California State University-Dominguez Hills prices its education accessibly across the income spectrum, reflecting its mission as a broad-access public institution in the Los Angeles region. Low-income families pay approximately $7,303 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $8,855, and higher-income families pay approximately $18,947.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $23,191 |
| Tuition and Fees | $20,049 |
| Room and Board | $18,444 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,152 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$14,576 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $8,615 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $7,303 |
| $30–48k | $8,090 |
| $48–75k | $8,855 |
| $75–110k | $12,323 |
| $110k+ | $18,947 |
California State University-Dominguez Hills prices its education accessibly across the income spectrum, reflecting its mission as a broad-access public institution in the Los Angeles region. Low-income families pay approximately $7,303 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $8,855, and higher-income families pay approximately $18,947. Azimuth ranks California State University-Dominguez Hills #54 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The net price illusion is real at many institutions, but at CSUDH the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay is meaningful, particularly for students who qualify for need-based aid. Need-based grant and scholarship aid plays a central role in how CSUDH serves its student population. The university draws a large share of Pell-eligible students, and the net price figures above reflect the impact of federal, state, and institutional aid working together to reduce out-of-pocket costs. Families applying for aid use the FAFSA, and California's Cal Grant program provides additional state-funded support that further reduces costs for qualifying residents — a meaningful advantage for the predominantly California-resident student body. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $13,807, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $11,061; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $58,922, median federal debt of $13,807 projects to a monthly payment of about $156 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of California State University-Dominguez Hills earn median earnings of $58,922 four years after enrollment, placing California State University-Dominguez Hills in the 39.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure sits below the $65,228 median at comparable institutions (same control and size band). Graduates earn about $13,715 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 91.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures represent lifetime returns relative to CA's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $34,672 — the state median earnings of working adults with only a high school credential. While institution-level earnings track CA's regional labor market, specific programs deliver materially stronger outcomes. Azimuth ranks Nursing #25 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions , with graduates earning median earnings of $118,588 — 1.33x the national benchmark for the field. Business is the dominant program family, accounting for 17% of degrees, followed by Social Sciences at 10% and Education at 6%. Among the largest programs, Business Administration program graduates 591 students annually with median earnings of $63,662, while Azimuth ranks Psychology, General #71 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions with median earnings of $52,742. Sociology and Criminal Justice round out the top earners, with median earnings of $55,100 and $57,727 respectively.
