Special Education and Teaching at California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA · Master's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
California Lutheran University graduates in special education and teaching earn 26% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 18% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California Lutheran 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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| 22 | Florida Memorial University Miami Gardens, FL | $82,237 | $87,531 | #3 | $69,656 |
| 23 | Long Island University Brookville, NY | $81,836 | $77,891 | #21 | $75,868 |
| 24 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $81,760 | $74,396 | #35 | $77,402 |
| 25 | California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA | $81,041 | $73,742 | #36 | $68,342 |
| 26 | Adelphi University Garden City, NY | $80,788 | $76,893 | #24 | $67,573 |
| 27 | Touro University New York, NY | $80,111 | $76,249 | #28 | $66,800 |
| 28 | Manhattanville College Purchase, NY | $79,921 | $76,068 | #29 | $67,476 |
Other Special Education and Teaching Credentials at California Lutheran University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification) | — | $79,956 | — |
Other Majors at California Lutheran University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $150,979 | $107,188 | #56 of 861 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $101,050 | $80,356 | #51 of 69 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $95,459 | $74,480 | #30 of 453 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $82,204 | $61,749 | #14 of 302 |
| Public Administration | $77,919 | $54,840 | #119 of 243 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $72,020 | — | #48 of 380 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $68,901 | $50,691 | #45 of 204 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California Lutheran University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $68,342 one year after graduating and $81,041 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California Lutheran University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, California Lutheran University ranks #25 by median pay four years after graduation, and #36 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at California Lutheran University worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% more than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,600.
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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.