Education at Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL · Doctoral Degree · about 245 graduates a year
Nova Southeastern University graduates in education earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 175% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Nova Southeastern University Compares for Education
All 36 colleges reporting education 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 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $131,358 | $119,527 | #2 | $122,372 |
| 2 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $130,547 | $118,789 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $125,405 | $110,432 | #6 | $127,194 |
| 4 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $125,390 | $114,097 | #5 | $98,357 |
| 5 | Claremont Graduate University Claremont, CA | $118,397 | $107,734 | #8 | $93,332 |
| 6 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $118,149 | $126,752 | #1 | $82,750 |
| 7 | Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA | $113,252 | $103,052 | #9 | $94,132 |
| 8 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $110,816 | $97,585 | #14 | $72,570 |
| 9 | Lesley University Cambridge, MA | $107,723 | $94,861 | #18 | $105,865 |
| 10 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $105,869 | $96,403 | #16 | $89,993 |
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| 27 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK | $87,356 | $98,080 | #13 | — |
| 28 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $87,043 | $92,888 | #20 | $72,486 |
| 29 | University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $85,991 | $92,200 | #21 | $86,397 |
| 30 | Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL | $81,299 | $86,532 | #29 | $72,724 |
| 31 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $81,030 | $86,246 | #30 | $74,102 |
| 32 | Northcentral University San Diego, CA | $80,493 | $73,243 | #35 | $71,811 |
| 33 | Southwest Baptist University Bolivar, MO | $80,017 | $85,795 | #31 | $75,701 |
Other Majors at Nova Southeastern University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | $156,942 | $110,451 | #4 of 5 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $131,167 | $101,636 | #40 of 45 |
| Medicine | $130,217 | $61,451 | #6 of 28 |
| Optometry | $130,197 | $88,293 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $124,046 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $114,954 | $105,792 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $109,172 | $90,969 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $99,428 | $63,861 | #55 of 93 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $96,694 | $84,181 | #5 of 25 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $80,533 | $73,033 | #118 of 177 |
| Dispute Resolution | $66,910 | $84,585 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $62,583 | $64,191 | #4 of 5 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $55,151 | — | #9 of 9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Nova Southeastern University education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $72,724 one year after graduating and $81,299 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Nova Southeastern University rank for education?
Among 36 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Nova Southeastern University ranks #30 by median pay four years after graduation, and #29 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Nova Southeastern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for education ($87,373), and the median federal debt at graduation is $142,473.
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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.