Compare 37 General Studies. programs in California. Average earnings: $45,248.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | $43,664 | 185 | $17,350 | Good | $18,031 | Challenging | |
| #27 | $43,455 | 21 | $20,500 | Manageable | $26,205 | High | |
| #28 | $43,398 | 130 | $16,000 | Good | $15,000 | Challenging | |
| #29 | Thomas Aquinas CollegePrivate | $40,912 | 95 | $18,000 | Manageable | $0 | Manageable |
| #30 | Concordia University-IrvinePrivate | $39,600 | 42 | $24,247 | Challenging | $26,000 | High |
| #31 | $39,472 | 180 | $13,000 | Good | $12,526 | Challenging | |
| #32 | Soka University Of AmericaPrivate | $38,570 | 93 | $15,650 | Manageable | $13,228 | High |
| #33 | Simpson UniversityPrivate | $38,357 | 33 | $18,750 | Manageable | $19,112 | High |
| #34 | $34,529 | 150 | $13,807 | Manageable | $11,061 | High | |
| #35 | $34,209 | 104 | $18,000 | Challenging | $18,257 | High | |
| #36 | University Of RedlandsPrivate | $29,814 | 13 | $26,000 | High | $28,208 | High |
| #37 | Providence Christian CollegePrivate | $19,592 | 23 | $25,000 | High | $17,843 | High |
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Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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