California State University-East Bay

Hayward, CA · Public · Visit Website

California State University, East Bay's main campus is situated in the Hayward Hills, providing views of the San Francisco Bay. The campus spans 342 acres and offers a suburban setting. Students can also take courses at the university's extension centers in Oakland and Concord, providing access to different environments.

Programs Analyzed
22
Avg Grad Earnings
$47,372/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
60/100
Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$7,055/yr
Out-of-state: $18,935/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 44% of students receive Pell Grants and 29% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $8,059 $32,236 14.7x
$30K – $48K $8,500 $34,000 13.9x
$48K – $75K $11,087 $44,348 10.7x
$75K – $110K $15,190 $60,760 7.8x
$110K+ $20,930 $83,720 5.7x
Sticker price (no aid) $7,055 $28,220 16.8x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at California State University-East Bay

22 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program DW Score Earnings AI Risk ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration
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91 $124,392/yr High 56.0x
Computer Science
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85 $60,371/yr Very High 38.6x
Business Administration
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78 $51,549/yr High 26.6x
Construction Management
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75 $99,649/yr High 34.3x
Economics
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72 $46,408/yr Very High 23.4x
Criminal Justice and Corrections
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71 $45,387/yr Moderate 23.7x
Human Development & Family Studies
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66 $41,195/yr High 21.0x
Political Science and Government
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65 $40,460/yr Very High 26.3x
Biology, General
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63 $44,370/yr High 25.2x
Hospitality Administration/Management
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59 $34,015/yr High 21.0x
Sociology
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56 $39,378/yr High 20.6x
Psychology, General
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55 $37,702/yr High 19.5x
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
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54 $42,602/yr High 22.0x
Communication and Media Studies
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53 $35,722/yr High 22.9x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
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53 $33,189/yr Moderate 20.3x
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
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50 $34,924/yr High 25.7x
Fine and Studio Arts
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49 $33,220/yr Moderate 18.3x
History
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49 $31,059/yr High 17.8x
Ethnic & Cultural Minority
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45 $47,511/yr Very High 15.8x
Liberal Arts and Sciences
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45 $36,509/yr Low 19.9x
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
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42 $43,700/yr Very High 14.5x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
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41 $38,876/yr High 12.8x
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