Special Education and Teaching at Ashford University
San Diego, CA · Master's Degree · about 77 graduates a year
Ashford University graduates in special education and teaching earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 75% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ashford University 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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| 262 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $51,460 | $55,176 | #243 | $48,231 |
| 263 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $51,391 | $58,190 | #219 | $44,743 |
| 264 | Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK | $51,106 | $57,380 | #226 | — |
| 265 | Ashford University San Diego, CA | $51,086 | $46,485 | #276 | $41,048 |
| 266 | Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH | $50,568 | $53,964 | #250 | $44,863 |
| 267 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $50,482 | $61,250 | #169 | — |
| 268 | Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH | $50,431 | $53,817 | #252 | $46,116 |
Other Majors at Ashford University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Information Systems and Services | — | $90,671 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $83,019 | $66,890 | #280 of 349 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $77,414 | $70,200 | #694 of 861 |
| Sociology | — | $70,179 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $66,886 | $57,522 | #176 of 211 |
| Public Administration | $63,856 | $50,264 | #193 of 243 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | — | $58,822 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $57,836 | $46,645 | #93 of 115 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $56,444 | $47,130 | #237 of 380 |
| Psychology | $50,601 | $41,362 | #90 of 92 |
| Education | $49,645 | $42,216 | #204 of 214 |
| Human Services | — | $48,476 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $48,181 | $47,259 | #453 of 453 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ashford University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,048 one year after graduating and $51,086 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ashford University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Ashford University ranks #265 by median pay four years after graduation, and #276 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Ashford University worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397), and the median federal debt at graduation is $38,452.
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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.