Special Education at University of Southern California
If you plan to study Special Education, you may want to check out the program at University of Southern California. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Southern California is in Los Angeles, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 14 special education graduations were recorded at University of Southern California.
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Online Class Availability at University of Southern California
Many students take online classes at University of Southern California. Of 46,566 students, 6,077 (13%) studied exclusively online and 9,437 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Special Education Rankings at University of Southern California
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Southern California’s Special Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Earnings for Special Education Graduates from University of Southern California
Those who finish University of Southern California’s Special Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $48,557 |
| 2 years | $51,273 |
| 3 years | $53,054 |
| 4 years | $61,169 |
| 5 years | $66,583 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Special Education graduates from University of Southern California report median earnings of $61,169, compared with $101,273 for all University of Southern California graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.
More Specific Special Education Concentrations at University of Southern California
The Special Education program at University of Southern California offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teaching for Gifted & Talented | 14 |
Best-Paid Careers for Special Education Graduates
Students who finish Special Education program at University of Southern California pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Special Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | $80,694 |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $79,680 |
| Adapted Physical Education Specialists | $77,976 |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten | $73,597 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $52,627 |
| Special Education Teachers, Elementary School | $50,045 |
| Special Education Teachers, Preschool | $35,173 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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