Special Education and Teaching at Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL · Master's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
Southeastern University graduates in special education and teaching earn 23% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southeastern 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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| 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 |
| 273 | Mississippi College Clinton, MS | $49,246 | $59,751 | #192 | $42,738 |
| 274 | Cambridge College Boston, MA | $48,826 | $42,996 | #280 | $50,666 |
| 275 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $45,142 | $51,114 | #269 | $44,070 |
Other Majors at Southeastern University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $76,932 | $58,693 | #697 of 861 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $65,849 | $58,484 | #299 of 453 |
| Social Work | $61,053 | $48,071 | #171 of 279 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,928 | $48,419 | #271 of 380 |
| Human Services | $51,706 | $38,671 | #22 of 23 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | — | $41,691 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | $37,746 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southeastern University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,595 one year after graduating and $49,395 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southeastern University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Southeastern University ranks #272 by median pay four years after graduation, and #263 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Southeastern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,309.
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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.