Special Education and Teaching
Master's degree · Chapman University · Orange, CA
$64,257Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$71,762Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
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How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Special Education and Teaching at Chapman University earn a median of $64,257 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).
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-Long Beach Long Beach | $77,631 | $17,157 |
| 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 | — |
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$79,836 - Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationFirst professional degree
$78,465 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsFirst professional degree
$77,192 - LawFirst professional degree
$74,737 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$70,362 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$67,125 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$60,278 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$59,689 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree
$59,081 - StatisticsUndergraduate certificate
$57,048 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$55,657 - Business/Managerial EconomicsBachelor's degree
$54,064 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$50,538 - Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's degree
$46,519 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$44,601 - JournalismBachelor's degree
$41,645 - Rhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesMaster's degree
$40,950
Frequently asked questions
How much do Special Education and Teaching graduates from Chapman University make?
The median salary is $64,257 one year after graduation.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.