California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1947Large citySEVP certified
About
California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is a public research university in Los Angeles, California, United States. It is part of the California State University system. Cal State LA offers 142 bachelor's degree programs, 122 master's degree programs, and 4 doctoral degrees: the Doctor of Philosophy in special education (in collaboration with the University of California, Los Angeles), Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, Doctor of Nursing Practice, and Doctor of Audiology. It also offers 22 teaching credentials. Cal State LA is located near the eastern edge of the city of Los Angeles, adjacent to the western San Gabriel Valley cities of Alhambra and Monterey Park.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$20,850
- Estimated total for international students
- US$31,087
- Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
- US$7,530
- Total cost for in-state students
- US$17,767
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 19,562
- Graduate students
- 3,577
- International undergraduates
- 1%
- Students per teacher
- 21 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 91%
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$62,555
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (157)
Bachelor's degrees61 subjects
Air TransportationAnthropologyArea StudiesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCivil EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEconomicsElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFamily and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralFine and Studio ArtsFire ProtectionFood Science and TechnologyGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGraphic CommunicationsHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHistoryIndustrial Production Technologies/TechniciansInformation Science/StudiesIntercultural/Multicultural and Diversity StudiesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural SciencesNutrition SciencesPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial WorkSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master's degrees58 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAnthropologyArea StudiesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiotechnologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCivil EngineeringCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCurriculum and InstructionDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, GeneralEngineering-Related FieldsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryManagement Information Systems and ServicesMaterials EngineeringMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNutrition SciencesPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSecurity Science and TechnologySocial WorkSocial and Philosophical Foundations of EducationSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageVisual and Performing Arts, General
Doctoral degrees3 subjects
Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesEducational Administration and SupervisionSpecial Education and Teaching
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)1 subject
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Undergraduate certificates3 subjects
Business Administration, Management and OperationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralDietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
Post-baccalaureate certificates8 subjects
BiotechnologyClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyGeography and CartographyNutrition SciencesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Graduate certificates23 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesBilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationBiotechnologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesEducation, GeneralGeography and CartographyGerontologyHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsNutrition SciencesReal EstateRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.