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Here are the highest- and lowest-earning college degrees in California, according to new data

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Andrew Khouri, as published by Los Angeles Times - California · August 28, 2026 · 1 min read

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New data sheds light on earnings for college graduates. A searchable database provides information on the salaries of graduates from colleges. This resource shows what graduates tend to earn after completing their program.

Further details are available from the source, including specific information on the highest- and lowest-earning degrees.

The database was compiled by the HEA Group and tracks earnings four years after graduation, offering insight into the financial outcomes for graduates.

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Category: News · Published: August 28, 2026 · Source: Los Angeles Times - California · Reading time: 1 min

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Here are the highest- and lowest-earning college degrees in California, according to new data

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