LMU PLACE Corps Program
Elementary Multiple Subject Credential with M.A. in Transformative Education
 

 Year 1Year 2Beyond
Graduation
  21 units 16 units  
First Year Tuition, Fees, Housing, Activities    ($40,299)   ($31,967)  
Scholarships Applied   $21,325   $12,480  
Estimated Service Pay Net/Gross Salary Applied (Annual)   $43,200   $44,500   $50,000

Estimated Amount Remaining from Net/Gross Service
Pay Salary (Pre-Tax, Annual)

  $23,026   $24,513  

Estimated Pre-Tax Amount Remaining from Service Pay
Net/Gross Salary (Monthly) -
     "stipend" in your pocket!

  $1,985   $2,084  

 

LMU PLACE Corps Program
Secondary Single Subject Credential with M.A. in Transformative Education
 

 Year 1Year 2 Beyond
Graduation
  19 units 16 units  
First Year Tuition, Fees, Housing, Activities   ($37,199)   ($31,967)  
Scholarships Applied   $19,775   $12,480  
Estimated Service Pay Net/Gross Salary (Annual)   $43,200   $44,500   $50,000
Estimated Amount Remaining from Service Pay
Net/Gross Salary (Annual)
  $24,576   $24,513  
Estimated Pre-Tax Amount Remaining from Service Pay
Net/Gross Salary (Monthly) -
       "stipend" in your pocket!
  $2,115   $2,084  

 Please note:

  • All amounts are estimated based on costs in 2023-24, projected forward to 2024-25 and 2025-26 and may vary by individual.
  • Salaries are pre-tax, pre-benefits, and will vary by individual tax and benefit selections (if any) with school site. 

PLACE Housing is provided at large modernized convents and include:

  • a private bedroom
  • private sink within bedroom
  • multiple showers and multiple bathrooms
  • frequently a second bedroom to serve as an office
  • large spacious buildings with multiple spacious living areas (indoor and outdoor)
  • fully equipped kitchens (with dishwashers and multiple refrigerators etc.)
  • full (free of charge) laundry facilities inside
  • High Speed Cable Wi-Fi
  • Cable TV
  • Landline Phone (1 per convent)
  • Secure gated parking
  • Regular free maintenance and upkeep 
  • Less than a block from Local Parish/Regular Mass and Services

Southern California, where the sun shines year round.

 

Beyond Graduation Options:

  • PLACEment schools WANT you to remain as a teacher in a 99% guaranteed post-graduation position.
  • PLACE Alumni network members are also always advertising for position openings at 'their' schools.
  • Salary increases for those who remain teaching in Archdiocese of Los Angeles, includes pay increase for holding a credential and Master's degree, with annual merit increases thereafter.  
  • Post-PLACE Program Housing with utilities included is available at $600-$700/month for PLACErs who remain teaching in a Archdiocesan Catholic School.