Special Education and Teaching at Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA · Master's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
Mount Saint Mary's University graduates in special education and teaching earn 23% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 62% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Mount Saint Mary's 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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| 29 | University of Redlands Redlands, CA | $79,819 | $72,630 | #40 | $63,411 |
| 30 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $79,567 | $75,731 | #32 | $71,684 |
| 31 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $79,507 | $75,674 | #33 | $76,264 |
| 32 | Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles, CA | $79,053 | $71,933 | #44 | $63,787 |
| 33 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $78,627 | $71,541 | #45 | $71,255 |
| 34 | Alliant International University-San Diego San Diego, CA | $77,956 | $70,935 | #50 | $63,647 |
| 35 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $77,204 | $75,852 | #31 | $67,561 |
Other Majors at Mount Saint Mary's University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $109,544 | $84,989 | #240 of 861 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | $70,010 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $69,430 | $61,342 | #116 of 322 |
| Education | $68,305 | $57,123 | #74 of 214 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $59,159 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mount Saint Mary's University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $63,787 one year after graduating and $79,053 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mount Saint Mary's University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Mount Saint Mary's University ranks #32 by median pay four years after graduation, and #44 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Mount Saint Mary's University worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% more than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397), and the median federal debt at graduation is $49,100.
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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.