	N/A	N/A
15-1231	Computer Network Support Specialists	$79,610	$72,290	-$7,320 (-9.2%)
15-1243	Database Architects	$142,620	$167,530	+$24,910 (+17.5%)
15-1251	Computer Programmers	$103,640	$99,130	-$4,510 (-4.4%)
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%)
15-1254	Web Developers	$98,790	$108,450	+$9,660 (+9.8%)
15-1255	Web and Digital Interface Designers	$111,450	$91,000	-$20,450 (-18.3%)
15-1299	Computer Occupations, All Other	$116,700	$86,380	-$30,320 (-26%)
15-2051	Data Scientists	$124,590	$108,000	-$16,590 (-13.3%)
25-1021	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,830	$182,140	+$76,310 (+72.1%)

11.1005 Information Technology Project Management. (PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to design, develop, and manage information technology projects in a variety of companies and organizations. Includes instruction in principles of project management, risk management, procurement and contract management, information security management, software management, organizational principles and behavior, communications, quality assurance, financial analysis, leadership, and team effectiveness.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-3021	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$187,990	$156,900	-$31,090 (-16.5%)
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$120,240	-$29,650 (-19.8%)
13-1082	Project Management Specialists	$108,100	$95,860	-$12,240 (-11.3%)
15-1212	Information Security Analysts	$127,730	$110,500	-$17,230 (-13.5%)
15-1299	Computer Occupations, All Other	$116,700	$86,380	-$30,320 (-26%)

45.0201 Anthropology, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

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.

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%)
19-3091	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%)

45.0202 Physical and Biological Anthropology. (FPD)

A program that focuses on the application of the biological sciences and anthropology to the study of the adaptations, variability, and the evolution of human beings and their living and fossil relatives. Includes instructions in anthropology, human and mammalian anatomy, cell biology, paleontology, human culture and behavior, neuroscience, forensic anthropology, anatomical reconstruction, comparative anatomy, and laboratory science and 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%)
19-3091	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%)

45.0299 Anthropology, Other. (Cert2y+, FPD)

Any instructional program in Anthropology 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%)
19-3091	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%)

45.0601 Economics, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

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%)

45.0603 Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the systematic study of mathematical and statistical analysis of economic phenomena and problems. Includes instruction in economic statistics, optimization theory, cost/benefit analysis, price theory, economic modeling, and economic forecasting and evaluation.

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%)
15-2041	Statisticians	$112,330	$174,200	+$61,870 (+55.1%)
15-2051	Data Scientists	$124,590	$108,000	-$16,590 (-13.3%)
19-3011	Economists	$130,910	$148,970	+$18,060 (+13.8%)
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%)

45.0604 Development Economics and International Development. (FPD)

A program that focuses on the systematic study of the economic development process and its application to the problems of specific countries and regions. Includes instruction in economic development theory, industrialization, land reform, infrastructural development, investment policy, the role of governments and business in development, international development organizations, and the study of social, health, and environmental influences on economic development.

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%)
19-4061	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%)

45.0605 International Economics. (PostBacCert)

A program that focuses on the systematic study and analysis of international commercial behavior and trade policy. Includes instruction in international trade theory, tariffs and quotas, commercial policy, trade factor flows, international finance and investment, currency regulation and trade exchange rates and markets, international trade negotiation, and international payments and accounting policy.

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%)
25-1063	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$133,140	$168,300	+$35,160 (+26.4%)

45.0699 Economics, Other. (Cert2y+, FPD)

Any instructional program in economics 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%)
19-3011	Economists	$130,910	$148,970	+$18,060 (+13.8%)
25-1063	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$133,140	$168,300	+$35,160 (+26.4%)

45.0901 International Relations and Affairs. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

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%)

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

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%)

45.1002 American Government and Politics (United States). (Cert2y+)

A program that focuses on the systematic study of United States political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in American political theory, political parties and interest groups, state and local governments, Constitutional law, federalism and national institutions, executive and legislative politics, judicial politics, popular attitudes and media influences, political research methods, and applications to the study of specific issues and institutions.

