All California State University-Los Angeles majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 11
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 11
- Health & Medicine · 9
- Science & Math · 9
- Engineering · 5
- Communications & Media · 4
- Arts & Design · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Business & Finance · 2
- Education · 2
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $30,824 | $59,904 | $15,171 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | $27,058 | $55,970 | $22,500 |
| History | $26,862 | $55,413 | $14,721 |
| Philosophy | — | $53,127 | — |
| English | $23,858 | $52,259 | $14,750 |
| Writing | $28,725 | $51,414 | $13,500 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $20,433 | $35,591 | — |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| Intercultural / Multicultural and Diversity Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $98,811 | $116,182 | $18,964 |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | $32,805 | $57,695 | $12,812 |
| Public Health | $40,750 | $56,466 | $12,500 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | $28,702 | $53,857 | $12,500 |
| Nutrition Science | $31,096 | $52,797 | $14,493 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $28,687 | $44,930 | $13,750 |
| Dietetics | — | — | — |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $37,845 | $70,677 | $13,053 |
| Biochemistry | $50,428 | $67,441 | $16,730 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $39,266 | $65,366 | $19,334 |
| Biology | $33,304 | $53,908 | $13,000 |
| Chemistry | $44,944 | $51,747 | $11,000 |
| Food Science and Technology | $52,806 | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Natural Sciences | $39,870 | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | $63,981 | $96,014 | $14,676 |
| Civil Engineering | $73,178 | $94,760 | $18,767 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $55,405 | $93,028 | $13,000 |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | $45,287 | $86,970 | $15,883 |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $22,133 | $39,867 | $15,068 |
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | — | — | — |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $24,538 | $40,783 | $19,087 |
| Music | $21,509 | $39,120 | $12,500 |
| Theatre | $16,645 | $35,097 | $11,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $44,530 | $87,525 | $15,321 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $45,355 | $69,022 | $13,000 |
| Information Science / Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $42,062 | $62,716 | $13,750 |
| Economics | $32,877 | $54,998 | $11,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $31,366 | $50,444 | $12,331 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | $46,267 | $70,508 | $15,132 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Criminal Justice → Police officer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: high school diploma or equivalent.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former California State University-Los Angeles students earn a median $59,211 ten years after starting college, more than 38% of California colleges we cover. 53% graduate within six years.
California State University-Los Angeles majors questions
How many majors does California State University-Los Angeles offer?
California State University-Los Angeles offers 60 bachelor's majors across 11 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at California State University-Los Angeles?
Nursing graduates from California State University-Los Angeles earn a median $116,182 four years after graduating, the highest of the 37 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $18,964.
Which California State University-Los Angeles majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Theatre graduates earn the least: a median $35,097 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to California State University-Los Angeles overview