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California State University - Los Angeles Graduate School Report

3,913 Graduate Students
$8,219 Avg Graduate Tuition & Fees (In-State)
70.1% Took Classes Online
Want the scoop on California State University - Los Angeles Graduate School? We've put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what degree programs Cal State LA offers, if the school is ranked, how diverse it is, and much more. Use the following list to jump to the section on the page with details on that topic.

California State University - Los Angeles Graduate School Rankings

#480 Master's Degree School in U.S.
#496 Doctorate Degree School in U.S.

College Factual produces its Best Quality Schools rankings on a yearly basis to recognize those graduate schools that provide an excellent educational experience and are dedicated to helping their students succeed. These rankings are based on components such as post-graduation earnings of students, accumulated student debt of graduates, how much in demand the school is, and faculty and student diversity.

Best Master’s Degree Schools Ranking

Out of the 1149 colleges and universities analyzed in College Factual's 2024 Best Master's Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, California State University - Los Angeles took the #480 spot.

For the Best Master's Degree Schools in California, Cal State LA came in at #56.

 

Best Doctorate Degree Schools Ranking

Of the 676 institutions of higher learning that were examined in the 2024 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, Cal State LA came in at #496.

In addition, Cal State LA took the #49 spot for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in California.

 

California State University - Los Angeles Graduate Student Diversity

3,913 Graduate Students
64.4% Women
74.4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the last year in which we have data, 3,913 graduate students decided that California State University - Los Angeles was the best place for them. College Factual looked at the demographics of these students to determine how diverse the population is. Our findings are below.

Cal State LA Graduate Student Male-Female Ratio

Women make up 64.4% of the total graduate student body at Cal State LA while men make you 35.6%. These percentages may be different for specific degree programs.

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Cal State LA Graduate Student Racial-Ethnic Diversity

About 74.4% of the graduate students who attend Cal State LA are from a racial-ethnic minority group*. Americans aren't the only ones who appreciate the graduate programs at Cal State LA. Around 8.3% of graduate students are international. The following chart shows the distribution of racial-ethnic groups at the school. If you click on it, you'll find more detailed information.

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Cal State LA Graduate School Cost of Attendance

$8,219 Avg Tuition & Fees (In-State)

The average tuition and fees for graduate students is shown below.

In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition$7,176$16,680
Fees$1,043$1,043

Average Salary of Cal State LA Grads with Master’s or Doctorate

$63,081 Avg Salary (Master's)

Master’s Degree Average Earnings

Graduate students earning a master's degree from Cal State LA enter careers with an average starting salary of $63,081. Chalk that up in the win column since that salary is 8% higher than the national average of $58,425.

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Location of California State University - Los Angeles Graduate School

California State
Large City Campus Setting
Public Public/Private
Located in Los Angeles, California, California State University - Los Angeles is a public institution. The city atmosphere of Los Angeles makes it a great place for students who enjoy having lots of educational and entertainment options.

Get more details about the location of California State University - Los Angeles.

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Contact details for Cal State LA are given below.

Contact Details
Address:5151 State University Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90032-8506
Phone:323-343-3000
Website:https://www.calstatela.edu/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/CalStateLA
Twitter:https://twitter.com/calstatela

Online Learning for Cal State LA Grad Students

70.1% Took At Least One Online Class
20.7% Took All Classes Online

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 70.1% of the graduate students at Cal State LA took at least one online course. For that same period, 20.7% of grad students took all of their classes online.

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California State University - Los Angeles Master’s Degree Programs

The only degree programs listed here are those in which master’s degrees were awarded in 2020-2021.

Master’s Degree ProgramAnnual Graduates
Accounting23
Anthropology13
Area Studies16
Business Administration & Management92
Chemistry9
Civil Engineering6
Communication & Media Studies21
Communication Sciences21
Computer Information Systems30
Computer Science30
Drama & Theater Arts1
Economics12
Educational Administration27
Electrical Engineering28
Engineering-Related Fields10
Ethnic Studies9
Fine & Studio Arts6
General Biology14
General Education116
General English Literature22
General Psychology14
General Visual & Performing Arts13
Geography & Cartography2
Geological & Earth Sciences3
Health & Medical Administrative Services37
Health & Physical Education3
History24
Mathematics11
Mechanical Engineering9
Music24
Natural Resources Conservation9
Nursing73
Nutrition Science8
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies2
Philosophy11
Physics7
Political Science & Government9
Public Administration39
Public Health24
Romance Languages5
Social Work110
Sociology17
Special Education68
Student Counseling109
Teacher Education Grade Specific12
Teaching English or French8

California State University - Los Angeles Doctorate Degree Programs

Just like the master’s degree programs, only programs that had doctorate degrees awarded in 2020-2021 are shown here.

Doctorate Degree ProgramAnnual Graduates
Educational Administration20

Notes and References

Footnotes

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

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