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%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$84,540	+$10,840 (+14.7%)

45.1099 Political Science and Government, Other. (Cert2y+, FPD)

Any instructional program in political science and government 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%)
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, FPD)

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%)

45.1199 Sociology, Other. (FPD)

Any instructional program in sociology 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%)
19-3041	Sociologists	$111,670	$123,300	+$11,630 (+10.4%)
25-1067	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,270	$133,240	+$35,970 (+37%)
25-1069	Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$92,950	$141,850	+$48,900 (+52.6%)

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. (Cert2y+)

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%)

42.0101 Psychology, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

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%)

42.2701 Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics. (Cert2y+)

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the mechanisms and processes of learning and thinking, and associated information encoding, decoding, processing and transmitting systems. Includes instruction in theories of cognition and intelligence; studies of cognitive processes such as memory, sensation, perception, pattern recognition, problem solving, and conceptual thinking; cybernetics; psycholinguistics; and the study of biological and social communications mechanisms 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%)
19-3039	Psychologists, All Other	$111,340	$139,090	+$27,750 (+24.9%)
25-1066	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$93,530	$140,370	+$46,840 (+50.1%)

42.2703 Developmental and Child Psychology. (Cert2y+)

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the unique stages of psychological growth and development of individuals from infancy through childhood. Includes instruction in cognitive and perceptual development, emotional development, personality development, the effects of biological maturation on behavior, theories of cognitive growth and related research methods, testing and assessment methods for different age levels, research on child and adolescent behavior therapy, and the psychology of aging.

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%)
21-1021	Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$62,920	$62,660	-$260 (-0.4%)
25-1066	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$93,530	$140,370	+$46,840 (+50.1%)

42.2704 Experimental Psychology. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the scientific study of behavior under experimental conditions and the analysis of controlled behavioral responses. Includes instruction in learning theory, research design and experimental methods, psychological measurement, statistical design and methods, analysis of cognitive and behavioral variables, and the conduct of specialized and large-scale studies.

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%)
19-3039	Psychologists, All Other	$111,340	$139,090	+$27,750 (+24.9%)
25-1066	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$93,530	$140,370	+$46,840 (+50.1%)

42.2707 Social Psychology. (Cert2y+)

A program that focuses on the scientific study of individual behavior in group contexts, group behavior, and associated phenomena. Includes instruction in social learning theory, group theory and dynamics, sex roles, social cognition and inference, attribution theory, attitude formation, criminal behavior and other social pathologies, altruistic behavior, social development, and social ecology.

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%)
19-3039	Psychologists, All Other	$111,340	$139,090	+$27,750 (+24.9%)
25-1066	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$93,530	$140,370	+$46,840 (+50.1%)

42.2799 Research and Experimental Psychology, Other. (FPD)

Any instructional program in research and experimental psychology 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%)
19-3039	Psychologists, All Other	$111,340	$139,090	+$27,750 (+24.9%)
25-1066	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$93,530	$140,370	+$46,840 (+50.1%)

42.2801 Clinical Psychology. (Cert2y+, 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%)

42.2810 Health/Medical Psychology. (Cert2y+)

A program that focuses on the psychological study of health and illness, and recovery, from the perspective that these phenomena arise from a combination of physical, behavioral, and social conditions. Includes instruction in abnormal and social psychology, psychophysiology, psychopharmacology, learning processes, clinical and behavioral therapies, biopsychosocial modeling, clinical procedures and assessment, preventive education, psychotherapy, rehabilitation processes, and research 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%)
19-3033	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%)

42.9999 Psychology, Other. (Cert2y+, FPD)

Any instructional program in psychology 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%)
19-3039	Psychologists, All Other	$111,340	$139,090	+$27,750 (+24.9%)
25-1066	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$93,530	$140,370	+$46,840 (+50.1%)

52.0201 Business Administration and Management, General. (PostBacCert, FPD)

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%)

52.0801 Finance, General. (PostBacCert)

A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Includes instruction in principles of accounting, financial instruments, capital planning, funds acquisition, asset and debt management, budgeting, financial analysis, and investments and portfolio management.

