Special Education and Teaching at Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT · Bachelor's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
Southern Connecticut State University graduates in special education and teaching earn 20% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southern Connecticut 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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| 21 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $60,958 | $63,267 | #9 | $49,827 |
| 22 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $60,685 | $59,623 | #24 | $51,922 |
| 23 | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg, PA | $60,391 | $61,418 | #19 | $50,327 |
| 24 | Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT | $60,365 | $54,348 | #67 | $50,641 |
| 25 | University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL | $59,429 | $63,255 | #10 | $47,734 |
| 26 | Broward College Fort Lauderdale, FL | $59,330 | $63,149 | #13 | $49,262 |
| 27 | University of Hartford West Hartford, CT | $59,185 | $53,285 | #85 | $48,049 |
Other Special Education and Teaching Credentials at Southern Connecticut State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,018 | $65,840 | $23,120 |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | — | $66,321 | — |
| Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification) | — | $67,322 | — |
Other Majors at Southern Connecticut State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern Connecticut State University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $50,641 one year after graduating and $60,365 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern Connecticut State University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 177 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Southern Connecticut State University ranks #24 by median pay four years after graduation, and #67 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Southern Connecticut State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for special education and teaching ($50,499), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,750.
← All data for Southern Connecticut State University · Methodology
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.
