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California State University-East Bay

Hayward, CA csueastbay.edu 10,422 students

California State University, East Bay's main campus is situated in the Hayward Hills, providing views of the San Francisco Bay. The campus spans 342 acres and offers a suburban setting. Students can also take courses at the university's extension centers in Oakland and Concord, providing access to different environments.

Programs
22
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$47,372
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$7,055
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $18,935/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. CSU East Bay's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 44% of students receive Pell Grants; 29% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $8,059 $32,236
$30K – $48K $8,500 $34,000
$48K – $75K $11,087 $44,348
$75K – $110K $15,190 $60,760
$110K+ $20,930 $83,720
Sticker price (no aid) $7,055 $28,220
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at CSU East Bay

22 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →
91
$124,392/yr High 56.0x
Computer Science Compare across schools →
85
$60,371/yr Very High 38.6x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
78
$51,549/yr High 26.6x
Construction Management Compare across schools →
75
$99,649/yr High 34.3x
Economics Compare across schools →
72
$46,408/yr Very High 23.4x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
71
$45,387/yr Moderate 23.7x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools →
66
$41,195/yr High 21.0x
Political Science Compare across schools →
65
$40,460/yr Very High 26.3x
Biology Compare across schools →
63
$44,370/yr High 25.2x
Hospitality Management Compare across schools →
59
$34,015/yr High 21.0x
Sociology Compare across schools →
56
$39,378/yr High 20.6x
Psychology Compare across schools →
55
$37,702/yr High 19.5x
Health Sciences Compare across schools →
54
$42,602/yr High 22.0x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
53
$35,722/yr High 22.9x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →
53
$33,189/yr Moderate 20.3x
Communication Disorders Compare across schools →
50
$34,924/yr High 25.7x
Fine Arts Compare across schools →
49
$33,220/yr Moderate 18.3x
History Compare across schools →
49
$31,059/yr High 17.8x
Ethnic & Cultural Studies Compare across schools →
45
$47,511/yr Very High 15.8x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Compare across schools →
45
$36,509/yr Low 19.9x
Parks & Recreation Compare across schools →
42
$43,700/yr Very High 14.5x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research Compare across schools →
41
$38,876/yr High 12.8x