Special Education and Teaching at Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR · Master's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Arkansas Tech University graduates in special education and teaching earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Arkansas Tech University Compares for Special Education and Teaching
All 280 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 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $104,208 | $94,822 | #1 | $83,983 |
| 2 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $95,677 | $87,060 | #5 | $79,384 |
| 3 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $95,089 | $86,525 | #7 | $74,460 |
| 4 | CUNY City College New York, NY | $94,601 | $90,041 | #2 | $76,836 |
| 5 | Notre Dame de Namur University Belmont, CA | $94,588 | $86,069 | #8 | $78,713 |
| 6 | Pace University New York, NY | $91,867 | $87,438 | #4 | $79,259 |
| 7 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $91,444 | $83,208 | #11 | $77,631 |
| 8 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | $90,918 | $86,535 | #6 | $77,678 |
| 9 | University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $89,791 | $81,704 | #13 | — |
| 10 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $88,978 | $84,689 | #9 | $77,182 |
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| 266 | Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH | $50,568 | $53,964 | #250 | $44,863 |
| 267 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $50,482 | $61,250 | #169 | — |
| 268 | Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH | $50,431 | $53,817 | #252 | $46,116 |
| 269 | Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR | $50,255 | $59,221 | #202 | $46,981 |
| 270 | Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO | $50,060 | $53,675 | #254 | $44,602 |
| 271 | Marshall University Huntington, WV | $49,548 | $58,618 | #208 | $46,511 |
| 272 | Southeastern University Lakeland, FL | $49,395 | $52,575 | #263 | $39,595 |
Other Majors at Arkansas Tech University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $66,101 | $58,791 | #294 of 453 |
| Homeland Security | — | $65,382 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $62,134 | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | $54,368 | $53,747 | #42 of 52 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $51,021 | $41,966 | #279 of 302 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | $49,760 | $48,024 | #80 of 82 |
| Education | $49,039 | — | #209 of 214 |
| Education | $48,047 | $42,347 | #32 of 32 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Arkansas Tech University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,981 one year after graduating and $50,255 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Arkansas Tech University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Arkansas Tech University ranks #269 by median pay four years after graduation, and #202 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Arkansas Tech University worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397).
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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.