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%)
11-3031	Financial Managers	$180,470	$143,320	-$37,150 (-20.6%)
13-1141	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$82,920	$86,950	+$4,030 (+4.9%)
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%)
13-2051	Financial and Investment Analysts	$116,490	$102,760	-$13,730 (-11.8%)
13-2052	Personal Financial Advisors	$160,210	$157,300	-$2,910 (-1.8%)
13-2054	Financial Risk Specialists	$119,930	$101,790	-$18,140 (-15.1%)
13-2072	Loan Officers	$86,020	$82,810	-$3,210 (-3.7%)
13-2099	Financial Specialists, All Other	$93,890	$70,530	-$23,360 (-24.9%)
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$124,710	+$10,870 (+9.5%)

52.1301 Management Science. (Cert2y+, 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%)

52.1399 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

Any instructional program in business quantitative methods and management science 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

51.0202 Audiology/Audiologist. (FPD)

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%)

51.0701 Health/Health Care Administration/Management. (PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to develop, plan, and manage health care operations and services within health care facilities and across health care systems. Includes instruction in planning, business management, financial management, public relations, human resources management, health care systems operation and management, health care resource allocation and policy making, health law and regulations, and applications to specific types of health care services.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

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%)

51.1201 Medicine. (Spec)

A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of medicine, involving the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illnesses, injuries, and other disorders of the human body. Includes instruction in the basic medical sciences, clinical medicine, examination and diagnosis, patient communications, medical ethics and law, professional standards, and rotations in specialties such as internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, neurology, ophthalmology, radiology, clinical pathology, anesthesiology, family medicine, and psychiatry.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
29-1211	Anesthesiologists	$336,640	$396,180	+$59,540 (+17.7%)
29-1212	Cardiologists	$432,490	$356,540	-$75,950 (-17.6%)
29-1213	Dermatologists	$347,810	$313,320	-$34,490 (-9.9%)
29-1214	Emergency Medicine Physicians	$320,700	$331,140	+$10,440 (+3.3%)
29-1215	Family Medicine Physicians	$256,830	$284,360	+$27,530 (+10.7%)
29-1216	General Internal Medicine Physicians	$262,710	N/A	N/A
29-1217	Neurologists	$286,310	$194,600	-$91,710 (-32%)
29-1218	Obstetricians and Gynecologists	$281,130	$288,010	+$6,880 (+2.4%)
29-1221	Pediatricians, General	$222,340	$216,760	-$5,580 (-2.5%)
29-1222	Physicians, Pathologists	$266,020	$281,560	+$15,540 (+5.8%)
29-1223	Psychiatrists	$269,120	$293,190	+$24,070 (+8.9%)
29-1224	Radiologists	$359,820	$370,880	+$11,060 (+3.1%)
29-1229	Physicians, All Other	$253,470	$270,130	+$16,660 (+6.6%)
29-1241	Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric	$301,500	$239,200	-$62,300 (-20.7%)
29-1242	Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric	$365,060	$239,200	-$125,860 (-34.5%)
29-1243	Pediatric Surgeons	$450,810	N/A	N/A
29-1249	Surgeons, All Other	$371,280	$447,540	+$76,260 (+20.5%)

51.1401 Medical Science/Scientist. (PostBacCert)

An undifferentiated clinical science program that prepares clinicians to conduct clinical and translational research in various areas. Note: programs that prepare clinicians to conduct research in specific scientific fields should report under the relevant CIP code series (e.g., Series 26 Biological and Biomedical Sciences).

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$115,520	-$57,980 (-33.4%)
19-1041	Epidemiologists	$94,160	N/A	N/A
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$129,970	+$17,280 (+15.3%)

51.1501 Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling. (FPD)

A program that prepares individuals to help prevent substance abuse, counsel individuals and families with drug and alcohol problems, and perform intervention and therapeutic services for persons suffering from addiction. Includes instruction in individual and group counseling skills, psychology of addiction, sociology, crisis intervention, substance abuse identification methodologies, substance abuse treatment modalities, substance abuse prevention and treatment resources, pharmacology and behavioral aspects of abused substances, treatment evaluation, patient observation and education, group dynamics, professional standards and ethics, and applicable law and regulations.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
21-1011	Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors	N/A	N/A	N/A
21-1014	Mental Health Counselors	N/A	N/A	N/A
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$153,860	+$15,960 (+11.6%)

51.2001 Pharmacy. (Spec)

A program that prepares individuals for the independent or employed practice of preparing and dispensing drugs and medications in consultation with prescribing physicians and other health care professionals, and for managing pharmacy practices and counseling patients. Includes instruction in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacognosy, pharmacy practice, pharmacy administration, applicable regulations, and professional standards and ethics.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

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%)
29-1051	Pharmacists	$137,210	$168,570	+$31,360 (+22.9%)

