Is California State University-Los Angeles worth it?
California State University-Los Angeles is a public, four-year institution in Los Angeles, California (large city). It awarded 6,654 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, psychology and criminal justice.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$37,248
Median earnings 4 years after
$59,756
Median earnings 10 years after
$59,211
Average net price
$3,967
Completion rate
53%
Completions (2024)
6,654
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
19,562
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $42,062 | $62,716 | 1,454 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $34,092 | $50,249 | 541 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $32,974 | $54,695 | 414 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $31,366 | $50,444 | 367 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Bachelor's | $29,457 | $46,060 | 339 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Bachelor's | $28,725 | $51,414 | 264 |
| Social Work | Master's | $64,869 | $78,135 | 264 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $37,477 | $59,545 | 254 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $98,811 | $116,182 | 241 |
| Public Health | Bachelor's | $40,750 | $56,466 | 229 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $28,687 | $44,930 | 214 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's | $22,133 | $39,867 | 207 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $45,355 | $69,022 | 207 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $55,405 | $93,028 | 180 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's | $67,075 | $88,659 | 175 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 872 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 419 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 385 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 358 |
| Sociology, General | Bachelor's | 318 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | 217 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General | Bachelor's | 203 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 184 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 172 |
| Radio and Television | Bachelor's | 167 |
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Sources: federal figures for California State University-Los Angeles. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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