Special Education and Teaching at California State University-Los Angeles
Master's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How California State University-Los Angeles graduates compare to all programs nationally
California State University-Los Angeles graduates earn $84k, 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)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | — |
| California State University-Long Beach | $77,631 | — | — | — |
| National Median | $56,893 | — | — | — |
Other Special Education and Teaching Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| California State University-Long Beach Long Beach | $7,008 | $77,631 | — |
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-Los Angeles, approximately 66% 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.