Special Education and Teaching at Chapman University
Orange, CA · Master's Degree · about 7 graduates a year
Chapman University graduates in special education and teaching earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Chapman 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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| 52 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | $72,243 | $63,407 | #130 | $66,244 |
| 53 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $72,192 | $65,737 | #92 | $61,996 |
| 54 | University of Alaska Southeast Juneau, AK | $72,044 | $68,995 | #62 | — |
| 55 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $71,762 | $65,299 | #101 | $64,257 |
| 56 | William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ | $71,699 | $62,929 | #141 | $62,115 |
| 57 | Towson University Towson, MD | $71,563 | $62,805 | #143 | $64,822 |
| 58 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $71,550 | $76,760 | #26 | $58,958 |
Other Majors at Chapman University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $121,592 | $91,418 | #151 of 861 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $107,808 | $90,639 | #3 of 322 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $86,167 | $79,836 | #15 of 243 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $84,482 | $124,016 | #193 of 216 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $82,030 | $60,278 | #89 of 453 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $81,239 | $50,538 | #16 of 302 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $77,174 | $59,081 | #12 of 204 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $69,818 | $59,689 | #62 of 380 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $65,144 | $40,950 | #23 of 75 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $50,895 | $28,832 | #14 of 22 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $41,394 | — | #36 of 41 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Chapman University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $64,257 one year after graduating and $71,762 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Chapman University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Chapman University ranks #55 by median pay four years after graduation, and #101 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Chapman University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% 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.