Median Earnings (1yr)
$74,460
95th percentile (60th in CA)
Sample Size
20
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How California State University-Dominguez Hills graduates compare to all programs nationally

California State University-Dominguez Hills graduates earn $74k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all special education and teaching masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Special Education and Teaching masters's programs at peer institutions in California (39 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
California State University-Dominguez Hills$74,460$81,456
California State University-Los Angeles$83,983$83,794
Fresno Pacific University$80,696
California State University-Fullerton$79,384$75,666
Touro University California$78,975
Notre Dame de Namur University$78,713$76,760
National Median$56,893

Other Special Education and Teaching Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$6,813$83,983
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno
$35,558$80,696
California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton
$7,073$79,384
Touro University California
Vallejo
$78,975
Notre Dame de Namur University
Belmont
$78,713

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At California State University-Dominguez Hills, approximately 61% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.