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CS

California State University-Dominguez Hills

Carson, CAPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 93% Acceptance
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93%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$8,615
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
12.5K
Students
Large campus body
$46,827
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

California State University-Dominguez Hills is a public institution located in the city setting of Carson, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 12.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 93%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
12.5K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
93% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
93%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing18% of degrees
Health Sciences10% of degrees
Social Sciences9% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $151,224
Earnings 5yr: $148,290
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $118,588
Earnings 5yr: $122,899
Debt: $18,750
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,100
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,642
Earnings 5yr: $126,318
Debt: $20,125
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,035
Earnings 5yr: $101,906
Debt: N/A
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,683
Earnings 5yr: $97,885
Debt: N/A
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,089
Earnings 5yr: $89,320
Debt: N/A
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,849
Earnings 5yr: $82,756
Debt: N/A
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,284
Earnings 5yr: $84,529
Debt: N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,789
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,628
Earnings 5yr: $80,731
Debt: N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,346
Earnings 5yr: $88,459
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,851
Earnings 5yr: $96,103
Debt: N/A
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,412
Earnings 5yr: $76,693
Debt: $27,160
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,788
Earnings 5yr: $60,375
Debt: $18,750
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,558
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,900
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $21,310
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,126
Earnings 5yr: $68,017
Debt: N/A
Public Administration.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,008
Earnings 5yr: $65,441
Debt: $18,965
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,677
Earnings 5yr: $59,702
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$8,615
In-State Tuition$7,449
Out-of-State Tuition$20,049
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

63%
Pell Grants
20%
Take Loans
51%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$46,827
+22% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$57,162

Completion Signals

43%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
74%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,902
Est. Monthly Payment
$129/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

40%
Men
60%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 40% men and 60% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
59%
Part-Time Share
23%
Avg Family Income
$27,504
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