Special Education and Teaching at California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA · Master's Degree · about 42 graduates a year
California State University-Northridge graduates in special education and teaching earn 33% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How California State University-Northridge 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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| 12 | Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA | $86,603 | $78,803 | #18 | $73,427 |
| 13 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | $86,157 | $82,004 | #12 | $75,212 |
| 14 | National University San Diego, CA | $85,908 | $78,171 | #19 | $70,672 |
| 15 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $85,826 | $78,096 | #20 | $68,093 |
| 16 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $85,524 | $77,821 | #22 | $71,022 |
| 17 | CUNY Queens College Queens, NY | $85,359 | $81,244 | #14 | $74,496 |
| 18 | Touro University California Vallejo, CA | $84,787 | $77,151 | #23 | $78,975 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Northridge special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $68,093 one year after graduating and $85,826 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Northridge rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, California State University-Northridge ranks #15 by median pay four years after graduation, and #20 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at California State University-Northridge worth it?
Its graduates earn 33% 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.