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California State University-East Bay

Hayward, California. 9,809 undergraduates. Admits 97% of applicants.

49%Graduation rate5 pts below the national median for similar colleges (54%)
$6,858Average net price per year66% below the national median for similar colleges ($19,899)
$73,868Median earnings 10 years after starting25% above the national median for similar colleges ($58,912)
$16,500Median debt at graduation24% below the national median for similar colleges ($21,609)
Our read

Graduates' median debt ($16,500) equals 22% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($73,868). That is a light load relative to pay.

What families actually pay

Under $30,000$4,576
$30,000–$48,000$4,431
$48,001–$75,000$5,668
$75,001–$110,000$8,642
Over $110,000$18,326

Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.

Compare net price across collegesPublished tuition and fees: $7,993 in-state, $21,313 out-of-state.

Do students finish, and what do they earn?

MeasureThis collegeSimilar colleges nationally
Graduation rate49%54%
Return for second year76%76%
Median earnings, 6 years after starting$60,576$49,318
Median earnings, 10 years after starting$73,868$58,912
Median debt at graduation$16,500$21,609

Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).

Programs and what graduates earn

75 programs reported
ProgramGraduates / yrMedian earnings, 1 yrMedian earnings, 5 yrsMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing141$139,123$153,321$22,991
Computer Science209$65,599$130,770$15,000
Construction Management49$94,720$128,066$11,500
Biology, General98$50,957$87,209$18,653
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology10—$84,928—
Business Administration, Management and Operations700$57,713$84,471$17,825
Economics12$55,251$81,938—
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies33—$81,729$17,125
Natural Resources Conservation and Research34—$76,110—
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General128$48,484$72,472$16,113
Chemistry14—$70,730—
Criminal Justice and Corrections122$47,879$69,929$14,000
Political Science and Government53$48,763$68,573$16,625
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities79$41,074$68,518$18,107
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services38$31,055$68,181$22,238
Sociology161$47,391$67,226$17,858
International Relations and National Security Studies0—$67,178—
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services236$48,157$64,037$18,137
Psychology, General373$43,874$63,463$15,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness133$39,566$63,311$15,000
Communication and Media Studies92$47,189$61,813$18,500
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies30$51,430$61,753$12,750
History34$24,396$61,630—
Fine and Studio Arts133$34,224$57,729$16,500
English Language and Literature, General48$38,377$57,557$15,000
Hospitality Administration/Management37$48,880$55,338$20,452
Anthropology15—$47,365—
Computer Engineering25———
Industrial Engineering15———
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics7———
Mathematics22———
Statistics17———
International/Globalization Studies8———
Philosophy6———
Physics4———
Social Work1———
Geography and Cartography6———
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft23———
Music16———
Public Health72——$15,000

Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.

Getting in

97%Admission rate
22:1Students per faculty member
49%Undergraduates with a Pell Grant

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Quick answers

How much does California State University-East Bay cost per year?
The average net price at California State University-East Bay, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $6,858 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much do California State University-East Bay graduates earn?
Former California State University-East Bay students earn a median of $73,868 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What is the graduation rate at California State University-East Bay?
49% of California State University-East Bay students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much student debt do California State University-East Bay graduates have?
The median federal student debt at graduation from California State University-East Bay is $16,500. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.