California State University - East Bay

Cal State East Bay is an online school offering a dozen flexible degrees for full-time working students. An additional 23 bachelor's and master's degrees are delivered in a hybrid learning format with online and campus requirements. 

The National Center for Education Statistics shows that between 26% of undergraduates study entirely online. 

Cal State East Bay is an affordable school with high-earning alums. According to College Scorecard, its average annual tuition cost is $7,600 less, while graduates earn median annual salaries that are $13,800 more than the midpoint for other four-year universities.  

Students can also tell if it's a good school based on its accreditation status. This means that a third-party education agency has examined its programs and faculty to ensure they meet certain quality standards. Cal State East Bay is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). 

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Cal State East Bay is known for the quality of its online programs and the support it provides online students. With over 190 online courses that make up a dozen fully online degrees, the school ensures quality by having its coursework inspected by Quality Matters. This independent research organization certifies online programs. Once enrolled, remote students are assisted through 24/7 tutoring and technical support.

According to federal College Scorecard data, the highest earning online degree at Cal State East Bay is the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, where graduates can expect to earn a median annual salary of $139,800. The second highest-earning program is the online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, which has a projected salary of $65,800.

OnlineU's Salary Score is another helpful tool for prospective students to understand their potential earnings. This proprietary metric compares alums' salaries to graduates from other schools with the same degree. Cal State East Bay scores fairly high with an 87 out of 100 for its bachelor's degrees and an almost-perfect score of 97 out of 100 for its master's degrees. 

California residents are required to have a 2.0 GPA on their high school transcripts to be accepted for enrollment. Non-California residents must have at least a 2.47 GPA. Students may also need to meet other admissions values related to their work schedule, first-generation status, and income, among other areas. 

Remember, GPA requirements are an important consideration when picking a college.

Cal State East Bay is largely not considered difficult to get into for students who meet its eligibility requirements. College Scorecard reports that 82% of first-year students are accepted for enrollment. 

Students applying to online college at Cal State East Bay must complete the following steps:

• Fill out the Cal State East Bay online application. 
• Pay a $70 application fee.
• Submit high school transcripts.
• Students also have the option of submitting their advanced placement test scores.