Education · California

Education colleges in California

CampusPin lists 263 U.S. colleges in California that offer Education programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Education prepares graduates for state-licensed teaching careers in public and private K–12 schools, combining content-area study with pedagogy and supervised student-teaching.

Schools in California that offer Education

Education programs in California: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 50 schools (of 263 total) listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

263

Public / private

15 / 35

Universities / 2-year

40 / 10

Cities represented

35

In-state tuition range

$1,124–$63,255

Median in-state tuition

$15,977

Lowest published in-state tuition

Antelope Valley Community College District

$1,124

Most selective

California Institute of Technology

3% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

California State University-Fullerton

41,793 students

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a Education program

  • Educational psychology and child development
  • Classroom management and assessment
  • Curriculum design and instructional methods
  • Content-area pedagogy (math, ELA, science, social studies)
  • Special education foundations
  • Educational technology
  • Cultural responsiveness and equity
  • Student-teaching practicum (12–16 weeks)

Where a Education degree can lead

  • Elementary School Teacher
  • Middle / High School Teacher
  • Special Education Teacher
  • School Counselor (with M.Ed)
  • Curriculum Specialist
  • School Administrator (with EdD/EdS)

Typical pay: $45,000–$58,000 early-career (BLS, 2024 secondary school teachers median $64,580)

An Education major leads to state-issued teaching licensure. Programs typically require a content-area major or concentration (math, English, science, social studies, foreign language, special ed, or elementary K–6) plus an education-specific sequence (educational psychology, classroom management, assessment, methods, and a semester of supervised student-teaching). The licensure path varies by state, most require passing Praxis I and Praxis II content-area exams.

Graduates work in public K–12, charter schools, private schools, and international schools. The MSEd or M.Ed is a common follow-on degree for teachers seeking specialty certification or administrative pathways.

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