51.2006 Clinical and Industrial Drug Development. (PostBacCert)

A program that focuses on the scientific application of pharmacology, pharmaceutics, and industrial management to the development, production, marketing, and distribution of pharmaceutical products. Includes instruction in industrial microbiology, plasmids, expression vectors, protein chemistry, assay and evaluation, drug synthesis and purification, quality control, industrial management, production security, patent procedures, intellectual property regulations and issues, patent enforcement and defense, and research design and testing.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-3051	Industrial Production Managers	$129,180	$123,920	-$5,260 (-4.1%)
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$115,520	-$57,980 (-33.4%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$153,860	+$15,960 (+11.6%)

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

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

Average graduate salary for this degree:

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%)

51.2202 Environmental Health. (Cert2y+)

A program that focuses on the application of environmental sciences, public health, the biomedical sciences, and environmental toxicology to the study of environmental factors affecting human health, safety, and related ecological issues, and prepares individuals to function as professional environmental health specialists. Includes instruction in epidemiology, biostatistics, toxicology, public policy analysis, public management, risk assessment, communications, environmental law, occupational health and safety emergency response, and applications such as air quality, food protection, radiation protection, solid and hazardous waste management, water quality, soil quality, noise abatement, housing quality, and environmental control of recreational areas.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
19-1041	Epidemiologists	$94,160	N/A	N/A
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$129,970	+$17,280 (+15.3%)
19-2041	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$88,640	$92,320	+$3,680 (+4.2%)
19-5011	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$88,660	$88,440	-$220 (-0.2%)
19-5012	Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	$63,800	$67,050	+$3,250 (+5.1%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$153,860	+$15,960 (+11.6%)

51.2208 Community Health and Preventive Medicine. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares public health specialists to plan and manage health services in local community settings, including the coordination of related support services, government agencies, and private resources. Includes instruction in public health, community health services and delivery, health behavior and cultural factors, local government operations, human services, health communication and promotion, health services administration in local settings, environmental health, preventive and comparative medicine, epidemiology, biostatistics, family and community health, and applicable law and regulations.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

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%)
21-1094	Community Health Workers	$55,970	$55,690	-$280 (-0.5%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$153,860	+$15,960 (+11.6%)

51.2210 International Public Health/International Health. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

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.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

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%)

51.2212 Behavioral Aspects of Health. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the biological, behavioral, and socio-cultural determinants of health and health behavior, and the interventions and policies aimed at improving community and population health. Includes instruction in behavioral sciences, public health practice and policy, human services, and research methods.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

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%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$153,860	+$15,960 (+11.6%)

51.2299 Public Health, Other. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

Any instructional program in public health not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9111	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%)

27.0101 Mathematics, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$115,520	-$57,980 (-33.4%)
15-2021	Mathematicians	$122,520	$155,780	+$33,260 (+27.1%)
15-2041	Statisticians	$112,330	$174,200	+$61,870 (+55.1%)
15-2051	Data Scientists	$124,590	$108,000	-$16,590 (-13.3%)
15-2099	Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other	$84,700	$194,850	+$110,150 (+130%)
25-1022	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$92,880	$141,680	+$48,800 (+52.5%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$84,540	+$10,840 (+14.7%)

27.0199 Mathematics, Other. (Cert2y+, FPD)

Any program in mathematics not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$115,520	-$57,980 (-33.4%)
15-2021	Mathematicians	$122,520	$155,780	+$33,260 (+27.1%)
25-1022	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$92,880	$141,680	+$48,800 (+52.5%)

27.0301 Applied Mathematics, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that focuses on the application of mathematics to the solution of functional problems in fields such as engineering and the applied sciences. Includes instruction in natural phenomena modeling continuum mechanics, reaction-diffusion, wave propagation, dynamic systems, numerical analysis, controlled theory, asymptotic methods, variation, optimization theory, inverse problems, and applications to specific scientific and industrial topics.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$115,520	-$57,980 (-33.4%)
15-2011	Actuaries	$134,990	$159,810	+$24,820 (+18.4%)
15-2021	Mathematicians	$122,520	$155,780	+$33,260 (+27.1%)
15-2041	Statisticians	$112,330	$174,200	+$61,870 (+55.1%)
15-2051	Data Scientists	$124,590	$108,000	-$16,590 (-13.3%)
15-2099	Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other	$84,700	$194,850	+$110,150 (+130%)
25-1022	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$92,880	$141,680	+$48,800 (+52.5%)

