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Special Education at University of Southern California

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Special Education at University of Southern California
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.

Special Education earnings compared with all majors at University of Southern California

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

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