Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Master's degree · California State University-Northridge · Northridge, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at California State University-Northridge earn a median of $74,192 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $59,916 four years after graduating (middle half: $48,965–$72,958). Median debt is $20,500, about 28% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| California State University-Fresno Fresno | $78,501 | $20,500 |
| San Francisco State University San Francisco | $73,845 | $18,834 |
| University of San Francisco San Francisco | $71,139 | $34,375 |
| Dominican University of California San Rafael | $68,475 | — |
| Santa Clara University Santa Clara | $68,067 | $32,690 |
| Claremont Graduate University Claremont | $67,806 | — |
| University of Massachusetts Global Aliso Viejo | $67,644 | — |
| California State University-Fullerton Fullerton | $66,012 | $20,500 |
| University of California-Irvine Irvine | $65,591 | $30,500 |
| Saint Mary's College of California Moraga | $64,034 | $41,667 |
| Pepperdine University Malibu | $62,726 | $61,036 |
| National University San Diego | $60,591 | $28,854 |
| University of Redlands Redlands | $59,996 | $30,750 |
| Alliant International University-San Diego San Diego | $59,992 | $35,450 |
| Chapman University Orange | $59,689 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods graduates from California State University-Northridge make?
The median salary is $74,192 one year after graduation and $91,622 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.