Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 45.5%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 45.5%
- Retention Rate
- 78.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $71,401
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $16,544
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 17:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 61.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $175/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $113,585 | $14,747 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $109,763 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $90,856 | $22,151 |
| Construction Management. | Bachelor | $80,309 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $79,838 | $29,439 |
| Statistics. | Master | $78,785 | $25,847 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $70,456 | $39,757 |
| Public Administration. | Master | $68,918 | $35,500 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $65,387 | $11,000 |
| Education, General. | Master | $64,791 | |
| Social Work. | Master | $64,087 | $35,394 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $63,005 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master | $60,878 | $39,757 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology. | Master | $57,318 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $56,867 | $37,140 |
Outcomes Overview
Cal State East Bay graduates enter the workforce with manageable debt loads relative to their earning power. The median debt of $16,544 represents just 23% of first-year earnings of $71,401, well below the recommended 30% threshold. Monthly loan payments of $175 consume roughly 4.4% of typical graduate income, leaving room for other financial goals. The university's strong ties to Bay Area employers help explain the impressive 93.2% employment rate. Many graduates find work in business, education, and healthcare sectors that dominate the regional economy. With earnings that climb steadily after graduation and relatively low borrowing, East Bay delivers a strong return on investment for most students.