Special Education and Teaching
Master's degree · California State University-Long Beach · Long Beach, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Special Education and Teaching at California State University-Long Beach earn a median of $77,631 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $64,397 four years after graduating (middle half: $52,390–$79,764). Median debt is $17,157, about 22% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Special Education and Teaching (Master's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $83,983 | $20,500 |
| Fresno Pacific University Fresno | $80,696 | — |
| California State University-Fullerton Fullerton | $79,384 | $25,320 |
| Touro University California Vallejo | $78,975 | $16,063 |
| Notre Dame de Namur University Belmont | $78,713 | — |
| California State University-East Bay Hayward | $77,402 | — |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson | $74,460 | — |
| Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego | $73,427 | $42,073 |
| California State University-Fresno Fresno | $71,787 | — |
| San Diego State University San Diego | $71,495 | — |
| Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles | $71,022 | — |
| National University San Diego | $70,672 | $53,471 |
| San Francisco State University San Francisco | $69,592 | $24,072 |
| California State University-Chico Chico | $69,269 | — |
| California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks | $68,342 | $14,600 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Special Education and Teaching graduates from California State University-Long Beach make?
The median salary is $77,631 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,157.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.