Education, General doctoral degree programs in California
Compare 10 reporting programs using the same federal field and doctoral degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in California
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1University of California, San DiegoLa Jolla · Debt not reported$131,3582University of California, BerkeleyBerkeley · Debt not reported$130,5473Stanford UniversityStanford · Debt not reported$125,3904Claremont Graduate UniversityClaremont · Debt not reported$118,3975Azusa Pacific UniversityAzusa · Debt not reported$113,2526University of California, RiversideRiverside · Debt not reported$105,1957University of California, IrvineIrvine · Debt not reported$98,5548University of California, Los AngelesLos Angeles · Debt not reported$96,2459University of California, Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara · Debt not reported$89,98910Northcentral UniversitySan Diego · Debt not reported$80,493
CAREER CONTEXT IN CA
What related occupations pay in California
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
25-1081Education Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $111,850
- Middle 50% wage range
- $79,040–$132,730
- State employment
- 3,100
- Projected growth
- +2.5%
- Annual openings
- 5,300
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in California; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California, San Diego | La Jolla | $131,358 | Not available |
| 2 | University of California, Berkeley | Berkeley | $130,547 | Not available |
| 3 | Stanford University | Stanford | $125,390 | Not available |
| 4 | Claremont Graduate University | Claremont | $118,397 | Not available |
| 5 | Azusa Pacific University | Azusa | $113,252 | Not available |
| 6 | University of California, Riverside | Riverside | $105,195 | Not available |
| 7 | University of California, Irvine | Irvine | $98,554 | Not available |
| 8 | University of California, Los Angeles | Los Angeles | $96,245 | Not available |
| 9 | University of California, Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara | $89,989 | Not available |
| 10 | Northcentral University | San Diego | $80,493 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Education, General in California
What do Education, General doctoral degree graduates earn in California?
Across 10 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $105,195 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.
Which California colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of California, San Diego has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.