Special Education and Teaching at National University
San Diego, CA · Master's Degree · about 288 graduates a year
National University graduates in special education and teaching earn 33% 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 National 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 |
| 11 | Manhattan College Riverdale, NY | $87,967 | $83,726 | #10 | $76,455 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do National University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $70,672 one year after graduating and $85,908 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does National University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, National University ranks #14 by median pay four years after graduation, and #19 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at National University worth it?
Its graduates earn 33% more than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397), and the median federal debt at graduation is $53,471.
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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.