Special Education and Teaching master's degree programs in California
Compare 20 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in California
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1California State University, Los AngelesLos Angeles · Debt not reported$104,2082California State University, FullertonFullerton · Debt not reported$95,6773California State University, Dominguez HillsCarson · Debt not reported$95,0894Notre Dame de Namur UniversityBelmont · Debt not reported$94,5885California State University, Long BeachLong Beach · Debt not reported$91,4446University of San FranciscoSan Francisco · Debt not reported$89,7917Point Loma Nazarene UniversitySan Diego · Debt not reported$86,6038National UniversitySan Diego · Debt not reported$85,9089California State University, NorthridgeNorthridge · Debt not reported$85,82610Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles · Debt not reported$85,524
CAREER CONTEXT IN CA
What related occupations pay in California
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
25-1081Education Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $111,850
- Middle 50% wage range
- $79,040–$132,730
- State employment
- 3,100
- Projected growth
- +2.5%
- Annual openings
- 5,300
25-2059Special Education Teachers, All Other
- State median wage
- $103,050
- Middle 50% wage range
- $82,090–$120,860
- State employment
- 8,920
- Projected growth
- +1.9%
- Annual openings
- 2,300
25-2057Special Education Teachers, Middle School
- State median wage
- $101,530
- Middle 50% wage range
- $80,550–$120,550
- State employment
- 4,860
- Projected growth
- -0.4%
- Annual openings
- 6,000
25-2058Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
- State median wage
- $101,060
- Middle 50% wage range
- $79,740–$123,840
- State employment
- 12,100
- Projected growth
- -0.2%
- Annual openings
- 10,400
25-2051Special Education Teachers, Preschool
- State median wage
- $59,550
- Middle 50% wage range
- $48,400–$83,370
- State employment
- 2,510
- Projected growth
- +2.4%
- Annual openings
- 2,000
27-3091Interpreters and Translators
- State median wage
- $70,770
- Middle 50% wage range
- $56,230–$102,010
- State employment
- 5,560
- Projected growth
- +2.0%
- Annual openings
- 6,000
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in California; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University, Los Angeles | Los Angeles | $104,208 | Not available |
| 2 | California State University, Fullerton | Fullerton | $95,677 | Not available |
| 3 | California State University, Dominguez Hills | Carson | $95,089 | Not available |
| 4 | Notre Dame de Namur University | Belmont | $94,588 | Not available |
| 5 | California State University, Long Beach | Long Beach | $91,444 | Not available |
| 6 | University of San Francisco | San Francisco | $89,791 | Not available |
| 7 | Point Loma Nazarene University | San Diego | $86,603 | Not available |
| 8 | National University | San Diego | $85,908 | Not available |
| 9 | California State University, Northridge | Northridge | $85,826 | Not available |
| 10 | Loyola Marymount University | Los Angeles | $85,524 | Not available |
| 11 | Touro University California | Vallejo | $84,787 | Not available |
| 12 | San Diego State University | San Diego | $84,034 | Not available |
| 13 | California State University, East Bay | Hayward | $81,760 | Not available |
| 14 | California Lutheran University | Thousand Oaks | $81,041 | Not available |
| 15 | University of Redlands | Redlands | $79,819 | Not available |
| 16 | Mount Saint Mary's University | Los Angeles | $79,053 | Not available |
| 17 | Alliant International University-San Diego | San Diego | $77,956 | Not available |
| 18 | San Francisco State University | San Francisco | $76,580 | Not available |
| 19 | Chapman University | Orange | $71,762 | Not available |
| 20 | University of San Diego | San Diego | $71,030 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Special Education and Teaching in California
What do Special Education and Teaching master's degree graduates earn in California?
Across 20 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $84,787 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.
Which California colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. California State University, Los Angeles has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.