Special Education and Teaching at California State University-Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA · Master's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
California State University-Dominguez Hills graduates in special education and teaching earn 48% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How California State University-Dominguez Hills 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 |
Other Majors at California State University-Dominguez Hills by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $151,224 | $128,758 | #34 of 432 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | — | $120,947 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $115,100 | $96,352 | #10 of 453 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $97,035 | $86,608 | #391 of 861 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | $95,683 | $64,709 | #1 of 14 |
| Public Administration | $89,849 | $72,886 | #41 of 243 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $89,284 | $47,237 | #6 of 17 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $84,789 | $51,759 | #7 of 302 |
| Social Work | $84,628 | $66,121 | #7 of 279 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $83,346 | $74,937 | #22 of 211 |
| Education | $77,851 | $68,117 | #28 of 214 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $73,558 | — | #10 of 34 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $68,126 | $61,026 | #5 of 27 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Dominguez Hills special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $74,460 one year after graduating and $95,089 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Dominguez Hills rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, California State University-Dominguez Hills ranks #3 by median pay four years after graduation, and #7 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at California State University-Dominguez Hills worth it?
Its graduates earn 48% more than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397).
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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.