California State University-East Bay prices its degrees across a wide range of family income levels, and the income-band net prices tell a clear story. Low-income families pay approximately $6,360 per year after aid, middle-income families see annual costs around $8,990, and higher-income families pay closer to $19,397.
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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) | $22,850 |
| Tuition and Fees | $20,183 |
| Room and Board | $17,831 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,029 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$13,530 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $9,320 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $6,360 |
| $30–48k | $7,031 |
| $48–75k | $8,990 |
| $75–110k | $12,015 |
| $110k+ | $19,397 |
California State University-East Bay prices its degrees across a wide range of family income levels, and the income-band net prices tell a clear story. Low-income families pay approximately $6,360 per year after aid, middle-income families see annual costs around $8,990, and higher-income families pay closer to $19,397. Azimuth ranks California State University-East Bay #78 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. That standing reflects the university's public-tuition structure and its participation in California's robust state and federal financial aid ecosystem, which together keep net prices meaningfully below the published cost of attendance for most students. Need-based aid plays a central role in how Cal State East Bay students experience pricing. As a CSU campus serving a large share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students, the university draws on Cal Grant funding alongside federal Pell Grants and institutional aid to reduce out-of-pocket costs. The gap between sticker price and what families actually pay can be substantial — particularly for lower-income households — and the is worth understanding before drawing conclusions from the published cost of attendance alone. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $16,544, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $15,738; 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 $72,596, median federal debt of $16,544 projects to a monthly payment of about $187 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of California State University-East Bay earn median earnings of $72,596 four years after enrollment, sitting below the $56,249 median at comparable institutions (same control and size band). Graduates earn about $22,246 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing California State University-East Bay in the 97.0 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 age 25–34 with only a high school credential. Azimuth ranks California State University-East Bay #165 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. While institution-level earnings track CA's regional labor market, specific programs deliver materially stronger outcomes. Azimuth ranks Nursing #3 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions per the program-ranking methodology, with graduates earning median earnings of $150,921 — 1.70x the national benchmark for the field. Computer Science also stands out, with Azimuth ranking it #50 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions and graduates earning median earnings of $119,900. Business is the dominant program family, accounting for 23% of degrees, followed by Social Sciences at 7% and Arts at 4%. Among the largest programs, Business Administration program graduates 800 students annually with median earnings of $77,567 four years after enrollment, while The Psychology, General program graduates 460 students earning $54,436.