27.0303 Computational Mathematics. (FPD)

A program that focuses on the application of mathematics to the theory, architecture, and design of computers, computational techniques, and algorithms. Includes instruction in computer theory, cybernetics, numerical analysis, algorithm development, binary structures, combinatorics, advanced statistics, and related topics.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$115,520	-$57,980 (-33.4%)
15-2021	Mathematicians	$122,520	$155,780	+$33,260 (+27.1%)
15-2051	Data Scientists	$124,590	$108,000	-$16,590 (-13.3%)
15-2099	Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other	$84,700	$194,850	+$110,150 (+130%)

27.0305 Financial Mathematics. (PostBacCert)

A program that focuses on the application of mathematics and statistics to the finance industry, including the development, critique, and use of various financial models. Includes instruction in probability theory, statistical analysis, numerical methods, computation and simulation methods, stochastic processes, economics, and financial markets and applications.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$115,520	-$57,980 (-33.4%)
13-2051	Financial and Investment Analysts	$116,490	$102,760	-$13,730 (-11.8%)
13-2054	Financial Risk Specialists	$119,930	$101,790	-$18,140 (-15.1%)
13-2099	Financial Specialists, All Other	$93,890	$70,530	-$23,360 (-24.9%)
15-2021	Mathematicians	$122,520	$155,780	+$33,260 (+27.1%)
15-2051	Data Scientists	$124,590	$108,000	-$16,590 (-13.3%)
15-2099	Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other	$84,700	$194,850	+$110,150 (+130%)
19-3011	Economists	$130,910	$148,970	+$18,060 (+13.8%)
25-1022	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$92,880	$141,680	+$48,800 (+52.5%)

27.0501 Statistics, General. (PostBacCert)

A general program that focuses on the relationships between groups of measurements, and similarities and differences, using probability theory and techniques derived from it. Includes instruction in the principles in probability theory, binomial distribution, regression analysis, standard deviation, stochastic processes, Monte Carlo method, Bayesian statistics, non-parametric statistics, sampling theory, and statistical techniques.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$115,520	-$57,980 (-33.4%)
15-2011	Actuaries	$134,990	$159,810	+$24,820 (+18.4%)
15-2041	Statisticians	$112,330	$174,200	+$61,870 (+55.1%)
15-2051	Data Scientists	$124,590	$108,000	-$16,590 (-13.3%)
19-3022	Survey Researchers	$73,470	$115,630	+$42,160 (+57.4%)
25-1022	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$92,880	$141,680	+$48,800 (+52.5%)

27.0599 Statistics, Other. (Cert2y+)

Any instructional program in statistics not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$115,520	-$57,980 (-33.4%)
15-2011	Actuaries	$134,990	$159,810	+$24,820 (+18.4%)
15-2041	Statisticians	$112,330	$174,200	+$61,870 (+55.1%)
25-1022	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$92,880	$141,680	+$48,800 (+52.5%)

40.0499 Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, Other. (Cert2y+)

Any instructional program in atmospheric sciences and meteorology not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$115,520	-$57,980 (-33.4%)
19-2021	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$103,980	$150,160	+$46,180 (+44.4%)
25-1051	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$112,950	$102,020	-$10,930 (-9.7%)

40.0501 Chemistry, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$115,520	-$57,980 (-33.4%)
19-2031	Chemists	$95,940	$105,520	+$9,580 (+10%)
19-4013	Food Science Technicians	$54,400	$52,880	-$1,520 (-2.8%)
19-4031	Chemical Technicians	$61,300	$53,720	-$7,580 (-12.4%)
19-4092	Forensic Science Technicians	$75,260	$75,750	+$490 (+0.7%)
25-1052	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,030	$112,470	+$9,440 (+9.2%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$84,540	+$10,840 (+14.7%)

40.0508 Chemical Physics. (Cert2y+)

A program that focuses on the scientific study of structural phenomena combining the disciplines of physical chemistry and atomic/molecular physics. Includes instruction in heterogeneous structures, alignment and surface phenomena, quantum theory, mathematical physics, statistical and classical mechanics, chemical kinetics, and laser physics.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$115,520	-$57,980 (-33.4%)
19-2031	Chemists	$95,940	$105,520	+$9,580 (+10%)
25-1052	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,030	$112,470	+$9,440 (+9.2%)
25-1054	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,460	$111,030	+$5,570 (+5.3%)

