Special Education and Teaching at Athens State University
Athens, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Athens State University graduates in special education and teaching earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Athens State University Compares for Special Education and Teaching
All 177 colleges reporting special education and teaching earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manhattan College Riverdale, NY | $83,932 | $79,886 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $74,535 | $70,642 | #2 | $61,474 |
| 3 | State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY | $74,079 | $70,508 | #3 | — |
| 4 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $72,067 | $63,252 | #11 | — |
| 5 | Molloy College Rockville Centre, NY | $71,781 | $68,321 | #4 | — |
| 6 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $66,767 | $58,600 | #28 | — |
| 7 | CUNY Medgar Evers College Brooklyn, NY | $66,377 | $63,177 | #12 | $49,413 |
| 8 | Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA | $64,827 | $65,930 | #7 | $50,698 |
| 9 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $64,780 | $59,584 | #25 | $52,912 |
| 10 | Nevada State University Henderson, NV | $64,201 | $66,633 | #6 | $53,159 |
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| 131 | Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA | $47,646 | $55,154 | #48 | — |
| 132 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $47,592 | $49,188 | #134 | $47,017 |
| 133 | Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL | $47,566 | $46,733 | #151 | $43,955 |
| 134 | Athens State University Athens, AL | $47,550 | $53,973 | #75 | $43,668 |
| 135 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $47,465 | $51,850 | #105 | $44,664 |
| 136 | Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY | $47,243 | $44,966 | #157 | — |
| 137 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $47,241 | $43,017 | #167 | $39,699 |
Other Majors at Athens State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $102,639 | $78,435 | #107 of 459 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,349 | $49,436 | #468 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $63,516 | $46,577 | #646 of 796 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | $63,342 | $63,754 | #24 of 37 |
| Mathematics | — | $57,584 | — |
| Biology | $56,511 | $36,907 | #469 of 841 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $55,507 | $50,903 | #169 of 476 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $52,775 | $44,130 | #182 of 187 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $49,331 | $42,403 | #208 of 345 |
| English Language and Literature | $47,773 | $40,917 | #321 of 576 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $47,683 | — | #555 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,214 | $40,948 | #519 of 680 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $40,502 | $38,006 | #240 of 423 |
| Psychology | $34,242 | $34,324 | #1022 of 1027 |
| Education | — | $31,706 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Athens State University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,668 one year after graduating and $47,550 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Athens State University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 177 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Athens State University ranks #134 by median pay four years after graduation, and #75 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Athens State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($50,499), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,144.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.