Special Education and Teaching at Alliant International University-San Diego
San Diego, CA · Master's Degree · about 72 graduates a year
Alliant International University-San Diego graduates in special education and teaching earn 21% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Alliant International University-San Diego Compares for Special Education and Teaching
All 280 colleges reporting special education and teaching earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $104,208 | $94,822 | #1 | $83,983 |
| 2 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $95,677 | $87,060 | #5 | $79,384 |
| 3 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $95,089 | $86,525 | #7 | $74,460 |
| 4 | CUNY City College New York, NY | $94,601 | $90,041 | #2 | $76,836 |
| 5 | Notre Dame de Namur University Belmont, CA | $94,588 | $86,069 | #8 | $78,713 |
| 6 | Pace University New York, NY | $91,867 | $87,438 | #4 | $79,259 |
| 7 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $91,444 | $83,208 | #11 | $77,631 |
| 8 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | $90,918 | $86,535 | #6 | $77,678 |
| 9 | University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $89,791 | $81,704 | #13 | — |
| 10 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $88,978 | $84,689 | #9 | $77,182 |
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| 31 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $79,507 | $75,674 | #33 | $76,264 |
| 32 | Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles, CA | $79,053 | $71,933 | #44 | $63,787 |
| 33 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $78,627 | $71,541 | #45 | $71,255 |
| 34 | Alliant International University-San Diego San Diego, CA | $77,956 | $70,935 | #50 | $63,647 |
| 35 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $77,204 | $75,852 | #31 | $67,561 |
| 36 | Teachers College at Columbia University New York, NY | $76,970 | $73,259 | #37 | $69,049 |
| 37 | St. Thomas Aquinas College Sparkill, NY | $76,928 | $73,220 | #38 | $64,804 |
Other Special Education and Teaching Credentials at Alliant International University-San Diego
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification) | — | $82,744 | — |
Other Majors at Alliant International University-San Diego by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $116,546 | $123,985 | #1 of 13 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $89,459 | $66,109 | #63 of 159 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $86,459 | $77,101 | #21 of 322 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $84,805 | $62,285 | #6 of 302 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $78,738 | $49,210 | #685 of 861 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $75,075 | $59,992 | #34 of 380 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $74,086 | $53,383 | #23 of 204 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | $57,443 | — | #30 of 52 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Alliant International University-San Diego special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $63,647 one year after graduating and $77,956 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Alliant International University-San Diego rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Alliant International University-San Diego ranks #34 by median pay four years after graduation, and #50 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Alliant International University-San Diego worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% more than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397), and the median federal debt at graduation is $35,875.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.