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California · Public · Predominantly bachelor's

Cal State Dominguez Hills

Carson, California. 12,642 undergraduate students. 113 programs in the federal Field-of-Study dataset.

UNITID 110547 · OPEID 001141 · IPEDS HDVINTAGE · COLLEGE SCORECARD · 2025-05 · HISTORY 1996–2024
ANOMALY ENGINE · NOTABLE SIGNALS

Earnings, completion, debt, and enrollment anomalies at Cal State Dominguez Hills

Short-arc shifts (recent 3-year window), peer outliers, earnings trend breaks, completion drops, enrollment cliffs, and debt-to-earnings warnings — surfaced deterministically from the federal record. Multi-decade shifts are reported separately in the Long Arc section, since 25-year tuition drift isn't really an anomaly.

LONG-ARC SHIFT · TRENDING WORSE+24%

Median federal debt at exit

Median federal debt at exit at California State University-Dominguez Hills rose 24% between 2007 and 2010 ($6.3k → $7.8k).

LONG-ARC SHIFT · TRENDING BETTER-100%

3-year cohort default rate

3-year cohort default rate at California State University-Dominguez Hills fell 100% between 2021 and 2024 (0.8% → 0.0%).

LONG-ARC SHIFT · TRENDING WORSE-19%

150%-time completion

150%-time completion at California State University-Dominguez Hills fell 19% between 2021 and 2024 (52.5% → 42.8%).

LONG-ARC SHIFT · TRENDING BETTER+25%

100%-time completion

100%-time completion at California State University-Dominguez Hills rose 25% between 2021 and 2024 (15.8% → 19.7%).

SECTION 01 · OUTCOMES SNAPSHOT

Cal State Dominguez Hills earnings, debt, and completion vs. the California median

Each tile compares this institution to the California median for the same metric. Sub-line shows the comparison value, not an interpretation. Sparklines trace the federally available history.

MEDIAN EARNINGS · 10Y
$57,162+22% · 6→10y
California median $42,588
MEDIAN EARNINGS · 6Y
$46,827
Treasury earnings · 6y post-entry
COMPLETION · 150%
46.9%+68% · '97→'24
California median 61.3%
MEDIAN FEDERAL DEBT
$11,902+41% · '97→'10
At program completion
UNDERGRAD ENROLLMENT
12,642+45% · '96→'10
latest IPEDS
RETENTION
65.6%+7% · '04→'24
first-time, full-time
ADMISSION RATE
91.3%+346% · '01→'24
latest cohort
IN-STATE TUITION
$7,064+329% · '00→'24
out-of-state $18,944
SECTION 02 · EARNINGS HORIZONS

How Cal State Dominguez Hills earnings spread, 4 to 10 years after entry

Treasury tax-record earnings for federally aided students who first enrolled at this institution. Each point is a horizon from the most-recent vintage. Single median per horizon (no p25/p75 publishing).

ALL FEDERALLY AIDED STUDENTS · TAX-RECORD EARNINGSVINTAGE 2025-05
Earnings widen with time post-entry. Selection: federal-aid recipients only — not all graduates.Methodology →
SECTION 03 · DEBT-TO-EARNINGS

What loans cost relative to earnings at Cal State Dominguez Hills

Annual debt service as a share of median earnings 10 years after entry, computed under federal Direct loan terms (10-year fixed at 6%). The 8% line is the gainful-employment threshold from federal regulation; above 12% has historically been considered “failing” under prior rule cycles.

Institution-wide

2.8%
0%8% · GE20%+

Median federal debt $11,902 amortized over 10 years vs. median earnings $57,162 (10y after entry).

SECTION 04 · LONG ARC

Cal State Dominguez Hills enrollment, completion, and debt over time

Federally available history. Coverage varies by metric — IPEDS publishes some series only after 2009 and others only before.

UNDERGRAD · 1996–201010,441
10,4987,18619962010
Undergraduate enrollment.IPEDS EF
COMPLETION 150% · 1997–202442.8%
53%24%19972024
150%-time completion rate.IPEDS GR
MEDIAN DEBT · 1997–2010$7,750
$7,750$5,50019972010
Median federal student debt at exit.SCORECARD
COMPLETION · 150% · 1997→2024+68%

