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California State University-East Bay

Ca · Public · 100% graduation rate

California State University-East Bay is a public university in Ca with a 100% graduation rate. We track 20 majors with debt-to-earnings ROI analysis. The highest-ROI major is Computer Science (grade A), with median debt of $25K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Data comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and NCES IPEDS.

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
94/100

ROI by Major

Debt and earnings data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI grades compare median student debt at graduation to earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, adjusted for NCES IPEDS graduation rates.

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How California State University-East Bay Compares

California State University-East Bay graduates carry a median debt of $30K across tracked majors, which is $4K more than the public universities average of $26K. Year-1 earnings average $55K, about $3K below peers of the same type. Within Ca, the per-major debt average is $26K, so this school sits $4K above the state median. Its composite ROI score of 69 is 3 points below the public universities baseline (72). Graduation rate of 100% is a primary ROI driver, since it determines how many students actually reach the earnings levels listed. Across the full site (2202 schools), the debt average is $26K.

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at California State University-East Bay earns a grade of A, with median debt of $25K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

California State University-East Bay has a 100% graduation rate. A higher graduation rate generally correlates with better student support and outcomes, which can impact your return on investment.

Median debt varies significantly by major at California State University-East Bay. For example, Computer Science graduates have median debt of $25K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Computer Science with median year-5 earnings of $147K. We rank each major by its debt-to-earnings ROI score to help you compare options.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, NCES IPEDS
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ROI scores are calculated by comparing median debt at graduation to median earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, weighted by graduation rate. Grades range from A (strong return) to F (poor return).