Special Education and Teaching at University of Delaware
Newark, DE · Master's Degree · about 34 graduates a year
University of Delaware 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 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Delaware 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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| 175 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $60,899 | $61,916 | #159 | $55,668 |
| 176 | Regent University Virginia Beach, VA | $60,835 | $55,396 | #242 | $53,714 |
| 177 | Westfield State University Westfield, MA | $60,630 | $53,391 | #257 | $56,729 |
| 178 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $60,626 | $60,263 | #183 | $59,316 |
| 179 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $60,549 | $61,561 | #164 | $54,606 |
| 180 | New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas, NM | $60,341 | $69,865 | #55 | $52,709 |
| 181 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $60,341 | $57,432 | #225 | $58,981 |
Other Majors at University of Delaware by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $135,799 | $105,527 | #103 of 861 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $133,949 | $115,726 | #89 of 432 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | $123,993 | — |
| Computer Engineering | — | $95,648 | — |
| Civil Engineering | $85,704 | $67,417 | #77 of 81 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $84,745 | — | #19 of 211 |
| Public Administration | $77,421 | $58,115 | #122 of 243 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $75,858 | $67,619 | #138 of 453 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $73,464 | $64,237 | #54 of 243 |
| Music | $66,502 | $38,417 | #5 of 98 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $64,955 | — | #167 of 322 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $52,059 | — | #22 of 60 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Delaware special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $59,316 one year after graduating and $60,626 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Delaware rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, University of Delaware ranks #178 by median pay four years after graduation, and #183 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at University of Delaware worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,685.
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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.