California State University-East Bay

What are the graduation rates for students at California State University-East Bay?

IPEDS figures for Cal State East Bay report a 48% six-year graduation rate and a 22% four-year graduation rate for the measured first-time, full-time bachelor's-seeking cohort. These rates track different time windows for the same type of entering student; they are not the percentage of all current students who will graduate.

The reported first-year retention rate is 76%, meaning roughly three-quarters of the measured first-time students returned the following fall. Transfer students and part-time students have different starting points and are not fully described by the first-time, full-time graduation measure. For applicants comparing likely time to degree, the distinction is important: a four-year plan may depend on transferred credits, course sequencing, major requirements and the number of units taken each term.

What is the earning potential for graduates at California State University-East Bay?

Federal College Scorecard program figures offer a limited view of earnings approximately one year after completion. Reported amounts differ substantially by field: the figures include $59,738 for computer science, $49,638 for business administration, $80,056 for construction management and $99,479 for registered nursing. These are program-level observations for students included in the federal measure, not salaries promised to every graduate.

Scorecard earnings measures generally concern federally aided students with earnings records and should be read alongside the source's precise cohort and calculation notes. They do not capture every graduate, all forms of compensation or the full value of a degree over a career. Program comparisons can also reflect differences in occupation, local labor markets, further study and the makeup of the measured groups. A one-year figure is most useful as one input alongside program cost, licensing requirements and longer-term career interests.