Cal State Dominguez Hills · completion · 150% rose

25.5% → 42.8%

COMPLETION · 100% · 1997→2024+638%

Cal State Dominguez Hills · completion · 100% rose

2.7% → 19.7%

UNDERGRAD ENROLLMENT · 1996→2010+45%

Cal State Dominguez Hills · undergrad enrollment rose

7,186 → 10,441

IN-STATE TUITION · 2000→2024+329%

Cal State Dominguez Hills · in-state tuition rose

$1,735 → $7,449

OUT-OF-STATE TUITION · 2000→2024+120%

Cal State Dominguez Hills · out-of-state tuition rose

$9,115 → $20,049

MEDIAN DEBT · 1997→2010+41%

Cal State Dominguez Hills · median debt rose

$5,500 → $7,750

COHORT DEFAULT RATE · 2011→2024-100%

Cal State Dominguez Hills · cohort default rate fell

6.3% → 0.0%

PELL SHARE · 2008→2024+43%

Cal State Dominguez Hills · pell share rose

44.2% → 63.3%

EARNINGS_MEDIAN_8YR · 2005→2020+22%

Cal State Dominguez Hills · earnings_median_8yr rose

$44,200 → $53,788

SECTION 05 · PROGRAMS

Cal State Dominguez Hills programs ranked by 5-year earnings

Each row is one (CIP × credential) program reported by the institution in College Scorecard's Field-of-Study data. Cohort floor is 30 students; below this, federal data is suppressed.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingCIP 5138 · Master's Degree$148,29061 gradsClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCIP 5110 · Bachelor's Degree$126,31886 gradsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingCIP 5138 · Bachelor's Degree$122,899195 gradsBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCIP 5202 · Master's Degree$101,90638 gradsPeace Studies and Conflict ResolutionCIP 3005 · Master's Degree$97,88524 gradsComputer ScienceCIP 1107 · Bachelor's Degree$96,64066 gradsEducation, GeneralCIP 1301 · Master's Degree$96,103141 gradsSpecial Education and TeachingCIP 1310 · Master's Degree$89,32022 gradsRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsCIP 5123 · Master's Degree$88,45977 gradsHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherCIP 5199 · Master's Degree$84,529—Public AdministrationCIP 4404 · Master's Degree$82,75682 gradsSocial WorkCIP 4407 · Master's Degree$80,73186 gradsBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherCIP 5299 · Bachelor's Degree$76,69331 gradsPolitical Science and GovernmentCIP 4510 · Bachelor's Degree$71,82245 gradsHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesCIP 1907 · Master's Degree$68,017—Public AdministrationCIP 4404 · Bachelor's Degree$65,44147 gradsBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCIP 5202 · Bachelor's Degree$61,910625 gradsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCIP 1101 · Bachelor's Degree$60,37565 gradsHuman Resources Management and ServicesCIP 5210 · Bachelor's Degree$59,7024 gradsPsychology, OtherCIP 4299 · Bachelor's Degree$57,0440 gradsCommunity Organization and AdvocacyCIP 4402 · Bachelor's Degree$56,936—HistoryCIP 5401 · Bachelor's Degree$56,74946 gradsSociologyCIP 4511 · Master's Degree$56,71011 gradsPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationCIP 0909 · Bachelor's Degree$56,02296 grads
Showing top 24 of 40 ranked programs.113 TOTAL PROGRAMS
SECTION 06 · BY CIP FAMILY

40 Cal State Dominguez Hills programs with earnings, grouped by field

Programs are grouped by 2-digit CIP family. Programs without reported earnings are hidden to keep the list focused.

COMPUTER & INFORMATION SCIENCES · CIP 11

Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree$96,64066 gradsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree$60,37565 grads

EDUCATION · CIP 13

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree$43,988226 gradsEducation, GeneralMaster's Degree$96,103141 gradsSpecial Education and TeachingMaster's Degree$89,32022 grads

FOREIGN LANGUAGES · CIP 16

Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's Degree$31,31722 grads

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES · CIP 19

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesMaster's Degree$68,017—

ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE · CIP 23

English Language and Literature/Letters, OtherBachelor's Degree$40,433—

LIBERAL ARTS & GENERAL STUDIES · CIP 24

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's Degree$42,981166 grads

BIOLOGICAL & BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES · CIP 26

Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree$49,951116 grads

MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES · CIP 30

Peace Studies and Conflict ResolutionMaster's Degree$97,88524 grads

PARKS, RECREATION & FITNESS · CIP 31

Health and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree$54,363163 grads

PSYCHOLOGY · CIP 42

Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree$51,375503 gradsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's Degree$55,356—Psychology, OtherBachelor's Degree$57,0440 grads

HOMELAND SECURITY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES · CIP 43

Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree$54,596295 grads

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION & SOCIAL SERVICES · CIP 44

Social WorkMaster's Degree$80,73186 gradsPublic AdministrationMaster's Degree$82,75682 gradsPublic AdministrationBachelor's Degree$65,44147 gradsCommunity Organization and AdvocacyBachelor's Degree$56,936—

SOCIAL SCIENCES · CIP 45

SociologyBachelor's Degree$50,994290 gradsPolitical Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree$71,82245 gradsSociologyMaster's Degree$56,71011 grads

VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS · CIP 50

Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's Degree$45,46945 gradsDesign and Applied ArtsBachelor's Degree$39,701—

HEALTH PROFESSIONS · CIP 51

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree$122,899195 gradsClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's Degree$126,31886 gradsRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsMaster's Degree$88,45977 gradsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's Degree$148,29061 gradsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's Degree$55,431—Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherBachelor's Degree$48,649—Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherMaster's Degree$84,529—

BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT & MARKETING · CIP 52

Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree$61,910625 gradsBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's Degree$101,90638 gradsBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherBachelor's Degree$76,69331 gradsHuman Resources Management and ServicesBachelor's Degree$59,7024 grads

HISTORY · CIP 54

HistoryBachelor's Degree$56,74946 grads

COMMUNICATION & JOURNALISM · CIP 09

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationBachelor's Degree$56,02296 gradsRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationBachelor's Degree$39,89457 gradsCommunication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree$39,45025 grads
SECTION 07 · SIMILAR INSTITUTIONS

Institutions similar to Cal State Dominguez Hills in California

Picked by Carnegie sector × predominant credential level. These are not rankings — just nearest-neighbour surfaces for comparison.

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Cal State Bakersfield

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CAUSAL DISCIPLINE

“Cal State Dominguez Hills graduates earn $X” — not “Cal State Dominguez Hills makes you earn $X”

Median earnings describe what cohorts earned. They do not describe what attending Cal State Dominguez Hills caused. Selection effects (who admits, who enrolls, who completes) are real. We publish federal data with strict descriptive phrasing — and link the methodology where you can read about the limitations directly.

Methodology →