Program Analysis
At $34,646/yr, Education, Other graduates from California State University-Channel Islands land near the $33,981 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
The 16.1x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 24% task exposure — and the 2% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The median debt load of $14,467 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
Ranked #8 out of 22 programs, California State University-Channel Islands's Education, Other offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth is modest: $34,646 to $40,726 over five years (18% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.