Is California State University-East Bay worth it?
California State University-East Bay is a public, four-year institution in Hayward, California (large suburb). It awarded 4,396 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, psychology and computer science.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$47,959
Median earnings 4 years after
$72,596
Median earnings 10 years after
$71,401
Average net price
$9,320
Completion rate
48%
Completions (2024)
4,396
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
9,809
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $51,549 | $77,567 | 520 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $42,602 | $68,231 | 294 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $37,702 | $54,436 | 260 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $39,378 | $62,427 | 200 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $124,392 | $150,921 | 180 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $45,387 | $64,835 | 174 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's | $41,195 | $57,898 | 167 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $35,722 | $57,708 | 119 |
| Social Work | Master's | $81,059 | $96,198 | 111 |
| Public Administration | Master's | $84,881 | $99,879 | 105 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $60,371 | $119,900 | 98 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $44,370 | $74,010 | 97 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's | $75,785 | $92,197 | 93 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $101,245 | $121,899 | 89 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $33,189 | $56,938 | 86 |
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 | 700 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 368 |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | Bachelor's | 236 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 209 |
| Sociology, General | Bachelor's | 159 |
| Management Science | Master's | 153 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 140 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General | Bachelor's | 132 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 128 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 127 |
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Sources: federal figures for California State University-East Bay. 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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