40.0599 Chemistry, Other. (Cert2y+, FPD)

Any instructional program in chemistry not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$115,520	-$57,980 (-33.4%)
19-2031	Chemists	$95,940	$105,520	+$9,580 (+10%)
25-1052	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,030	$112,470	+$9,440 (+9.2%)

40.0601 Geology/Earth Science, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the earth; the forces acting upon it; and the behavior of the solids, liquids and gases comprising it. Includes instruction in historical geology, geomorphology, and sedimentology, the chemistry of rocks and soils, stratigraphy, mineralogy, petrology, geostatistics, volcanology, glaciology, geophysical principles, and applications to research and industrial problems.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$115,520	-$57,980 (-33.4%)
19-2042	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$111,310	$110,540	-$770 (-0.7%)
19-2043	Hydrologists	$98,130	$85,450	-$12,680 (-12.9%)
19-4043	Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians	$58,220	$91,530	+$33,310 (+57.2%)
25-1051	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$112,950	$102,020	-$10,930 (-9.7%)

40.0602 Geochemistry. (Cert2y+)

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the chemical properties and behavior of the silicates and other substances forming, and formed by geomorphological processes of the earth and other planets. Includes instruction in chemical thermodynamics, equilibrium in silicate systems, atomic bonding, isotopic fractionation, geochemical modeling, specimen analysis, and studies of specific organic and inorganic substances.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$115,520	-$57,980 (-33.4%)
19-2042	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$111,310	$110,540	-$770 (-0.7%)
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%)

40.0603 Geophysics and Seismology. (Cert2y+, FPD)

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the physics of solids and its application to the study of the earth and other planets. Includes instruction in gravimetric, seismology, earthquake forecasting, magnetrometry, electrical properties of solid bodies, plate tectonics, active deformation, thermodynamics, remote sensing, geodesy, and laboratory simulations of geological processes.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$115,520	-$57,980 (-33.4%)
19-2042	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$111,310	$110,540	-$770 (-0.7%)
25-1051	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$112,950	$102,020	-$10,930 (-9.7%)

40.0607 Oceanography, Chemical and Physical. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the chemical components, mechanisms, structure, and movement of ocean waters and their interaction with terrestrial and atmospheric phenomena. Includes instruction in material inputs and outputs, chemical and biochemical transformations in marine systems, equilibria studies, inorganic and organic ocean chemistry, oceanographic processes, sediment transport, zone processes, circulation, mixing, tidal movements, wave properties, and seawater properties.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$115,520	-$57,980 (-33.4%)
19-2042	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$111,310	$110,540	-$770 (-0.7%)
19-2043	Hydrologists	$98,130	$85,450	-$12,680 (-12.9%)
25-1051	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$112,950	$102,020	-$10,930 (-9.7%)

40.0801 Physics, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A general program that focuses on the scientific study of matter and energy, and the formulation and testing of the laws governing the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Includes instruction in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, mechanics, wave properties, nuclear processes, relativity and quantum theory, quantitative methods, and laboratory methods.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$115,520	-$57,980 (-33.4%)
19-2012	Physicists	$166,000	$202,760	+$36,760 (+22.1%)
25-1054	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,460	$111,030	+$5,570 (+5.3%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$84,540	+$10,840 (+14.7%)

40.0899 Physics, Other. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

Any instructional program in physics not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in California

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	California Avg	CA vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$115,520	-$57,980 (-33.4%)
19-2012	Physicists	$166,000	$202,760	+$36,760 (+22.1%)
25-1054	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,460	$111,030	+$5,570 (+5.3%)

40.1099 Materials Sciences, Other. (FPD)

Any instructional program in materials 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
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$115,520	-$57,980 (-33.4%)
19-2032	Materials Scientists	$111,410	$164,410	+$53,000 (+47.6%)
25-1199	Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$94,470	$143,290	+$48,820 (+51.7%)

40.9999 Physical Sciences, Other. (Cert2y+, FPD)

Any instructional program in physical 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
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$115,520	-$57,980 (-33.4%)
19-2099	Physical Scientists, All Other	$123,070	$153,690	+$30,620 (+24.9%)
25-1199	Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$94,470	$143,290	+$48,820 (+51.7%)